South Africa
A Pair of Orcas Is Brutally Killing Great White Sharks in South Africa
Two orcas named Port and Starboard have been killing great whites and tearing out their organs, scientists say, causing sharks to flee the area en masse.
It Could Take Weeks To Learn What Killed 21 Teens in Nightclub, Families Told
Multiple theories have been put forward to explain the mystery deaths of the teens whose bodies were found in a bar in South Africa. Experts believe they likely died due to chemical asphyxiation.
'Cradle of Humankind' Fossils Are 1 Million Years Older Than We Thought, Scientists Say
Particles from outer space helped refine the age estimates of South African ancestors of humans.
21 Teenagers Were Found Dead in a Bar. No One Knows How They Died.
The teenagers' bodies were found in a nightclub and bar in the South African town of East London, with reports saying they had no visible wounds or signs of injury.
Amazon Tried to Build on Sacred Land. Indigenous Groups Stopped Them.
In a major ruling, a South African court ordered developers to halt construction on the sacred heritage site, pending consultation with the Khoi and San First Nation Peoples.
The Heroin Capsules Sparking Deadly Turf Wars in South Africa
Heroin addiction is surging since mass-produced capsules have triggered gun wars on South Africa’s east coast.
South Africa’s Parliament Caught Fire Twice in 2 Days
A suspect has been charged with arson after a fire "completely gutted" the National Assembly in Cape Town, before reigniting a day later.
‘The Tyranny of Distance’: How to Vaccinate South Africa’s Most Remote Villages
Some of South Africa’s rural communities are snapping up jabs, outpacing urban areas. But experts warn there could be hidden costs, while it’s too early to gauge the impact of the Omicron variant.
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa Tests Positive for COVID
The 69-year-old has mild symptoms but has handed over duties to his deputy president for a week. It hasn't been disclosed whether Ramaphosa is carrying the Omicron variant.
We Asked the Doctor Who Discovered the Omicron Variant What to Expect
VICE News spoke to Dr. Angelique Coetzee about her findings and the world’s reaction to the new variant.
New COVID-19 Variant With ‘Horrific’ Mutations Identified in Three Countries
Only 10 cases of the new variant, first spotted in Botswana, have been reported to date, but virologists say there is cause for concern.