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South Africa court weighs feud over the body of Zambia’s former President Lungu

The family of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu is appealing a court ruling to have his remains buried in South Africa.

 

South African government and Afrikaners reject US claim of a humanitarian emergency for white people

South Africa’s government and Afrikaner advocacy groups reject the notion of a humanitarian emergency affecting white people in the country.

 

How South African scientists identified hantavirus on a cruise ship thousands of miles away

South African infectious disease expert Lucille Blumberg was part of a team that identified a hantavirus outbreak on a Dutch cruise ship.

 

Hundreds march in Johannesburg against illegal migration as shops shut over looting fears

Hundreds of South Africans have protested in Johannesburg against illegal migration. Demonstrations have been held across the country, including Pretoria, with anti-migration groups demanding stricter immigration enforcement.

 

A son of late Zimbabwe leader Mugabe is ordered deported from South Africa

A magistrate has ordered the deportation of Bellarmine Mugabe, son of the late Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, from South Africa.

 

Why a bitter political feud has left a former Zambian president unburied 10 months after his death

The body of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu still hasn’t been buried because of a feud over his funeral and nearly a year after he died in South Africa.

 

A court orders Zambian government to return ex-president’s body to a funeral home in bizarre dispute

A dispute over the remains of Zambia’s former President Edgar Lungu continues as a court orders his body returned to his family.

 

French ambassador calls for South Africa to be at G20 after Trump bars country

French Ambassador to South Africa David Martinon says South African officials should be allowed to attend meetings of the Group of 20 in the United States this year after they were barred by U.S.

 

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US investment in a South African rare earths project is part of the focus on countering China

A U.S.-backed project in South Africa aims to extract rare earth minerals from industrial waste as part of a Trump administration priority to reduce reliance on China.

 

A son of ex-Zimbabwe President Mugabe enters a plea deal to avoid attempted murder charge

Robert Mugabe’s youngest son has pleaded guilty to firearm-related charges and illegal entry in South Africa.

 

Activist Kemi Seba arrested in South Africa, faces extradition to Benin

Pan-African and pro-Russian activist Kemi Seba has been arrested in South Africa. Police say they are initiating the extradition process to Benin, where Seba is wanted for alleged incitement to rebellion following an attempted coup last year.

 

‘Wow!’ The eye surgery marathon that restored sight for some South Africans

Gladys Khoza has regained her sight after a cataract surgery marathon in South Africa. She is one of 133 people who had free surgeries last month.

 

South Africa’s top police officer faces charges in a widening corruption scandal

South Africa’s top police officer has been served with a warrant and is facing charges in relation to a widening corruption scandal that saw 12 other senior officers arrested by anti-graft investigators.

 

Notorious apartheid police commander ‘Prime Evil’ testifies at South African hearing on killings

One of South Africa’s most notorious apartheid police commanders has testified at a new inquiry into the 1985 killing of four anti-apartheid activists in South Africa.

 

Eswatini receives third batch of migrants deported by the US

A group of four migrants deported from the United States have arrived in the African nation of Eswatini, under a third-country program that rights groups protest.

 

South Africa summons new US ambassador over criticism as rift deepens

South Africa says the new U.S. ambassador has been summoned to explain his criticism of the country’s policies.

 

South Africa deploys soldiers to the streets to tackle organized and violent crime

South Africa has deployed troops to the streets of the country’s biggest city to help police fight gang violence and illegal mining.

 

Women in high-crime South Africa turn to guns and martial arts for self-defense

Women in South Africa are turning to guns and martial arts for self-defense in a country where rates of gender-based violence are extremely high.

 

Death toll in South African building collapse rises to 9 as city plans demolition

The death toll from a building collapse in the South African city of Johannesburg has risen to nine, as the city says it plans to demolish the structure because it was erected illegally.

 

South Africa probes sanitary products suppliers after study flags health risks

South Africa’s consumer watchdog is investigating nine sanitary pad suppliers after an academic study flagged hormone-disrupting chemicals in some products.

 

Soldiers on the streets. What’s behind South Africa’s plan to deploy the army in high-crime areas

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says he will deploy the army to high crime areas to help police in a country that has some of the highest violent crime rates in the world.

 

South African diamond mining company says 5 trapped miners presumed dead and files for liquidation

A South African diamond mine is being shut down after a mudslide trapped five miners underground and the company says they are presumed dead.

 

South Africa will deploy troops to fight illegal mining and gang violence, president says

President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa is sending troops into communities to help police fight illegal mining and gang violence.

 

11 dead in South Africa minibus and truck collision days after similar crash killed 14 children

A crash involving a minibus taxi and a truck has killed at least 11 people in South Africa. A local government official and emergency services reported the incident Thursday.

 

Death toll in South Africa school bus crash rises to 14 as the driver is charged with murder

Authorities in South Africa say that two teenagers have died from injuries sustained in a school bus crash in the country’s Gauteng province, raising the death toll to 14.

 

More than 100 dead in torrential rains and floods across southern Africa

Authorities say torrential rains and flooding have killed more than 100 people in South Africa, Mozambique and Zimbabwe in recent weeks and are warning that more severe weather is expected across the southern African region.

 

Floods force evacuations from South Africa’s Kruger National Park and leave 19 dead in other regions

Flooding caused by weeks of torrential rains in northern South Africa has forced the famed Kruger National Park to suspend visits and evacuate some guests and staff members.

 

South African police continue arrests after mass shooting at a pub

Police in South Africa say they have arrested 11 people and are seeking a potential connection to Sunday’s shooting at a pub that killed 10 people.

 

Death toll in South Africa’s latest pub shooting rises to 10

The death toll from the latest mass shooting at a South African pub has risen to 10. Authorities said Tuesday they have identified two potential suspects.

 

US signs new health deals with 9 African countries that mirror Trump’s priorities

The U.S. government has signed health deals with at least nine African countries. These new deals reflect the Trump administration’s priorities and its focus on mutual benefits.

 

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