Tag #South Africa

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South African Beer Wins Best in Africa for Third Time

Soul Barrel Brewing's "Wild African Soul," a unique beer blending umqombothi and farmhouse ale aged in wine barrels, won the 2025 African Beer Cup, beating 259 other beers from 14 African countries, marking Soul Barrel's third win.

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Rhino Dehorning Significantly Reduces Poaching in South Africa

A new study shows that dehorning over 2,000 rhinos in South Africa's Kruger National Park region between 2017 and 2023 led to a 78% reduction in poaching, offering a short-term solution to the illegal wildlife trade while highlighting the need for more comprehensive conservation efforts.

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Aloe Vera: Health Benefits and Risks

Aloe vera, originating in Africa, shows promise in wound healing, reducing plaque, and potentially managing blood sugar, though more research is needed, and its latex can cause adverse effects.

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Malema's Song, Trump's Reaction, and South Africa's Unfinished Revolution

On May 25, Julius Malema sang "Dubul' ibhunu" at a rally, sparking controversy after US President Trump cited it at a White House meeting; this highlights deeper issues of socioeconomic inequality and land reform in South Africa, reflecting historical Pan-Africanist ideals and potentially fueling an...

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South African Politician Fired for Visiting Controversial Pastor

Floyd Shivambu, secretary-general of South Africa's uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party, was fired for visiting Shepherd Bushiri, a Malawian pastor facing fraud and rape charges in South Africa, in April; the unsanctioned visit violated the party's constitution, leading to his dismissal but not expulsion.

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Unique Portrait Reveals Enslaved Person in Colonial Cape Archive

A recently discovered 1788 drawing depicts Hendrik Cloete, a Cape wine farmer, alongside his enslaved servant, Augustus van Bengalen, offering a rare visual record of slavery at the Cape of Good Hope, part of a larger family archive now accessible for research.

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Ramaphosa Reaffirms Commitment to Black Economic Empowerment in South Africa

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa reiterated the government's commitment to broad-based black economic empowerment (BBBEE) as a constitutional imperative, citing Statistics SA data showing progress but persistent income inequality, with white households earning five times more than black Afric...

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Reduced Inequality
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Rhino Dehorning: A Highly Effective, Yet Questionable, Anti-Poaching Strategy

A study in South Africa's Kruger region showed that dehorning rhinos reduced poaching by 78%, significantly outperforming costly traditional anti-poaching methods; however, long-term behavioral effects need further study.

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Trio Sentenced to Life for Trafficking Missing 6-Year-Old in South Africa

A South African court sentenced Kelly Smith, Jacquen Appollis, and Steveno Van Rhun to life imprisonment for trafficking Smith's 6-year-old daughter, Joshlin, who remains missing despite a reward; the trio also received 10-year sentences for kidnapping.

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South African MK Party Dismisses Official for Visit to Fugitive Pastor

South Africa's uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party dismissed its secretary-general, Floyd Shivambu, for an unsanctioned April visit to Shepherd Bushiri's church in Malawi, a controversial pastor facing fraud charges in South Africa and currently a fugitive.

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South African Mother and Shaman Arrested for Muti Killing

Kuneuwe Shalaba and Sebokoana Khounyana were arrested and charged with the premeditated murder of Shalaba's two-year-old daughter, Kutlwano, who was allegedly sold for \£3,100 to be used in muti killings; Kutlwano's body was discovered in a shallow grave.

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South African Mother Sentenced to Life for Selling Daughter

Six-year-old Jocelyn Smith disappeared in South Africa over a year ago; her drug-addicted mother, Rachel Smith, received a life sentence for selling her, highlighting child vulnerability and systemic issues in South Africa.

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