South Africa

A Building Fire In Johannesburg Kills At Least 73 People, Many Homeless: Authorities

“Over 20 years in the service, I’ve never come across something like this,” a spokesperson for the city's emergency services said.
By Gerald Imray and Mogomotsi Magome, AP

Police: 16 Dead, Including 3 Children, In Toxic Gas Leak In South Africa

Police in South Africa say at least 16 people, including three children, have died in a gas leak.
By Mogomotsi Magome and Gerald Imray, AP

Watch A Hyena Swim The Backstroke — Because Nature Likes To Mess With Us

The scavenger took time to frolic in a South African watering hole and it was pretty cool.
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This Bridge Standoff Between Baboons And Lions Is What You Need For Happiness Today

The big cats and the primates weren't expecting to run into each other, and it was adorable.
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A Hyena Saunters After Wild Dogs And Then All Hell Breaks Loose

The chase was on in South Africa, but it didn't last long.
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After 22 Years On The Run, Rwandan Genocide Suspect Arrested In South Africa

Fulgence Kayishema is linked to the killing of some 2,000 people.
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Lion Races Cheetah And The Winner Is — The Spectators

The king of the beasts took on the Usain Bolt of all cats in South Africa.
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Pilot Faces Horrifying ‘Snakes On A Plane’ Moment With Cobra In Cockpit

Rudolph Erasmus spotted the unwanted passenger midair after it crawled over him to get under his seat.
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Stranded Lion Attacked By Hippos In 'Rarest' Sight

The king of the beasts wandered into a South African river and became the subject of a desperate struggle with hippos.
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Rapper Costa Titch Dies After Appearing To Collapse During Festival Performance

The South African rapper, whose real name is Constantinos Tsobanoglou, was 28.
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