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'Last night the weather conditions worsened significantly ... in various parts of the province, claiming at least 23 lives,' Nomusa Dube-Ncube, a KwaZulu-Natal provincial minister said. (Photo: AP I Representational image)

23 killed in South Africa floods, mudslides

Among those killed were a six-month-old baby and a child aged around 10.

23 Apr 2019 7:57 PM

The destination will also target the niche wedding market, for which South African Tourism has seen an upswing in inquiries.

Lost in the wild

South Africa has a lot to offer in off-beat activities like Long Tom Toboggan rides or Fatbike Tours.

10 Feb 2019 7:44 AM

Prithvi Shaw grimaces in pain after injuring his ankle during a warm-up game in Sydney. (Photo: AP)

Composition of India’s playing XI in turmoil

Alas, the four-day fixture which concluded on Saturday did not quite pan out as expected on several counts.

03 Dec 2018 12:56 AM

The mother and the child recovered after the 2017 transplant, though it is not yet known whether the child has the virus that causes AIDS. (Photo: AFP)

HIV-positive mother donates liver to save critically ill child in South Africa

Medication provided to child before transplant may have prevented HIV transmission, though that will only become clear over time.

04 Oct 2018 7:19 PM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

South African lion cubs conceived artificially in world first

The breakthrough came after 18 months of intensive trials.

30 Sep 2018 10:47 AM

‘India keen on 4th Industrial Revolution’

BRICS is a grouping of five major emerging economies

27 Jul 2018 3:21 AM

AIDS drugs show more promise for preventing new infections

Until there’s a vaccine, condoms are the best way to prevent HIV infection.

24 Jul 2018 2:39 PM

Taking to her Instagram, Chiller posted a picture with a caption. (Facebook Screengrab/ @ManushiChhillar)

Here's Manushi Chillar's tribute to Nelson Mandela

Manushi Chillar inaugurated a sanitary pad manufacturing unit in Mvezo, South Africa.

20 Jul 2018 2:10 PM

One head and a number of bloodied body parts and limbs have been recovered from the area, along with three pairs of empty shoes. (Photo: Pixabay)

3 poachers get eaten by lions after breaking into nature reserve to slaughter rhinos

Hunters believed to have been devoured by predators, judging by bloody scene on Sibuya Game Reserve in Eastern Province, South Africa.

06 Jul 2018 2:24 PM

She was found alive in a morgue fridge several hours after the crash in which the victims' car rolled, throwing all three occupants out of the vehicle - killing two of them. (Photo: ANI)

Dead woman wakes up at morgue in South Africa

The woman was found breathing by mortuary technicians several hours after being certified dead by paramedics at site of accident.

05 Jul 2018 4:19 PM

Massive £10 million diamond found in Africa

The stunner was unearthed by mining firm Lucapa in an area that is relatively unexplored.

30 Jun 2018 4:00 PM

ASF, which is not transmitted to humans, can result in “a great number of the deaths of pigs in a short span of time”. (Photo: Pixabay)

African Swine Fever outbreak reported in South Africa

The new blow to South Africa’s pork industry comes as prices tumble after a Listeria outbreak that has killed more than 200 people.

01 Jun 2018 8:14 AM

The giant beast tore the father-of-three's femoral artery with its horn and he died quickly at the scene of the attack. (Photo: Pixabay)

Hunter who killed wild buffalo is gored to death by another member of herd

The trophy hunter had gunned down a buffalo in South Africa when a second beast from the same herd gored him to death,

31 May 2018 12:31 PM

Terrifying moment lion savagely attacks elderly man in an enclosure and drags him across the floor, (Youtube Screengrab/ Daniel Kalemasi)

Watch: Terrifying moment man is attacked by lion in front of screaming onlookers

Owner, Mike Hodge was rushed to hospital with injuries to neck and jaw following shocking incident caught that was caught on camera.

01 May 2018 7:26 PM

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25 Apr 2018 7:03 PM

Often called the "Mother of the Nation" and "Mama Winnie," Madikizela-Mandela fought to keep South Africa's anti-apartheid struggle in the international spotlight while her husband, Nelson Mandela, was imprisoned. (Photo: AP)

Huge crowds turn out for Madikizela-Mandela's final journey

Thousands of mourners packed a 40,000-seat stadium to celebrate the powerful figure who was buried as a national hero.

14 Apr 2018 5:25 PM

Most of Winnie Mandela's 38-year marriage to Nelson was spent apart, leaving her to raise their two daughters alone as she kept his political dream alive. (Photo: AFP)

South Africa lays to rest 'Mama' Winnie Mandela today

A 21-gun salute will be fired and a full honour guard is expected to escort Winnie's remains to her final resting place.

14 Apr 2018 1:46 PM

South Africa detects avian flu in seabirds

This strain of bird flu has not been found to affect people

26 Mar 2018 8:21 PM

Sales hit an all-time record for the 175-year-old company of more than 4 billion Swiss francs (3.45 billion euros, $4.3 billion). (Photo)

Lindt eyes chocolate lovers in emerging markets

This positive trend is being fuelled by consumers' growing demand for quality and growing desire for chocolate with a high cocoa content.

06 Mar 2018 4:04 PM

Rohit Sharma scored his 17th ODI ton on Tuesday.(Photo: AP)

Rohit Sharma ends SA hoodoo

Opener slams hundred as India post 274/7.

14 Feb 2018 1:13 AM

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