South Africa News

March against Monsanto protests were held in 40 countries in the world on May 25, 2013. The message of all these protests was "Stop Monsanto" and "No more GMOs." This article will concentrate on events in Earth's southern hemisphere.

Cape Town - A bunch of baboons decided to take over a house in Betty's Bay near Cape Town in South Africa and began ransacking the place. A neighbor caught it all on video and managed to get them to leave.

Northam - Concertgoers attending the OppiKoppi festival in South Africa this year won't have to queue for a brew. Plans are for beer-equipped drones to deliver the drinks via parachute to customers at this year's concert.

Pretoria - Irene van Niekerk is a 15-year-old runner who lives in a squatter camp near Pretoria, South Africa. She has won, in total, 27 gold medals, but owns no shoes.

Cape Town - Just when you were getting used to the idea of horse DNA in your food, now South African experts are saying that there is a strong possibility of finding human DNA in meat products too.

Following the news of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher's death, there has been an outpouring of both support and criticism highlighting the Iron Lady's controversial legacy.

The situation in the Central African Republic becomes more dire as thousands flee the widespread lawlessness that has followed the recent rebel victory.

South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu has been awarded one of the world's leading religious prizes by the John Templeton Foundation.

Five air force personnel have died in a helicopter crash on Saturday evening, during an anti-rhino poaching operation in Kruger National Park. The cause of the crash is under investigation.

Justin Bieber who turned 19 on 1 March 2013, will be performing in Cape Town and Johannesburg, South Africa, this coming May 2013.