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South Africa’s frogs and reptiles get their own list of names in local languages
Scientists added descriptive terms to the existing general Indigenous frog and reptile names to make them specific.
South African rand slips as investors wait for another revised budget
The South African rand weakened slightly in early trade on Tuesday as investors waited for the finance minister to say when ...
Teachers in South African schools may be slow to report rape of girls: Study shows why
In South Africa, the age of consent for sex is 16 years old. Engaging in sexual activity with someone under the age of 16 is ...
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South African authorities find the bodies of 3 missing police officers in a river
South African authorities say they have recovered the bodies of three police officers from a river near the capital after they went missing last week ...
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World’s First Known Fossilized Pangolin Tracks May Have Been Discovered In South Africa
The trackway was first found back in 2018 on a cemented dune located in the Bosbokfontein Private Nature Reserve, South ...
Large fires are burning on the slopes of South Africa's famous Table Mountain
Helicopters dropped water on large fires burning on the slopes of South Africa's Table Mountain on Tuesday as police investigated whether arson was the cause.
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Tracking South Africa’s Big Five: A Safari of Conservation and Adventure
The 27,000-hectare Samara Karoo Reserve is home to a growing roll-call of iconic species and a varied habitat that features ...
South African rand firms as investors seek clarity on budget
South Africa's rand firmed on Friday as investors awaited clarity amid a dispute over the national budget that has rattled ...
South Africa scraps proposed tax increase after pushback from coalition partners and opposition
The South African government has canceled a proposed tax increase that has threatened to collapse the unity government after ...
South Africa's vaccination struggles: Key insights from African Vaccination Week 2025
During African Vaccination Week 2025, South Africa faces significant challenges in vaccination coverage, with a focus on ...
South African inflation falls to five-year low in March as fuel, education costs ease
South Africa's annual inflation rate fell for the first time in five months in March to its lowest level since June 2020, due ...
Zelenskyy says he’s cutting short a visit to South Africa after Russian attacks on Kyiv
PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in South Africa for a state visit Thursday ...