A roof collapsed at the construction site of a South African shopping mall killing one person, officials say. About 50 others are feared trapped at the construction site. Rescue teams are working in the dark and are using sniffer dogs to look for survivors beneath the rubble at the site in Tongaat, north of Durban.… Continue reading South Africa mall roof collapse kills one and traps dozens in Tongaat
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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 the group campaigned against apartheid. Two shows are scheduled for Cape Town on January 28 and 29, 2014, with a third in Johannesburg on February 1st. “Don’t miss this once in a lifetime opportunity,” said… Continue reading Bruce Springsteen and E Street Band to perform in South Africa for the first time
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 a Pretoria hospital since June 8 being treated for a recurring lung infection, and his condition became critical on Sunday. “Doctors continue to do their best to ensure his recovery, well-being and comfort,” the latest… Continue reading Nelson Mandela’s health status UPDATE: Former president’s medical condition remains unchanged
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 evening. Thieves have reportedly stolen more than one million rand ($100,000) in takings after a Justin Bieber concert at Johannesburg’s Soccer City stadium. The gang, armed with ropes, hammers and chisels, broke into a strongroom,… Continue reading Justin Bieber concert takings stolen in South Africa
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 Diamonds at its Cullinan mine and is expected to bring large profits. Experts say the blue diamond could be worth more than $10 million, and the find gave a boost to Petra’s share price. Similar… Continue reading Blue diamond unearthed at Cullinan mine in South Africa
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 burgers and sausages in South Africa. The study found that 99 of 139 samples contained species not declared in the product label. It found soya and gluten were not labelled in 28% of products tested,… Continue reading Donkey meat sold as beef in South Africa
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 flooding. The owner was forced to open the crocodile farm’s gates on Sunday to prevent a storm surge, the local Beeld newspaper says. Many of the crocodiles have been recaptured, but more than half are… Continue reading 15,000 crocodiles escape from Rakwena Crocodile Farm in South Africa
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 have sung a specially composed song as part of official celebrations. Nelson Mandela will spend the day quietly with his family in his village home of Qunu in the Eastern Cape, near where he was… Continue reading South Africa celebrates Nelson Mandela’s 94th birthday
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 man poured black paint over the art work displayed at Goodman Gallery in Johannesburg. It comes as the governing ANC was asking the High Court to force the Goodman Gallery to remove the painting. The… Continue reading Jacob Zuma controversial painting vandalized in Johannesburg art gallery