Stories from South Africa · South Africa

France has provided a €300 million loan to South Africa to support its freight sustainability program. The loan aims to improve the country's freight infrastructure.

A group in South Africa is reportedly poised to achieve a milestone.

Professor Karim stated that South Africa must be prepared for a swift response to an Ebola outbreak. This warning comes amid ongoing concerns about public health readiness in Africa.

As of May 18, 2026, 12:36 SAST, the exchange rates are as follows: 1 AUD = 11.9339 ZAR, 1 USD = 16.6842 ZAR, 1 EUR = 19.4092 ZAR, and 1 GBP = 22.2886 ZAR.

The black-footed cat has been identified as the deadliest cat in the world.

Chinese car manufacturers are significantly increasing their market share in South Africa, driven by competitively priced and technologically advanced SUVs that come with long-term warranties.

Researchers found that young elephants raised without elders in South Africa's Kruger National Park exhibit heightened testosterone and aggression. Decades later, their behavior differs from those raised with elders.

South African energy company Eskom is taking action against employees concerning issues with a R21 billion diesel contract. South Africa's state-owned power utility, Eskom, is investigating several employees in connection with a diesel supply contract.

South Africa has one of the highest crypto adoption rates globally, fostering innovation and new opportunities. The country is also examining regulatory barriers to market access.

Elephant re-wilding efforts have been conducted on private game reserves in South Africa. The objective is to develop a dedicated reserve for the rehabilitation and reintegration process of these animals.