south africa

South Africa mall roof collapse kills one and traps dozens in Tongaat

A roof collapsed at the construction site of a South African shopping mall killing one person, officials say. About 50…

11 years ago

Bruce Springsteen and E Street Band to perform in South Africa for the first time

Bruce Springsteen and his E Street Band will perform in South Africa for the first time, almost three decades after…

11 years ago

Nelson Mandela’s health status UPDATE: Former president’s medical condition remains unchanged

Former President Nelson Mandela's medical condition remains unchanged, the South African government has announced. Nelson Mandela, 94, has been in…

12 years ago

Justin Bieber concert takings stolen in South Africa

Justin Bieber was the victim of a sophisticated Ocean's Eleven style cash heist while performing in South Africa on Sunday…

12 years ago

Blue diamond unearthed at Cullinan mine in South Africa

A rare blue diamond has been unearthed at Cullinan mine in South Africa. The 25.5-carat stone was recovered by Petra…

12 years ago

Donkey meat sold as beef in South Africa

A study published by South Africa’s Stellenbosch University found that donkey, water buffalo and goat meat have been sold as…

12 years ago

15,000 crocodiles escape from Rakwena Crocodile Farm in South Africa

About 15,000 crocodiles have reportedly escaped from the Rakwena Crocodile Farm in South Africa's far north amid heavy rains and…

12 years ago

South Africa celebrates Nelson Mandela’s 94th birthday

Former South Africa’s President Nelson Mandela is celebrating 94th birthday on Wednesday and some 12 million schoolchildren across the country…

12 years ago

Jacob Zuma controversial painting vandalized in Johannesburg art gallery

A controversial painting showing South Africa's President Jacob Zuma has been vandalized in a Johannesburg art gallery. It appears a…

13 years ago