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
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024