Nelson Mandela celebrates 93rd brithday
Nelson Mandela, former president of South Africa and anti-apartheid icon, celebrated his 93rd birthday on Monday as South Africans paid tribute to him in celebrations and community service projects. Photos…
Half of All Stillbirths Around the World Could be Prevented
About half of the two million babies who are stillborn every year could be saved by improving the medical care offered to expectant mothers, a study says. The research,…
Sydney Doctor Killed by Lightning in South Africa
A Sydney doctor has been killed by lighting while bush walking with her husband and four other friends in South Africa, the website iAfrica reports. Lynne Dowd, her husband Bruce,…
Husband Accused of Honeymoon Murder
The British businessman who lost his wife in a carjacking during their honeymoon in South Africa is now accused of plotting her murder, a Cape Town court has heard. Shrien…
Crocodile Kills Kayaker in Congo
A crocodile has killed renowned South African kayaker on expedition in the Democratic Republic of Congo, say Africa kayak expedition sponsor. Hendrik Coetzee, Ben Stookesberry and Chris Korbulic, two American…
Tourist Murdered while Looking for ‘Real Africa’
The husband of murdered Swedish tourist Anni Dewani told UK tabloid the Sun that they made the fatal decision to go into Cape Town informal settlement Gugelethu on Saturday night…