Africa's richest city full of gold and home to 12,000 millionaires
The discovery of gold in the 19th century transformed the city's fortunes, turning it into an economic powerhouse.
A South African horror story: Illegal mining standoff draws to an end
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The perils of South Africa’s illegal mining sector
At least 100 illegal miners have died while trapped in a South African mine for months, group says
TKZee joins Soul II Soul for an unforgettable concert series in South Africa
TKZee, the iconic kwaito band has been added to the line up of this year’s event to be headlined by the British reggae and neo soul band Soul to Soul.
30 Years of democracy: Flying South Africa’s flag high in the tourism industry
To further elevate South Africa’s standing in the global tourism market, the hospitality industry must leverage the power of heritage, design, and art.
New semester starts in Johannesburg, South Africa
Students are seen with their parent on the first day of a new semester at a school in Johannesburg, South Africa, Jan. 15, 2025. Primary, secondary and preschool students in Johannesburg started a new semester this week. (Photo by Shiraaz Mohamed/Xinhua)
K Sello Duiker, a rock star of South African literature, died 20 years ago. How his work lives on
He explored the darker realities of South African life in three novels before his untimely passing at the age of 30.
South African rand stable after U.S. inflation report
South Africa's rand was little changed on Thursday, a day after a key U.S. inflation report boosted hopes of a less restrictive Federal Reserve policy this year.
The impact of inflation on debt review applications in South Africa
This article delves into the factors driving debt review applications in South Africa, highlighting expert opinions on consumer financial health and the implications of rising costs. Picture: Simphiwe Mbokazi,
At least 100 illegal miners have died while trapped in a South African mine, group says
A group representing informal miners in South Africa says least 100 men who were mining illegally in an abandoned gold mine have died after being trapped deep underground for months while police tried to get them out.
South Africa accused of 'horrific' crackdown as 78 corpses pulled from illegal mine
By Nellie Peyton and Bhargav Acharya STILFONTEIN, South Africa (Reuters) -At least 78 dead bodies have been pulled from an illegal gold mine in South Africa where police cut off food and water supplies for months,
Rescuers seek last bodies in South Africa mine where 78 died in police siege
By Siyabonga Sishi and Nellie Peyton STILFONTEIN, South Africa (Reuters) - South African rescuers were making final efforts on Thursday to ascertain whether anyone was left in an illegal gold mine deep underground where at least 78 people died during a police siege,
Qantas delays South Africa flights due to risk from SpaceX rockets' re-entry
Australian flag carrier Qantas has had to delay several flights on the Sydney-Johannesburg route over the past few weeks on the U.S. government's advice regarding the re-entry of SpaceX rockets over a part of the southern Indian Ocean,