Oil spill disasters in the past 50 years
PARIS, France (AFP) - Concerns are growing over an oil slick off China's east coast after an Iranian tanker, the Sanchi, exploded…
8 years ago
South Africa
18 dead, 254 injured as S.Africa train slams into truck
By Wikus de Wet Agence France-Presse KROONSTAD, South Africa - A passenger train smashed into a truck at a level crossing in South…
8 years ago
Beyonce’s sister Solange reveals autonomic disorder, cancels show
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- The experimental R&B singer Solange has revealed a struggle with an autonomic disorder as…
8 years ago
S. Africa: Ramaphosa calls for unity in maiden speech as ANC chief
by Maryke Vermaak Agence France-Presse JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AFP) - The newly elected head of South Africa's ruling ANC party called for…
9 years ago
Zimbabweans celebrate in S. Africa years after fleeing Mugabe
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AFP) -- Hundreds of Zimbabweans who fled their homeland for South Africa during the despotic rule of…
9 years ago
Hope for a new life: INC inaugurates first eco-farm outside PHL in Ladybrand; inspires South Africans in the area
(Eagle News) -- It was an inspiring scene. South Africans singing in joy as they planted pecan trees and…
9 years ago
Top South Africa court okays secret ballots in Zuma no-confidence vote
by Susan Njanji JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AFP) -- South Africa's highest court on Thursday ruled that lawmakers can cast secret ballots…
9 years ago
Fires near Cape Town force evacuations – local media reports
KNYSNA, South Africa (Reuters) - Fires in the countryside east of Cape Town forced evacuations, including in the popular resort…
9 years ago
S.Africa west coast storm kills 8, causes chaos
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AFP) - A ferocious storm killed eight people as it pummeled South Africa's west coast on Wednesday,…
9 years ago
S. Africa’s largest trade union wants Zuma to resign
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AFP) -- South Africa's powerful trade union federation Cosatu, a key coalition partner of the ruling ANC, on…
9 years ago
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