South Africa

South Africa September 30

Death toll rises to 18 in South Africa mass shootings, police say

The death toll from mass shootings at two houses on the same street in a South African village over the weekend has risen to 18, according to officials.

South Africa September 23

Missing North Carolina student Brook Cheuvront, 20, found dead in South Africa

Brook Cheuvront, a 20-year-old American student who vanished during a hike in Cape Town, South Africa, has been found dead, officials say.

South Africa July 26

95 Libyan nationals arrested in South Africa at suspected secret military training camp

95 Libyan nationals have been arrested by South African police at a suspected secret military training camp; the illegal base was discovered at a farm northeast of Johannesburg.

FOOD July 13

Giant Gatsby sub, nearly 10 feet long, made for 'greatness' at South African bar

A giant Gatsby sub measuring 9.8 feet long was created at a bar in South Africa with the goal of breaking the country's record. The sandwich tipped the scales at 145 pounds.

South Africa July 12

South Africa travel guide: Spend your trip with wildlife on unforgettable safaris, magnificent hikes and more

If you're planning a trip to South Africa, going on a safari, exploring Cape Town and hiking Table Mountain are just some of the many things you can do on your vacation.

South Africa July 9

Elephants kill tourist in South Africa after he tried to get close to take pictures

A Spanish tourist who tried to get close to elephants at Pilanesberg National Park in South Africa ended up being "trampled to death," officials say.

Olympics July 5

Police in South Africa find body of missing Olympian, world champion Jacques Freitag

The body of former Olympian and high jump world champion Jacques Freitag was found in field with multiple gunshot wounds weeks after he was reported missing. He was 42.

South Africa July 1

South African parties finalize Cabinet positions, solidifying new coalition government

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a new Cabinet following a coalition agreement involving his African National Congress and nine other parties.

South Africa June 19

Ramaphosa sworn in for second term as South African president

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has been sworn in for a second term, during which he will helm the country's first-ever coalition government.

Spain June 6

Spain seeks to join South Africa’s case at top UN court accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza

Spain has become the first European country to request permission from the United Nations court to join South Africa's case against Israel, accusing it of genocide in Gaza.