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South AfricaSolar eclipse to be visible across parts of Southern AfricaZimbabweZimbabwean woman battles crocodile with bare hands- South AfricaFunds redirected to repair Kruger National Park after floodsSouth Africa’s Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment says it will reprioritise funding to help restore Kruger National Park after severe flooding caused widespread damage to infrastructure inside the reserve. More than 500 millimetres of rain fell over parts of the park in recent…January 25, 2026
- South AfricaWest Coast red tide prompts seafood safety warningSouth African authorities have issued a public warning against consuming shellfish after a red tide situation led to large numbers of marine animals washing up along parts of the West Coast. The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) said white mussels, whelks and other…January 2, 2026
- ZimbabweThe Science Behind Zimbabwe’s Lightning TragediesZimbabwe is one of the most dangerous places in the world when it comes to lightning, yet the threat is often misunderstood. Each rainy season, beginning around October, violent thunderstorms sweep across the country. Experts estimate that lightning kills about 120 people in Zimbabwe every year, a…December 23, 2025
- South AfricaWhite millipedes overwhelm Eastern Cape villageResidents of Ngxongweni, a rural settlement near Port St Johns in South Africa’s Eastern Cape, have been left stunned by an unusual natural event after thousands of white millipedes emerged from a nearby forest and moved into their homesteads. The mass movement, which began earlier this week, saw…December 22, 2025
- South AfricaKruger National Park sets gate quotas to curb festive crowdsSouth Africa’s flagship wildlife destination, Kruger National Park, will introduce gate quotas for day visitors during the festive season in an effort to manage congestion and protect facilities, authorities have said. South African National Parks (SANParks), the state body responsible for…December 19, 2025
- BusinessHailstorm Forces Emergency Closure of Festival MallFestival Mall in Kempton Park has been temporarily closed after a powerful hail and rainstorm caused roof damage to parts of the shopping centre on Thursday night. The severe weather system, which swept across the eastern areas of Johannesburg, left sections of the mall’s roof compromised…December 1, 2025
- BusinessEthiopia volcano ash disrupts flights, but authorities urge calmIn India and across parts of the region, air travel was disrupted on Tuesday as a vast plume of volcano ash from Ethiopia drifted across international air corridors. The impact was felt most sharply in the form of flight cancellations, diversions and delays, though officials stressed there was no…November 25, 2025
- ClimateSouth Africa Rules Out Rescue Scientists in AntarcticaSouth Africa has ruled out evacuating a research team of scientists stationed at its Sanae IV Antarctic base, despite allegations that a team member engaged in violent and inappropriate behavior. A South African scientist at the base has been accused of physical assault, sexual harassment, and…March 19, 2025
- ZimbabweFive dead as Honda Fit plunges into abandoned chrome pitZIMBABWE- Five bodies, including that of a heavily pregnant woman and three of her relatives, have been recovered from a disused chrome pit in Shurugwi after a Honda Fit plunged into the 30-metre-deep pit on Sunday evening. Shurugwi District Development Coordinator Romeo Shangwa confirmed the…March 6, 2025
- ClimateTourist Dies in Elephant Attack at Kruger National ParkA 59-year-old visitor was fatally trampled while attempting to protect children near Malelane Gate, prompting safety reminder from park officials. A tourist died after being trampled by an elephant at Kruger National Park in South Africa on Saturday when he reportedly tried to help children who…January 28, 2025
- CrimeNSPCA investigates viral fish abuse videoAnimal welfare officials investigate viral video showing fish abuse as social media platforms remove disturbing footage. The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NSPCA) has launched an investigation after a man was filmed forcing beer into a live fish's mouth, prompting…January 17, 2025
