South Africa in 2025: 8 key factors that will shape the future and test the government
Poor governance and incompetence plague South Africa’s public administration, particularly at the local level.
South African miner on 6-month ordeal underground and illicit gold industry
The tragedy at the abandoned gold mine near the town of Stilfontein began to unfold in August, when police cut off food ...
Iconic Wine Producer's Journey From Working At Lafite To South African Wine Greatness
An iconic South African wine producer, known for social justice as well as amazing wines, had a rare encounter with one of ...
South Africa criticized for ‘horrific’ mining crackdown after 78 bodies pulled from underground
The clampdown on illegal mining cut off food and water to hundreds of miners underground. At least 78 bodies were pulled from ...
South African miner describes horrors for those who spent months underground
Dozens of men sat and lay together in small caves, some so shallow they couldn’t stand up. The air was wet and stuffy, and ...
Old Video Shows South African Firefighters Arriving in Canada To Fight Wildfires in Alberta, Not LA
Canada's 2023 wildfire season was the worst in the country's history, with South Africa being one of several countries to ...
Dozens of Dead Pulled From Illegal South African Gold Mine After Standoff With Authorities
The prospectors were trapped underground for months as police, on orders from South Africa’s government, attempted to starve ...
South African police end mine rescue operation with at least 78 dead and 246 survivors
Rescuers and volunteers have pulled at least 78 dead miners and more than 160 survivors from an abandoned South African gold ...
Death toll from South African mine siege rises to 78, rescued now at 166
South African rescuers have so far pulled 78 bodies and rescued 166 people from the Stilfontein gold mine over three days of ...
South Africa Reaches Huge Milestone In Formula 1 Entry Bid
South Africa is making significant progress in its journey to host a Formula 1 Grand Prix by 2026, by inviting potential host ...
Carmakers Ask ArcelorMittal to Delay South Africa Closures
Carmakers in South Africa are imploring the local unit of ArcelorMittal SA and the country’s trade minister to work together ...
South African rand firms ahead of Trump inauguration
South Africa's rand strengthened in cautious trade on Friday, as investor focus shifted towards U.S. President-elect Donald ...