Terrible accident: elevator shaft swallowed a man
Italian professional golfer Andrea Pavan suffered a serious accident when he fell into an elevator shaft near Cape Town, South Africa.
N.S. to create a new protected Acadian electoral riding in Cape Breton
The Nova Scotia government is establishing a protected electoral riding for Acadian communities in Cape Breton, splitting the existing Inverness riding to create Chéticamp-Magarees-Pleasant Bay.
South Africa: Learners At This Overcrowded School Are Being Taught Outside
Students at Dolophini Senior Secondary School in Ngcobo, Eastern Cape, are forced to attend classes outside due to overcrowding and inadequate facilities.
Fans were left speechless by Eglė Jackaitė's vacation moments: 'Attractive'
Eglė Jackaitė shares captivating vacation moments from her trip to Cape Town, which have garnered numerous praise from her followers.
Russian drives from St. Petersburg to Cape Town (PHOTOS)
A Russian man completed a remarkable 37,000-km journey from St. Petersburg to Cape Town in a vintage car, despite facing various challenges along the way.
Fire at Cape Town International Airport Disrupts Flights Temporarily
A fire at Cape Town International Airport has caused temporary disruptions to flight operations, with international flights halted as a precautionary measure.
South Africa: Suspected IT Cable Fire At Cape Town International Halts International Flights
A suspected cable fire at Cape Town International Airport has led to the suspension of international flights, though all passengers and staff are safe.
South Africa: Invasive Mesquite Plants Do More Than Deplete Water Reserves - New Research in South Africa Shows They Damage Soil Too
New research in South Africa reveals that invasive mesquite plants not only deplete water reserves but also cause significant damage to soil quality.
Cape York man’s conviction overturned after court finds magistrate made ‘inappropriate’ remarks
An Indigenous man from Cape York, Rex Austin Ngakyunkwokka, has had his conviction for a traffic offence overturned due to inappropriate conduct by the presiding magistrate during the trial.
Buenos Aires CRC, the oldest rugby club in America, defeated the oldest club in Africa in Cape Town
Buenos Aires Cricket & Rugby Club (BACRC) celebrated a historical victory by defeating Hamilton Rugby & Football Club from Africa, marking another milestone in its over 160-year legacy.
Marks & Spencer's new £75 cape jacket looks just like Chloé's designer £5k trench coat
Marks & Spencer has launched a new cape jacket for £75 that resembles a luxury Chloé trench coat priced at £5,000.
NASA to launch historic Artemis II moon mission on 6 March after delays
NASA aims to launch the Artemis II moon mission on 6 March after completing a crucial fueling test and addressing previous delays.
South Africa: Manamela Appoints Administrator to Stabilise College of Cape Town
The South African government has appointed an administrator to lead the College of Cape Town amid serious governance and financial issues.
South Africa: Gregory Maqoma's Genesis - A Visceral Plea Acknowledging the Past to Heal the Future
Gregory Maqoma's new dance-opera 'Genesis' premiered in Cape Town, emphasizing collaboration and audience engagement in storytelling through the arts.
South Africa: Cape Town, Joburg and Ekurhuleni Locked in Dispute With AG Over Municipal Audit Reports
Three major South African metros, Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Ekurhuleni, are embroiled in disputes with the Auditor-General over their 2024-25 audit reports.
South Africa: Call to Shift VIP Security Budget to Anti-Gang Unit - South African News Briefs - February 19, 2026
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde advocates reallocating R4.2 billion from VIP security funding to bolster the police's Anti-Gang Unit amid a surge in gang violence.
Organized Crime: South Africa Sends the Army into the Townships
Amid rising gang violence in Cape Town, the South African president has deployed soldiers to the townships to combat organized crime, raising questions about the effectiveness of military intervention.
Cofimvaba - a Town Without Public Toilets
Cofimvaba, a town in South Africa, is facing a serious sanitation crisis with no functioning public toilets available for its residents and visitors, leading to public health concerns.
Terrifying moment massive great white shark prompts helicopter to rescue divers
A helicopter crew rescues divers after a great white shark was spotted circling them near Cape Naturaliste, Western Australia.
Cape Verde boss fuming as football fans face visa BAN from US ahead of FIFA World Cup
Cape Verde's coach expresses frustration over the U.S. visa bans preventing many fans from attending their first FIFA World Cup.
South Africa: Cape Town Clinic Reopens After Extortion Incident
The Town Two Clinic in Khayelitsha has reopened after being closed for two weeks due to an extortion incident involving security guards.
South Africa: Western Cape Refuses to Employ Community Health Workers On a Permanent Basis
The Western Cape Department of Health will not comply with a Labour Court ruling to make community health workers permanent employees despite their longstanding part-time status and lack of benefits.
South Africa: UCT Registration Disrupted As Students Demand End to Fee Blocks
Students at the University of Cape Town protested against financial barriers to registration, disrupting the start of the academic year.
South Africa: 20,000 Vaccines to Fight Foot-and-Mouth Outbreak - South African News Briefs - February 16, 2025
The Western Cape government has procured 20,000 vaccines to combat a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, focusing on vaccination for free-roaming livestock in affected areas.
Africa: Somali Envoy to South Africa Meets Cape Town Diaspora Leaders to Bolster Unity
Somalia's Ambassador to South Africa met with local diaspora leaders in Cape Town to discuss unity and address community needs.
What can you eat on an island at the bottom of the world?
Cape Barren Island relies on a monthly barge and limited air deliveries for food supplies, impacting prices and availability for its residents.
Epstein survivor says women who recruited her 'laughed' as she was sexually assaulted on private jet
A survivor of Jeffrey Epstein's trafficking ring details her harrowing experience and the psychological bondage she endured after being recruited from Cape Town.
The crew of astronauts arrived at the international space station
Four astronauts arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) on Saturday night Finnish time, after a 34-hour journey from Cape Canaveral, Florida.
Astronauts with Swedish-American Meir arrive
A new crew, including Swedish-American astronaut Anna Meir, has arrived at the International Space Station after a 34-hour journey from Cape Canaveral.
Space travelers with Swedish-American Meir have arrived
The Crew-12 expedition, led by Swedish-American astronaut Jessica Meir, has successfully docked with the International Space Station after a 34-hour journey from Cape Canaveral.
South Africa: Cape Town gears for army deployment as police raid gang strongholds
Cape Town is preparing for the deployment of the South African National Defence Force to assist police in combating rising gang violence, as confirmed by Police Commissioner Thembisile Patekile.
At Cape Canaveral, industrial routine and intact emotion: the account of our special envoy after Sophie Adenot's departure for the ISS
Sophie Adenot's mission to the International Space Station (ISS) commenced successfully from Cape Canaveral, capturing both industrial routine and emotional significance.
South Africa to deploy army against gang violence and illegal mining
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the deployment of the National Defense Force to combat gang violence and illegal mining in the Western Cape and Gauteng provinces.
POWERFUL IMAGES ⟩ See the sea of flames with which the astronauts launched into space
NASA and SpaceX successfully sent a new crew into orbit on Thursday, heading to the International Space Station (ISS) from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.
NASA rocket blasts off with crew on way to International Space Station in stunning photos
NASA's latest crewed mission to the International Space Station has launched successfully from Cape Canaveral, Florida, featuring stunning visuals and astronaut reactions.
South Africa: SANDF Ready for Deployment to Tackle Gang Violence, Illegal Mining
The South African National Defence Force is prepared to support police efforts against gang violence and illegal mining in Gauteng and the Western Cape following a directive from President Ramaphosa.
Crew Dragon spacecraft with four-member crew launched towards space station
The Crew Dragon spacecraft, carrying a four-member crew, has launched towards the International Space Station (ISS) from Cape Canaveral, Florida.
Liberia: Stakeholders Demand Accountability, Fair Share of Extractive Wealth for Locals
Stakeholders at the Alternative Mining Indaba in Cape Town emphasize the need for communities near mining sites to benefit from extractive wealth.
Sophie Adenot takes off to the International Space Station: 25 years after Claudie Haigneré, a second French woman in space
French astronaut Sophie Adenot launches from Cape Canaveral, becoming the second French woman to fly to space after Claudie Haigneré.
NASA is sending a new crew to the International Space Station
NASA is set to launch three astronauts and one cosmonaut to the International Space Station (ISS) today from Cape Canaveral, Florida, using SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft.
South Africa: Will Use the Army to Combat Organized Crime
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the deployment of soldiers to combat organized crime, which he describes as a significant threat to the country's democracy and economic development.
The Opponents of the Eagles Are Known – A Huge Political Problem
The Finnish national football team, the Eagles, will start its journey without key player Teemu Pukki, as they prepare for upcoming matches against New Zealand and Cape Verde without him.
In South Africa, a counter-summit for the forgotten of mining exploitation in parallel with the Mining Indaba.
A counter-summit in Cape Town aims to raise awareness of mining-related issues faced by local communities during the same week as the Mining Indaba conference.
South Africa: Cape Town's Wall Will Not Keep Us Safe - It Will Keep Us Apart
The article critiques the construction of a wall in Cape Town, arguing that it perpetuates division rather than safety.
South Africa: SONA 2026 - President Ramaphosa Charts the Way
President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to deliver the State of the Nation Address (SONA) tonight in Cape Town, focusing on government priorities and progress in South Africa.
South Africa: Khayelitsha Clinic to Remain Closed After Extortion Incident
The Town Two Clinic in Khayelitsha remains closed following an extortion incident involving security guards, with the City of Cape Town conducting a risk assessment before reopening.
Adeleke woos global investors to Osun’s solid mineral sector
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, promotes investment in the state's solid mineral sector at the Mining Indaba in Cape Town, South Africa.
"Spedju", the intimate mirror of Cape Verdean Elida Almeida
Elida Almeida's new album "Spedju" captures intimate moments and reflections, showcasing her intergenerational and intercultural experiences as an artist.
ULA Vulcan Rocket in Florida: When is the Launch and Where Can It Be Seen
The ULA Vulcan rocket is set to launch from Florida on February 12, with visibility depending on weather conditions.
South Africa: SA Untapped Mineral Potential Still 'Significant'
South Africa's Deputy Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources asserts that the country's mining industry shows significant untapped mineral potential during the Investing in Africa Mining Indaba in Cape Town.