South Africa on Monday (Nov 6) announced that it would recall its diplomats from Israel in a bid to express concerns over the upsurge of violence in the West Bank.

South Africa recalls diplomats from Israel, to assess relationship with country

Johnson & Johnson successfully persuaded an appeals court to throw out a more than 223 million dollar jury award to a group of former baby powder users, who blamed their cancers on asbestos in the talc-based version of the product.

J&J wins appeal in talc verdict

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, on Thursday (August 31), said that the deadly fire incident that took place in the inner city of Johannesburg was "a wake-up call" for the country.

President Ramaphosa says deadly Johannesburg fire a 'wake-up call'

South African firefighters launched a fresh search for victims as they went inside the five-storey building in Johannesburg, which was engulfed in fire, killing 74 people, including 12 children.

Johannesburg fire: Firefighters and sniffer dogs search for victims, clues in ashes

At least 73 people died in a massive fire on Thursday in a multi-story residential building in South Africa’s Johannesburg, the municipal officials confirmed. More than 50 others were injured.

Johannesburg fire: President Cyril Ramaphosa offers condolences to victims' kin

Authorities said that dozens of people perished in a fire that overtook a five-story building in central Johannesburg early on Thursday. Around 1:30 a.m. local time, the fire started in the heart of the biggest city in South Africa. According to Robert Mulaudzi, a spokesperson for the City of Johannesburg Emergency Management Services, firefighters were called to the area and evacuated individuals from the building while attempting to put out the fires.

At least 73 dead in a fire in Johannesburg

At least 73 people died and 43 others were injured after a fire broke out in a rundown five-storey building that was occupied by homeless people and squatters in Johannesburg on Thursday (August 31).

Johannesburg: Fire kills at least 73 in five-storey building occupied by homeless, squatters

More than 50 people were killed and more than 40 injured in a fire overnight in the central business district of South Africa's biggest city of Johannesburg, the municipal government said on Thursday (August 31). Firefighters and emergency vehicles were on the scene, while bodies lay covered on a street near the site of the deadly blaze, footage from the scene showed.

More than 50 killed in fire in South Africa's Johannesburg

Today is the third and final day of the BRICS Summit which is underway in Johannesburg, South Africa. On the second day of the summit, the manner and the nature of expansion of the grouping topped the agenda.

BRICS 2023: Indian PM Modi proposes BRICS Space Exploration Consortium

Moments before the BRICS plenary session began in Johannesburg on Wednesday (August 23), security guards of Chinese President Xi Jinping were reportedly blocked from entering the main venue.

Watch: Chinese President Xi Jinping’s aide stopped from entering BRICS venue 

Today is the third and final day of the BRICS Summit which is underway in Johannesburg, South Africa. On the second day of the summit, the manner and the nature of expansion of the grouping topped the agenda. Watch WION in a conversation with the head of SAIIA, Steven Gruzd.

BRICS 2023 | Putin: We unanimously stand for shaping a multipolar world order

India, Russia, China, Brazil and South Africa from one of the world's most important economic blocks the BRICS heads of State and Government Summit in South Africa's Johannesburg seek to widen its influence. Brazil President Lula Da Silva talked about Russia-Ukraine war and said, "We can not remain indifferent to the deaths and destruction of the war".

BRICS Summit 2023: Brazil President Lula Da Silva on Ukraine war: We all deserve to live in peace

The 50th edition of the crucial BRICS economic summit is underway and leaders representing almost half of the world's population including India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi have made their way to South Africa's Johannesburg at the summit.

BRICS summit 2023: China pushes for Bloc's expansion as 23 nations submit application to join BRICS

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in South Africa's Johannesburg for the BRICS summit. There is a lot of excitement in the Indian diaspora, who PM Narendra Modi will address later.

BRICS Summit 2023: India PM Modi to address Indian diaspora members in South Africa's Johannesburg

The BRICS Summit 2023 will take place in Johannesburg next week. The conference will be attended by several other foreign leaders, including Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Putin will virtually be present at the conference. The major developing nations will likely discuss growth and reducing the dominance of the dollar in international payments.

BRICS Summit 2023: Johannesburg all set to host the meet

Johannesburg all set to host the meet

South Africa will be hosting the key summit later this month and the Indian Ministry of External Affairs has confirmed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be attending the summit in-person in Johannesburg. The key focus on this summit becomes PM Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping's meeting.

BRICS Summit: PM Modi to travel to Johannesburg for summit; Why is it important for India?

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (August 3) held a telephone conversation with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and confirmed in-person participation at the BRICS summit, scheduled later this month.

India confirms PM Modi's in-person attendance at BRICS summit in South Africa

The Cape Town Samp Army put on a dominant display on Sunday evening at the Harare Sports Club, further consolidating their position at the top of the points table.

Zim Afro T10: Cape Town Samp Army Register 7-Wicket Win Against Joburg Buffaloes

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: Thousands of Israeli demonstrators rallied in Jerusalem against a controversial Judicial Reform Bill that now faces a key vote. This will be a showdown between the hard-line religious nationalist coalition and the Israeli society.

Israel: Green signal for key judicial reform clause | NSA meet in Johannesburg

A strong explosion rocked a busy street in central Johannesburg Wednesday, leaving the ground ripped, cars overturned and at least 41 people injured. Some eyewitnesses said they heard a loud bang at the time of the blast and experienced tremors.

Watch: Strong blast in central Johannesburg leaves 41 injured, cause remains mystery

People were seen enjoying as South Africa's biggest city Johannesburg received rare snowfall in more than a decade on Monday (July 10). Snow is not something the nation doesn't see, but for Johannesburg, it was out of the common as the city last saw snowfall in August 2012.

'It's just amazing': Johannesburg residents witness rare snowfall in 11 years

In pics | Johannesburg residents left stunned and amazed by once-in-a-decade snowfall

At least 17 people, including children, have died after a gas leak at a South African slum near Johannesburg, emergency services said on Thursday, revising the death toll after some people were resuscitated.

17 killed in suspected gas leak in South Africa's Johannesburg

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