South Africa

Five Hundred Carat Diamond Found in Cullinan Mine

Michael Santo — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:03:44 -0500

South Africa's Cullinan mine, which already produced the largest diamond in history, has produced another biggie. A diamond the size of a chicken egg has been found at the mine.

One in Four South African Men Admit to Rape: Survey

Michael Santo — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 22:55:55 -0500

In what has to be a shocking result, the government-funded Medical Research Council has released the results of a South African survey which shows that one in four male South Africans surveyed admitted to committing rape.

South Africa Cancels Peace Conference For Lama Solidarity

Armen Hareyan — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 09:50:46 -0500

Peace Conference in South Africa canceled due to non-participation after the Dalai Lama was denied a visa. Millions of people expressed their solidarity with Dalai Lama.

Rape Used to "Correct" South African Lesbians

Michael Santo — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 20:55:41 -0500

This is heinous, no matter what your opinion of homosexuality. NGO ActionAid has released a report titled "Hate Crimes: the rise of corrective rape in South Africa." Corrective rape, meaning that the rape is done in the belief it will lead to heterosexuality among the lesbians.

Klaas Voogds Experience Takes Off In South Africa

Armen Hareyan — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 13:03:56 -0600

Despite the impact of the economic recession on the tourism industry there are certain destinations in the world which see a growing influx of tourists. The Klaas Voogds area, 2 hours East of Cape Town in South Africa, is one of these destinations. A co-operative mindset of tourism businesses in Klaas Voogds and targetting the 'Quality of Life' market is bearing fruit with a 50 percent growth in the number of package bookings.

Mobs kill at least 7 in anti-foreigner violence in Johannesburg

Armen Hareyan — Sun, 18 May 2008 21:36:31 -0500

Mobs rampaged through poor suburbs of Johannesburg in a frenzy of anti-foreigner hatred over the weekend, killing at least seven people, injuring dozens and forcing hundreds to seek refuge at police stations.

France to Renegotiate Military Accords Throughout Africa

seher — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 14:23:03 -0600

French President Nicolas Sarkozy has announced a new chapter of diplomatic, economic, and military relations with Africa. On a visit to South Africa, Mr. Sarkozy said France will renegotiate all military accords with African countries. For VOA, Terry FitzPatrick reports from Cape Town.

Chinese Visitors Help South Africa's Tourist Industry

seher — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 12:54:07 -0600

Growing prosperity in China is beginning to affect the global tourism industry. More and more Chinese are traveling abroad - especially this week, which includes the lunar New Year. One place that is benefiting from this trend is South Africa. A surge in Chinese visitors is helping South Africa's tourism industry achieve double-digit growth. For VOA, Terry FitzPatrick reports from Cape Town.

Ford makes 210 million expansion of South African operations

seher — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 13:56:49 -0600

Ford Motor Co is going to expand its South African operations investing 1.5 billion rand (USD 210 million) in the production of the company's next-generation pickup truck and Puma diesel engine.

World Food Program Begins Relief Flights in Mozambique

seher — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 10:46:33 -0600

The World Food Program has begun delivering relief supplies by air to communities affected by widespread flooding in Mozambique. VOA's Delia Robertson reports from our southern Africa bureau in Johannesburg, Mozambique has been worst hit by early heavy rains in the region.

South Africa cuts electricity supply to neighbours

seher — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 02:38:42 -0600

South Africa's state-owned electricity company has stopped supplying power to neighbouring countries, triggering a major energy crisis.

SA's anti corruption unit to be merged with police force

seher — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 12:46:26 -0600

The special anti-corruption unit in South Africa, which brought fraud and corruption charges against the newly elected ruling ANC leader Jacob Zuma, is to be "absorbed" into the normal police force.