Anti-Poaching Demonstration Leads To Dead Rhino

A new procedure meant to stop the illegal poaching of endangered Rhino's ended in tragedy on Thursday when a sedated rhinoceros died in front of a group of stunned journalists. Veterinarians sedated the animal so they could implant ... continue

World’s Most Dangerous Beach Leaves Another Swimmer Dead By Shark Attack

The South African area of Port St John's houses Second Beach often called the most dangerous swimming destination in the world because of shark attacks and now another Second Beach victim has been claimed by shark attack, ... continue

Minibus Taxi Crash in South Africa Leaves 19 Dead

ABC News is reporting that a recent accident involving a minibus taxi and a car has left 19 people dead in South Africa, as the world's holiday accident toll continues to grow. According to local authorities, a car ... continue

Man Killed By “Hippo” Son During Piggyback Ride

Many people told South African farmer Marius Els that he couldn't possible domesticate a Hippopotamus but the 40-year-old army major wouldn't take their word for it and now he has been killed by his "hippo son." The man's ... continue

Rhino’s In South Africa Being Killed In Record Numbers

An increasing demand for rhino horns which can fetch up to $50,000 per pound on the black market along with a dwindling number of the animals has led to a record number being killed in South Africa ... continue

Oprah Winfrey Receives South African Honorary Doctorate

Oprah Winfrey on Friday accepted an honorary degree from a central South African university that had turned itself around after race relations fell apart at the university in the past. According to Oprah the university had turned ... continue

Worms From Hell Unearthed

Scientists have recently discovered a new species of nematodes (roundworms) living nearly a mile below the earth's surface, a distance that was previously believed to be uninhabitable by any animal. Aptly named worms from hell, the creatures were ... continue

Vuvuzela – All The Good Vuvuzela Links In One Place

You've probably heard the vuvuzela or rather the sound it makes. Calling it noise is as disrespectful towards the South Africans as calling Duncan's didgeridoo noise. The vuvuzela is a South African instrument, but if it isn't ... continue

South Africa and Mexico kick off World Cup 2010 with a draw

The opening game of the 2010 FIFA World Cup saw host nation South Africa share the points with Mexico at a cacophonous Soccer City in Johannesburg. Only a late equalizer from Mexico's Rafael Marquez ensured the Mexicans ... continue

South Africa To Censor Internet Porn

South Africa looks set to follow the lead of Australia and introduce broad scale internet censorship, with a proposal to block internet porn. Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Malusi Gigaba has put the proposal to South Africa's ... continue

Geography fail: Controversy at FIFA World Cup

Hey, they're both similar shapes. Err ... kinda. [Thanks CS!] continue

South Africa Arrests Bloggers Critical of Government

South African police have arrested at least one blogger (possibly three) in an apparent crackdown on Government dissent. According to local media, Albert Oosthuizen who runs zasucks.com - was arrested allegedly on the basis of an outstanding warrant ... continue

It’s a sad day when a pigeon is faster than broadband

We might complain about how it would be nice to have faster broadband but at least we don’t have to use a carrier pigeon to transfer data like Unlimited Group in South Africa. ... continue

In South Africa, even the ziplines are bigger

According to Wikipedia, "a zipline (also known as a flying fox, zip wire, aerial runway, aerial ropeslide, death slide or tyrolean crossing) consists of a pulley suspended on a cable mounted on an incline. They are designed ... continue