Today: September 15, 2024
Today: September 15, 2024

South Africa

Africa|Health|Science

Experts say a twice-yearly injection that offers 100% protection against HIV is 'stunning'

A study shows that a twice-yearly shot was 100% effective in preventing new HIV infections in women in Africa

Experts say a twice-yearly injection that offers 100% protection against HIV is 'stunning'
Africa|Business

Shein to open pop-up store in South Africa to woo more shoppers

Fast-fashion giant Shein, known for its $5 tops and $10 dresses, will open a pop-up store in Johannesburg, South Africa in August as the online retailer aims to expand its

Shein to open pop-up store in South Africa to woo more shoppers
Africa|Economy|Environment|News

South Africa's climate action too slow to meet its bold pledges, says report

South Africa, the world's 14th biggest carbon emitter, has made strong commitments to climate action but is moving too slowly to wean itself off coal and roll out

South Africa's climate action too slow to meet its bold pledges, says report
Business|Finance|Technology

Sibanye Stillwater delays releasing results after cyberattack

Sibanye Stillwater will release half-year financial results on Sept. 12, two weeks later than scheduled, after a cyberattack on its IT system caused limited disruption to its global

Sibanye Stillwater delays releasing results after cyberattack
Americas|Australia|Sports

Olympics-Rugby Sevens-South Africa shock NZ; France, Fiji and Australia advance

South Africa shocked New Zealand 14-7 on Thursday to earn an Olympic rugby sevens semi-final against France, while double-defending champions Fiji edged Ireland and

Olympics-Rugby Sevens-South Africa shock NZ; France, Fiji and Australia advance
Africa|Election|Political

South Africa's DA party takes ANC to court in sign of friction between new coalition partners

South Africa’s Democratic Alliance is taking the African National Congress, the party it co-governs the country with, to court over a preelection speech given by President Cyril Ramaphosa

South Africa's DA party takes ANC to court in sign of friction between new coalition partners
Africa|News|Political

South Africa appoints a woman as chief justice for the first time

South Africa has appointed its first female chief justice

South Africa appoints a woman as chief justice for the first time
Africa|Crime|News

95 Libyan nationals arrested in South Africa at suspected secret military training camp

South African police say they have arrested 95 Libyan nationals on suspicion of receiving training at a secret military camp in the north of the country

95 Libyan nationals arrested in South Africa at suspected secret military training camp
News|Sports|World

Barry Steenkamp, the father of the woman Oscar Pistorius fatally shot, has died at age 80

Barry Steenkamp, the father of Reeva Steenkamp, the woman who was fatally shot by Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius, has died

Barry Steenkamp, the father of the woman Oscar Pistorius fatally shot, has died at age 80
News|Sports|World

Oscar Pistorius is eligible for parole after serving half of his murder sentence, new documents say

New court documents show Oscar Pistorius was eligible for parole in March under South African law

Oscar Pistorius is eligible for parole after serving half of his murder sentence, new documents say
News|Political|World

3 South Africa navy personnel die after swept off a submarine deck. 4 soldiers killed in road crash

Three South African navy personnel have died and a senior officer is in critical condition after seven crew members of a submarine were swept off its deck and out to sea by big waves

3 South Africa navy personnel die after swept off a submarine deck. 4 soldiers killed in road crash
Health|News|World

Mandela's granddaughter Zoleka dies at 43. Her life was full of tragedy but she embraced his legacy

Nelson Mandela's granddaughter Zoleka has died at age 43

Mandela's granddaughter Zoleka dies at 43. Her life was full of tragedy but she embraced his legacy
Business|Environment|News|World

South African mining employs many and may only have decades left, report warns

South Africa’s overall mining profits slipped by more than $5 billion in the last financial year

South African mining employs many and may only have decades left, report warns
Business|News|Political|World

South African authorities target coal-smuggling gang they say contributed to a power crisis

South African authorities say they have conducted raids across five provinces to break up a coal-smuggling syndicate blamed for stealing more than $26 million in coal, degrading state-owned power plants and contributing to an electricity crisis

South African authorities target coal-smuggling gang they say contributed to a power crisis
Business

Amazon to launch online shopping service in South Africa in 2024

U.S. ecommerce firm Amazon said on Tuesday it would launch its online shopping service in South Africa in 2024, entering a market dominated by Naspers' TakeAlot.

Amazon to launch online shopping service in South Africa in 2024
Sports

The Rugby World Cup final will be supercharged by one of sport's greatest rivalries

New Zealand and South Africa will contest Saturday’s Rugby World Cup final and bring one of sport’s most intense rivalries to the ultimate stage for the first time in nearly 30 years

The Rugby World Cup final will be supercharged by one of sport's greatest rivalries
Business|News|World

Hundreds of miners leave South Africa gold mine after being underground for 3 days in union dispute

Hundreds of miners who spent three days underground because of a union dispute have left a gold mine in South Africa

Hundreds of miners leave South Africa gold mine after being underground for 3 days in union dispute
News|Political|World

South Africa begins an inquiry into a building fire that killed 76 people in Johannesburg in August

An inquiry has opened into an apartment building fire that killed at least 76 people in South Africa in August and laid bare the deep problems of poverty and neglect in parts of Africa’s richest city

South Africa begins an inquiry into a building fire that killed 76 people in Johannesburg in August
World

Factbox-The U.S. African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA)

South Africa will host the annual African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Forum in Johannesburg from Nov 2-4 to discuss the United States' flagship trade programme for

Factbox-The U.S. African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA)
Business|Entertainment

Charlize Theron encourages people to find ways to help through philanthropy at Town & Country summit

Charlize Theron remembers the moment her role in philanthropy clicked into place

Charlize Theron encourages people to find ways to help through philanthropy at Town & Country summit
Education|News|Political|World

Long walk to school: 30 years into freedom, many kids in South Africa still walk miles to class

Thousands of children in South Africa's poorest and most remote rural communities still face a miles-long walk to school, nearly 30 years after the country ushered in democratic change

Long walk to school: 30 years into freedom, many kids in South Africa still walk miles to class
Business|Environment|News|Science|World

A curious South African sea snail is a prized dish in Asia. That has meant a trail of destruction

South African abalone, a curious fist-sized sea snail, is a highly prized morsel in East Asia and the unwitting instigator of 30 years of trouble for fishing communities along Africa’s southern coast

A curious South African sea snail is a prized dish in Asia. That has meant a trail of destruction
News|Sports|World

Oscar Pistorius will have another chance at parole on Friday after nearly a decade in prison

Oscar Pistorius will have a second chance at parole at a hearing on Friday after he was wrongly ruled ineligible for early release from prison in March

Oscar Pistorius will have another chance at parole on Friday after nearly a decade in prison
News|Political|World

South African lawmakers vote in favor of closing Israel's embassy and cutting diplomatic ties

A majority of South African lawmakers have voted in favor of a motion calling for the closure of the Israeli embassy and the cutting of diplomatic ties until Israel agrees to a cease-fire in Gaza

South African lawmakers vote in favor of closing Israel's embassy and cutting diplomatic ties
Business|Health|News|World

South African company to start making vaginal rings that protect against HIV

A South African company will make vaginal rings that protect against HIV, which AIDS experts say should eventually make them cheaper and more readily available

South African company to start making vaginal rings that protect against HIV

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