A concession operator has been arrested and is expected to appear in court soon after a 69-year-old Canadian tourist was fatally shot during a bush braai experience at the Kruger National Park, police confirmed on Thursday. Earlier on Thursday, African Times reported on the tragic incident, which occurred at a concession-operated picnic and braai site near Phabeni Gate on Wednesday evening. Mpumalanga police have opened cases of culpable homicide and reckless handling of a firearm as investigations continue into the…

A 69-year-old Canadian tourist has died following what authorities believe was an accidental firearm discharge during a bush braai experience at the Kruger National Park, prompting a police investigation into the tragic incident. The fatal shooting occurred on Wednesday evening at a concession-operated picnic and braai site near Phabeni Gate, one of the main entrances to the world-renowned wildlife reserve. According to preliminary information released by South African National Parks (SANParks), a private guide attached to a concession operator allegedly…

The African National Congress (ANC), South Africa’s governing party, has publicly distanced itself from the recent wave of xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals, emphasising that such actions are incompatible with the country’s democratic values and human rights commitments. Speaking in Maputo during an official visit to Mozambique, ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula condemned the attacks and reiterated the party’s opposition to any form of xenophobic violence. “We are against any xenophobic persecution because these tendencies are inhumane,” Mbalula said after laying…

Africa’s largest healthcare exhibition and conference will focus on health sustainability, digital transformation and strengthening healthcare systems across the continent From 15 to 18 June 2026, Cairo will host the fifth edition of Africa Health ExCon, the largest pan-African exhibition and conference dedicated to healthcare, medical technologies, pharmaceuticals and medical equipment. The event will take place at the Egypt International Exhibition Center (EIEC) under the patronage of the President of Egypt, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. Organised by the Egyptian Authority for…

New facility in Addis Ababa expands DNA analysis, forensic science and toxicology services, reducing reliance on overseas testing Ethiopia has taken a significant step towards advancing scientific, medical and judicial capabilities with the inauguration of the country’s first integrated forensic and toxicology centre, a landmark facility expected to transform forensic investigations, genetic testing and specialised laboratory services nationwide. The Addis Forensic and Toxicology Centre of Excellence brings together forensic science, toxicology and advanced DNA analysis under a single framework, creating…

Between Hope and Hostility For generations, South Africa has represented opportunity for thousands of Mozambicans seeking work beyond their country’s borders. From the gold mines of Gauteng to the vineyards and farms of the Western Cape and Limpopo, Mozambican migrants have helped build South Africa’s economy while supporting families back home through remittances. Today, however, that long-standing relationship is under strain. The Mozambican government has expressed growing concern over what it describes as a resurgence of anti-immigration rhetoric in neighbouring…

South Africa is mourning the death of King Makhosonke II, Enock Makhosonke Mabhena – the reigning monarch of the amaNdebele Nation, who passed away on Tuesday at the age of 65 after four decades on the throne. President Cyril Ramaphosa led tributes to the respected traditional leader, describing him as a pillar of national unity and a champion of development whose legacy would endure beyond his years of service to his people. In a statement issued by the Presidency on…

Anti-immigration activists and opposition parties have given President Cyril Ramaphosa’s long-awaited migration intervention a lukewarm reception, arguing that the government’s latest promises are unlikely to resolve what they describe as a worsening illegal immigration crisis. Ramaphosa addressed the nation on Sunday evening, acknowledging widespread public concerns over illegal immigration, border security, pressure on public services and the employment of undocumented foreign nationals. He unveiled a comprehensive government strategy that includes tougher border controls, increased deportations, stricter penalties for employers hiring…

City Power has intensified its fight against electricity theft and infrastructure sabotage, warning that “no one is above the law” after the arrest of three contractor employees allegedly caught tampering with critical electricity infrastructure in Randburg. The arrests, made during a live intelligence-led operation on Tuesday, 2 June, mark the latest development in the utility’s campaign to combat infrastructure-related crime, which continues to cost millions of rand and threaten the stability of Johannesburg’s electricity network. The suspects, aged between 35…

A fresh wave of concern over escalating violence involving school-aged children has gripped Gauteng following the killing of an 18-year-old Grade 10 learner from Mokgome Secondary School, who was allegedly attacked with a panga in Braamfischerville earlier this week. The tragedy has once again placed the spotlight on learner safety in communities where violence continues to spill over into and around schools, leaving families, educators and fellow pupils traumatised. On Wednesday night, Gauteng police confirmed the arrest of a 19-year-old…