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Location CountrySouth Africa news and updates on various topics including rare earths, politics, health, beauty, and more.
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South Africa is a country in southern Africa with recent news covering its involvement in rare earths diplomacy, deporting Robert Mugabe's son for firearm offenses, approving malaria treatment for babies, addressing attacks on foreigners, and other notable events. The country has also seen the arrest of its police chief over a controversial health contract and tributes to trailblazing black beauty queen Cynthia Shange. Charlize Theron has joined disapproval over Timothée Chalamet's ballet comments, while South Africa is experiencing warm temperatures in Spain and Brazil. A US$50 million investment for rare earths exploration has also been announced. The country's role as a global leader is being questioned by former Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor.
Last updated: May 2, 2026
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News from South Africa


Spain opens port to hantavirus-hit cruise ship as rare Andes strain confirmed

South African police airlift massive crocodile suspected of eating missing local

Deadly hantavirus may have spread between humans on luxury cruise, but risk is low: WHO

'I had to stick to the plan': Officer describes retrieving crocodile with human remains inside

Democrats urge Rubio to acknowledge Israel possesses nuclear weapons amid Iran war

Mapping Mali’s gold and natural resource wealth

Hantavirus may have spread between passengers on cruise ship, WHO says

CAF is failing Africa’s World Cup fans
