Zephany Nurse and the case of her disappearance has captivated the whole of South Africa and people across the world. Also known as South Africa‘s Madeleine McCann, Zephany Nurse is the name given her at birth by her biological mother,…
Charlize Theron Visits ‘Today’ To Spread Awareness On AIDS, Actress Believes Epidemic Can Be Eliminated
Decades ago, condoms were perceived merely as a method of contraception as opposed to a means to prevent sexually-transmitted disease. But for actress Charlize Theron, it’s an important tool that could possibly end AIDS in the coming years. Theron visited…
Reeva Steenkamp’s Family Remembers Her Birthday, Oscar Pistorius Denied Early Release From Prison
Reeva Steenkamp’s family held a solemn tribute for her birthday, August 19. Her family paid tribute to her by visiting her favorite childhood place and sending off flowers into the ocean. She would have turned 32 this month. Her relatives…
Anni Dewani’s Family Criticizes Court Decision
Since Anni Dewani was murdered in 2010 her family has demanded answers. This week a South African judge dismissed the murder case against Dewani’s husband, Shrien Dewani, meaning those answers may never come. Shrien was cleared of five charges on…
Anni Dewani’s Mother Calls Shrien Dewani A “Coward”
Shrien Dewani was recently cleared by a South African court of any involvement in the murder of his wife, Anni Dewani. The 34-year-old millionaire was accused of hiring hitmen to murder his wife during their honeymoon in South Africa. Shortly…
Anni Dewani’s Husband Cleared Of Murder By South African Court
Shrien Dewani has been cleared by the South African court of his involvement in the murder of his wife, Anni Dewani. According to Judge Jeanette Traverso, the testimony of the main witness that implicates Mr. Dewani is far too inconsistent…
Shrien Dewani Murder Case Dismissed
Shrien Dewani, the British millionaire accused of arranging the murder of his wife during their honeymoon, was cleared of all charges today by a South African judge. According to a BBC News report, Judge Jeanette Traverso threw out the case…
Senzo Meyiwa Shot Dead During Home Invasion
South African goalkeeper Senzo Meyiwa was shot dead on Sunday during a home invasion gone wrong. Meyiwa was a goalkeeper and team captain for the Orlando Pirates soccer club in Johannesburg. He had also served as goalkeeper for the South…
Oscar Pistorius Accused of “Sinister Remark” During Trial Break
Oscar Pistorius, the South African double-amputee track athlete, was accused of saying a “sinister remark” when his trial went on break Tuesday. Pistorius allegedly asked his slain girlfriend’s friend, “How can you sleep at night?” The incident is said to…
Rhino Horns Worth $16 Million Stolen in S. Africa
This is not the kind of story you want to hear on Earth Day. However, according to a press release, more than 40 rhino horns worth millions of dollars were stolen over the weekend from a safe at a state…