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At least 12 people were killed and 45 injured after a bus overturned on a highway in the South African city of Johannesburg, according to reports. Emergency crews were trying to lift the bus back onto its wheels to see if any more victims were trapped underneath it, said William …

Cape Town International Airport has been recognized as the top airport in Africa, according to a recent survey by Skytrax, a leading consumer ratings organization. This accolade reflects the airport’s dedication to providing excellent customer service and efficient operations. While celebrating this regional success, Cape Town International Airport has experienced …

South African footballer Luke Fleurs has been shot while waiting to be attended to at a petrol station in the Honeydew suburb in Johannesburg, according to reports. “Luke Fleurs tragically lost his life during a hijacking incident in Johannesburg. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at …

70 people, including children, died in a fire in a five-storey building in central Johannesburg, South Africa, according to reports. Another 52 were injured, some suffering from smoke inhalation, and were taken for treatment at local hospitals, Emergency Management Services spokesman, Robert Mulaudzi, said. “We have now 73 fatalities and …

A man has lost his life in an explosion that injured no fewer than 48 persons in Johannesburg, South Africa, according to reports. “The company that supplies gas to that part of the city said it did not believe its underground pipelines were responsible for the explosion,” reports said. “The …

On the occasion of Africa Day, celebrated every May 25, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered a shock speech at the “Cradle of Humanity” square on the outskirts of Johannesburg. For Cyril Ramaphosa, it’s not a time for festivities, but rather a time for reflection on how to extricate the …

South African police have fired rubber bullets and stun grenades to disperse students at the University of Witwatersrand, who are demanding changes to registration and financial aid policies. One person was killed, but it’s unclear if it was a student or passer-by. The students, in Johannesburg, have been protesting since …

At a court in Johannesburg, the boyfriend of a South African woman, whose murder galvanised protests against violence against women in the country, has been charged with her murder. The body of Tshegofatso Pule a young woman of 28-years-old was found hanging from a tree last June, with multiple stab …

A man has been sentenced to 20 years in jail for the brutal murder of a pregnant woman whose death galvanised protests in South Africa and prompted a speech by the president. The body of 28-year-old Tshegofatso Pule was found hanging from a tree last June, with multiple stab wounds. …