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They presented themselves as individual brokers competing for your investment. In reality, they shared the same employees, used identical spreadsheets, and had the same goal: to quickly part you from your money

Authorities have verified that ten individuals were fatally shot at Saulsville Hostel in Atteridgeville, located to the west of Pretoria, while over ten others sustained injuries and were transported to hospital

Rachel Kyte has amassed more than 150,000 miles in air travel over a year, attending events like COP30, Africa Energy Indaba Week in South Africa, and the Clean Cooking Dialogue in Riyadh, amounting to an expenditure exceeding £100,000

Protests are anticipated from those opposing capitalism, environmental activists, advocates for women's rights, and groups against migration, several of whom are drawing attention to South Africa's internal challenges with destitution and disparity

The Trump administration plans to limit the number of refugees allowed entry into the United States next year to a mere 7,500, with the majority of these places being given to white South Africans

Asher Watkins, aged 52, was tracking the buffalo on a reserve in South Africa when his target suddenly emerged from the bush, striking him at 35mph and causing his death almost instantly

Scientists are making rhino horns radioactive in a scheme to combat poachers.

Police report they received close to 100 calls within a few days from women identifying the two suspects involved in Olorato Mongale’s murder.

The South African defense company Paramount Group has collaborated with an anti-corruption investigation into claims that companies in the UAE illegally obtained military technology developed in South Africa.

An "unsecured" penguin in a cardboard box caused a helicopter to crash in South Africa after the pilot lost control, a report has found.

An Impala Mark 1 plane crashed during the West Coast Air Show in South Africa. Experienced pilot James O’Connell died, an investigation is underway.

South African scientists are at the extremely remote Sanae IV base in Antarctica, and a team member has issued a plea for rescue, claiming they fear for their safety.

The charismatic father of the nation led the struggle for independence from South Africa and served as the country’s first president for 15 years.

South African authorities have recovered R475,000 from Chinese “click a button” app Ponzi scammers (~$25,640 USD).

Israeli foreign minister says move was prompted by Irish government’s ‘extreme anti-Israeli policies’

Following a damning report by the South African Office of the Public Protector, authorities have reassigned two officials and issued them final written warnings for taking six months to report the escape of a convicted murderer and rapist from prison.

45 years ago to the day, an American satellite spotted something unusual in the Indian Ocean.

Investigators in South Africa are finalising a second report on the multinational holding company Steinhoff, which was embroiled in an accounting scandal that led to criminal charges against former executive Markus Jooste and ultimately resulted in the company’s liquidation.

South African investigators arrested two Cameroonian nationals for allegedly manufacturing fake South African rand and U.S. dollars. Officials say the two may be part of a larger operation, as money counterfeiting is on the rise.

The Police Minister of the South African Republic has said that poor economic conditions in the country have led to a “wave of extortions” but that police are “hard at work” and will introduce new measures to combat crime.

The 2024 African Youth Survey shows that 80% of young people in Africa see corruption as an obstacle to progress, pushing three-in-five to consider emigration to the Global North, according to a survey conducted by a non-government organization.

Amid growing calls for her removal, South Africa’s Justice and Constitutional Development Minister, Thembi Simelane, faces scrutiny over a controversial VBS Mutual Bank “loan” and alleged kickbacks.

A 40-year-old Zambian national, who was apprehended on Sunday after landing at South Africa’s OR Tambo International Airport, has been identified as a key player in a transnational organized crime syndicate involved in kidnapping, ransom, and crystal meth distribution in the country.

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