Ethiopia’s federal army announced the capture of a pivotal city in Tigray, while South Africa confronts twin mass shootings leaving at least 28 dead and Uganda sees human rights activist Praise Aloikin Opoloje appear in court after mysterious disappearance. The simultaneous crises underscore deepening instability across East Africa and ripple effects on regional diplomacy.
South African police discovered the twelfth female body on September 15, 2026, in KwaThema, Springs, raising the death toll from gender‑based killings to eleven. Authorities are probing a possible serial killer but no arrests have been made yet.
A wave of extreme violence has swept across South Africa for six days, claimed by 38 lives. The latest and bloodiest episode erupted in Lwandle, where armed men launched a coordinated attack on a bar, killing 17 and leaving 11 wounded, underscoring alarming precision and organization.
An armed group of eight gunmen unleashed AK-47 fire inside a South African bar on 12 June 2025, killing 16 people and wounding 11, marking the third massive shooting within six days and intensifying fears over rising gun violence.
A new armed attack in the township of Lwandle left 17 people dead, pushing South Africa’s tally of victims to 38 within just six days. This surge in coordinated gun attacks exposes a fragile grip on security, forcing the government to confront a rapidly escalating wave of violent crime that no longer appears isolated but is spreading across the nation’s urban margins.
Violent assaults in Welverton (Wedela) and Laphane (Lwandle) claimed 27 lives and injured 25 over the weekend as rival gangs fought to control illegal mining areas.
A wave of terror struck South Africa on 2025-09-22 as two separate armed attacks claimed the lives of 27 people within hours, shaking communities in Johannesburg's township and Cape Town's business district while authorities scramble for answers.
A shocking wave of violence has gripped South Africa after three armed assailants stormed a residence during a social gathering, opening fire on the guests. This brutal attack, which took place in an underprivileged neighborhood, has left at least 11 people dead, sparking urgent conversations about security and crime in the country's most vulnerable sectors.
The African continent is facing a critical period marked by extreme violence and political instability. From a devastating massacre in South Africa to the strategic seizure of the Tigray airport by rebel forces in Ethiopia, these events highlight the fragility of regional security in key southern and eastern hubs, posing significant challenges to humanitarian aid and diplomatic peace.
South Africa is facing a harrowing escalation of gender-based violence following the discovery of nine women murdered since July in the Ekurhuleni district. With striking similarities in the crime scenes and the frequency of the attacks, authorities fear a serial killer is on the loose, while the nation struggles with a femicide rate that drastically exceeds the global average.
Massive protests are sweeping through the streets of South Africa following the tragic discovery of nine femicides over the last two months. The chilling similarities found in the victims' bodies have sparked nationwide alarm, leading authorities and the public to suspect the presence of a serial killer, further intensifying the country's struggle against gender-based violence.
In a stunning effort to balance urban safety with animal welfare, the city of Cape Town, South Africa, is proposing a permanent sanctuary for about 60 baboons. While authorities present this as a humane alternative to mass culling, the plan has sparked a passionate debate among environmentalists about freedom versus survival in the wild.
In a significant shift in international diplomacy, the United States government has announced stringent visa restrictions for South African citizens. The move comes as the Trump administration raises alarms over alleged discrimination against the white minority and the implementation of land expropriation laws, sparking a tense standoff between Washington and Pretoria.
A wave of horror has gripped Johannesburg following the discovery of seven women's bodies near the OR Tambo International Airport. As authorities examine the possibility of a serial killer, South African society is demanding urgent justice amidst a feminicide crisis that the government has declared a national priority.
Since a landmark executive order in February 2025, the United States has opened its doors to thousands of Afrikaners from South Africa. However, this hopeful new beginning comes with strict caveats, as the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) begins implementing rigorous security filters that could leave many hopeful migrants behind.
Amidst soaring unemployment and economic instability, the youth of South Africa and Nigeria are finding solace in the 1990s. This phenomenon, known as anemoia—nostalgia for a time one has never experienced—highlights a hopeful search for stability and identity in a challenging modern world.
A U.S. satellite has captured an unusual flash of light off the coast of South Africa, sparking global intrigue and speculation regarding a possible covert atmospheric nuclear test. Authorities are now racing to determine the origin of this phenomenon, which could have significant geopolitical implications in an already tense global climate.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is facing an impeachment process after a scandal that dates back to 2020. The case involves the theft of a large sum of cash hidden at his game farm, a development that has shaken South African politics and could define his political future.
At just 23, Chidimma Adetshina was crowned Miss South Africa 2026, but her Nigerian and Mozambican roots sparked a wave of xenophobic hate that forced her to step down. Now, as the country grapples with rising anti-immigrant sentiment, her future in the Miss Universe pageant hangs in the balance.
Three survivors of the 1960 Sharpeville massacre have filed a landmark lawsuit against the South African government, demanding compensation. The case challenges a 1961 apartheid-era law that still shields the state from liability. A historic step toward justice and truth.
A cybersecurity intelligence report warns of a potential personal data leak associated with a South African political movement, exposing identity and political affiliation information. The incident, not yet officially confirmed, has been attributed to the actor 'Zyrav' and disseminated by the source 'SPEAR'.
On August 28, 2026, Argentina's Finance Secretary Pablo Quirno celebrated a historic achievement: the first export of agricultural machinery from San Luis province to South Africa. This milestone highlights the country's growing commercial openness and export potential, signaling a new era of prosperity for Argentine industry.
Despite a 17-10 defeat to the Springboks, Argentina's young squad displayed remarkable character. A last-minute knock-on by Matías Moroni denied a potential draw, but the team's performance offers hope for the 2027 World Cup.
This Saturday, August 8, 2026, at 4:10 PM local time, Argentina's Los Pumas will face an unbeaten South African side at the iconic José Amalfitani Stadium. With a revamped lineup featuring new faces and a full house expecting a party, the home team aims to shock the two-time world champions in a true rugby fiesta.
Argentina's rugby team, Los Pumas, host South Africa on Saturday at 4:10 PM in the José Amalfitani Stadium in Buenos Aires. With a new-look lineup featuring four potential debutants, coach Felipe Contepomi aims to challenge the unbeaten Springboks in the Copa Visa Galicia.
