South African cities scramble to keep the lights on
South Africans spend up to 10 hours daily without power.
Tue Feb 21 2023
S. African journalist, 90, delivers news in the desert
Francois Hugo sets off every Thursday to deliver newspapers in the South African desert.
Mon Jan 09 2023
Cape Town hospital uses robot at forefront of surgery in Africa
The da Vinci Xi robot assisted in removing a cancerous rectal tumour from a female patient.
Fri Jul 22 2022
New blaze at South Africa's parliament brought under control - Officials
The elite Hawks police said on Monday the suspect was believed to have gained entry to the parliament through an office window.
Tue Jan 04 2022
Fire erupts at South African parliament building in Cape Town
The roof area had caught alight and the National Assembly building was on fire too.
Sun Jan 02 2022
South Africa's anti-apartheid veteran Tutu to be laid to rest in state funeral
President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to deliver the main eulogy for Tutu.
Sat Jan 01 2022
Legendary novelist Wilbur Smith dies aged 88
Smith's novels have gripped readers for over half a century, selling over 140 million copies worldwide in more than thirty languages.
Sun Nov 14 2021
Men with COVID-19 three times more likely to need intensive care - Study
Sex is an under reported variable in many studies and this is a reminder that it is an important factor to consider in research.
Thu Dec 10 2020
Service held to mark 2nd death anniversary of Nelson Mandela
The inter-faith service attended by Emeritus Archbishop Desmond Tutu and members of the public was held at St. George's Cathedral in Cape Town.
Mon Dec 07 2015
Wildfires rage through top South African tourist haven
Five houses and an upmarket hotel were destroyed and dozens of people evacuated from their homes as wildfires raged through Cape Town's scenic southern peninsula, firefighters said Monday.
Wed Mar 04 2015
Dozens killed in South Africa bus crash
A bus collision in South Africa late Monday killed 29 people and severely injured 11 others, on a road notorious for deadly accidents.
Tue Nov 12 2013
Double-decker bus crash kills 24 in South Africa
24 people were killed in South Africa after a double-decker bus carrying a church group crashed in a mountainous pass near Cape Town.
Fri Mar 15 2013
Facebook has positive effect on mental health
Authors of a recently published study say that the social media site actually has a positive effect on psychological well-being.
Sat Feb 23 2013
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024