Hopeful Squatters, Angry Owners, A Murder: South Africa's Land Reform
South Africa's president made a promise to redistribute white-owned land to blacks. But it's a tense and controversial process.
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South Africa's President Ramaphosa, ANC Hold On To Power In National Elections
President Cyril Ramaphosa will argue he's got a mandate to unify the country and struggling economy. South Africa's stagnant unemployment rate is hovering at 27%.
South Africans Vote As Mandela's Ruling Party Strives To Retain Power
The ruling African National Congress saw its reputation tarnished in the wake of scandals and high unemployment. The election is largely seen as a referendum on the political party.
Suspected Rhino Poacher Killed By Elephant, Eaten By Pride Of Lions In South Africa
Park officials said all that was left at the scene were "a human skull and a pair of pants." Many on social media have called the incident karma.
Thirsty Baby Flamingos Airlifted To Safety In South Africa
A drought left a flamingo breeding ground dry near Kimberley, South Africa. When the adult birds left, animal lovers flew thousands of baby birds to safety.
At Least 3 Students Killed After School Walkway Collapses In South Africa
"It is painful to see those tiny bodies in that state," says Panyaza Lesufi, an education official in Gauteng province, where the high school is located.
The Saga's Not Over: South Africa Issues Arrest Warrant For Grace Mugabe
Zimbabwe's former first lady allegedly beat a model with an extension cord, though for nearly a year she had diplomatic immunity. That shield was dropped, and authorities say they're back on the case.
Bones Reveal The Brontosaurus Had An Older, Massive Cousin In South Africa
The scientists think when this new dinosaur was alive, it was the largest creature ever to have walked the Earth. And unlike the lumbering creatures that came later, it could pop up on its hind legs.
The Unending Tragedy Of A 5-Year-Old Who Drowned In A Pit Latrine
It was a school toilet in South Africa. The boy's death in 2014 sparked a national outrage. The debate about potentially dangerous toilets is still simmering today.
Researchers Discover Ancient "Hashtag"
The world's oldest drawing was made 73,000 years ago in a South African Cave on a rock with an ocher "crayon."