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South Africa Remains Focused on Ongoing Political Developments

South Africa’s unemployment rate climbs, over 8 million jobless

South Africa’s unemployment rate rose by 0.6 percentage points, from 32.9% in Q1 2024 to ...

  • 9 April 2023
  • South Africa
Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways Acquires 25% Stake in South African Carrier Airlink

Qatar Airways has purchased a 25% stake in the privately owned South African airline Airlink, ...

  • 29 March 2023
  • South Africa
South African restaurant crafts a nearly 10-foot Gatsby sub

South African restaurant crafts a nearly 10-foot Gatsby sub

A South African restaurant recently made headlines by serving a massive 3-meter-long (9.8 feet) sandwich, ...

  • 18 March 2023
  • South Africa
Mass Shootings in Rural South Africa Claim 17 Lives, Including 15 Women South African police are conducting a search for the suspects, with national police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe stating, "A manhunt has been launched to apprehend those behind these heinous killings." The motive behind the shootings is still unknown, though local media reported that the victims had been attending a family gathering at the time. Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, speaking at a press briefing, announced that a team of detectives and forensic experts has been deployed to investigate. Mchunu stressed, "We have full faith and confidence in the team. Either they hand themselves over, or we will fetch them ourselves." South Africa has been grappling with increasing gun violence in recent years. According to police statistics, the country of 62 million recorded over 12,700 homicides in the first half of 2023, with firearms being the leading cause of death. Mass shootings have become more frequent, often targeting people in their homes. In April 2023, ten members of the same family were killed in a mass shooting in KwaZulu-Natal province, highlighting the growing problem of gun violence in the country. Although South Africa has strict firearm laws, the availability of illegal and unregistered guns has contributed significantly to the rise in shootings. The authorities continue to face challenges in addressing the issue of illegal firearms, which pose a serious threat to public safety.

Mass Shootings in Rural South Africa Claim 17 Lives, Including 15 Women

Seventeen people, including 15 women, were killed in two mass shootings in Lusikisiki, a rural ...

  • 9 March 2023
  • South Africa
Charges Dropped Against 95 Libyan Nationals in South Africa

Charges Dropped Against 95 Libyan Nationals in South Africa

South African prosecutors have withdrawn charges against 95 Libyan nationals who were arrested last month ...

  • 24 February 2023
  • South Africa
State of Emergency

South Africa Declares State of Emergency Due to Energy Crisis

President Cyril Ramaphosa declares a state of emergency in South Africa as Eskom implements severe ...
  • 10 December 2022
  • Africa

Best Non Resident Bank Account in South Africa

Opening a Non Resident Bank Account in South Africa is crucial for many foreign nationals ...

  • 11 September 2022
  • South Africa
HIV Transmission

HIV Transmission from Mother to Baby Remains a Concern in South Africa’s Richest Area, Despite Free Prevention Services

In South Africa, one of the wealthiest areas is facing a serious issue: the transmission ...

  • 9 August 2022
  • South Africa
Social media comes under scrutiny in South African elections

Social media comes under scrutiny in South African elections

As South Africa prepares for its elections on May 29, tech companies are facing scrutiny ...

  • 9 June 2022
  • South Africa

South Africa: Devastating Floods Hit KwaZulu-Natal

KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa faces severe floods on June 4, 2022, causing widespread damage and ...
  • 4 June 2022
  • Africa
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