South Africa News

• South Africa seeks ICC exemption from Putin arrest to avoid war with Russia

  The Kremlin has yet to say publicly if the Russian president intends to go to the summit, and Ramaphosa said no final decision had been taken.

  World

  Jul 18, 2023
  
• At least 20 people found dead in South African club, probe on

  It is unclear what led to the deaths of the young people, who were reportedly attending a party to celebrate the end of winter school exams.

  World

  Jun 26, 2022
  
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• Fire reignites at South African parliament a day after blaze damaged building’s roof

  An initial fire on Sunday caused the roof of the New Wing housing the assembly's lower chamber to collapse, while the roof of the Old Wing partially collapsed.

  World

  Jan 4, 2022
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• Man faces arson charge over blaze at South African parliament building

  The fire broke out early on Sunday at the South African parliamentary complex, some of which dates back to 1884 and includes the National Assembly, or lower House of Parliament.

  World

  Jan 3, 2022
• ‘Sad day for democracy’: Major fire engulfs South African Parliament building

  The fire started on the third floor of an old building that houses offices and spread to the National Assembly building, where South Africa's Parliament now sits.

  Politics

  Jan 2, 2022
• Desmond Tutu, South Africa’s anti-apartheid activist, dies at 90

  The Nobel Peace Prize winner worked tirelessly, though non-violently, for the downfall of South Africa's brutal regime of oppression against the Black majority.

  Politics

  Dec 26, 2021
• South African baby survives fire after mother throws her from burning building

  A 2-year-old girl survived unharmed after her mother threw her to safety as they escaped a burning high-rise building in the South African city of Durban during protests.

  World

  Jul 14, 2021
• More than 70 dead in South Africa as country falls into further unrest

  The turmoil in South Africa has also complicated efforts to manage the country's third wave of COVID-19 and forced the closure of a refinery.

  World

  Jul 14, 2021
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• Dozens dead as riots break out in South Africa after jailing of former president

  Soldiers in South Africa are trying to contain widespread unrest in the country following the arrest of former president Jacob Zuma and other issues.

  World

  Jul 13, 2021