/tags/south-africa South Africa en-US WLRN Mon, 28 Nov 2022 22:00:00 GMT /world/npr-breaking-news/2022-11-27/diamond-diggers-in-south-africas-deserted-mines-break-the-law-and-risk-their-lives Photos show the desperate search for scraps left by big diamond operators. But amid rampant poverty and unemployment, zama-zamas see no other way to provide for their families. Mon, 28 Nov 2022 22:00:00 GMT /world/npr-breaking-news/2022-11-27/diamond-diggers-in-south-africas-deserted-mines-break-the-law-and-risk-their-lives Tommy Trenchard /news/2022-04-14/flooding-kills-at-least-259-in-south-africa The death toll is expected to rise as search and rescue operations continue in South Africa's Durban area. The president blamed climate change for the flooding. Thu, 14 Apr 2022 14:28:09 GMT /news/2022-04-14/flooding-kills-at-least-259-in-south-africa The Associated Press /2022-02-21/more-contagious-version-of-omicron-spreads-in-u-s-fueling-worries The omicron BA.2 variant spreads about 30% more easily and has caused surges in other countries. Its steady increase in the U.S. raises questions about the wisdom of rolling back COVID restrictions. Mon, 21 Feb 2022 16:20:00 GMT /2022-02-21/more-contagious-version-of-omicron-spreads-in-u-s-fueling-worries Rob Stein /2021-11-25/stocks-and-oil-prices-drop-as-the-world-reacts-to-new-coronavirus-variant-omicron Stock markets around the world tumbled on concerns about the new variant. While it's too soon to tell exactly how the variant functions, virologists are rushing to learn more. Fri, 26 Nov 2021 10:56:18 GMT /2021-11-25/stocks-and-oil-prices-drop-as-the-world-reacts-to-new-coronavirus-variant-omicron Martin Kaste, Joel Rose /commentary/2021-07-29/cuban-exiles-want-the-world-on-their-side-not-cubas-try-persuasion-not-petulance COMMENTARY Cuban-Americans want countries to join an anti-apartheid-style front against Cuba. Do they recall how they dissed the anti-apartheid movement? Thu, 29 Jul 2021 13:32:33 GMT /commentary/2021-07-29/cuban-exiles-want-the-world-on-their-side-not-cubas-try-persuasion-not-petulance Tim Padgett /news/2021-04-19/fast-moving-fire-on-table-mountain-destroys-south-african-landmarks-history A fire spread from Table Mountain National Park to the University of Cape Town, where collections were destroyed at the Jagger Library. Mon, 19 Apr 2021 13:53:44 GMT /news/2021-04-19/fast-moving-fire-on-table-mountain-destroys-south-african-landmarks-history Jaclyn Diaz /2019-12-09/miss-universe-2019-is-young-gifted-and-an-outspoken-believer-in-black-girl-magic Zozibini Tunzi of South Africa speaks out on "natural" beauty, gender equality and climate change. Mon, 09 Dec 2019 19:45:01 GMT /2019-12-09/miss-universe-2019-is-young-gifted-and-an-outspoken-believer-in-black-girl-magic Isabella Gomez Sarmiento /news/2018-07-05/how-a-broward-area-business-grad-started-a-nonprofit-in-south-africa Over the last two years, Gaia Calcaterra has learned how to run a global nonprofit from South Florida.In 2015, Calcaterra, who is originally from South… Thu, 05 Jul 2018 22:57:02 GMT /news/2018-07-05/how-a-broward-area-business-grad-started-a-nonprofit-in-south-africa Caitie Muñoz /2018-05-02/archbishop-tutu-donating-collection-to-unf Archbishop Desmond Tutu is donating the Archbishop Desmond Tutu Collection to the University of North Florida’s Thomas G. Carpenter Library. Wed, 02 May 2018 15:54:07 GMT /2018-05-02/archbishop-tutu-donating-collection-to-unf Bill Bortzfield /television/2014-01-15/its-history-night-stonewall-south-africa-and-mlk On Thursday nights, ¸Û°ÄÌìϲÊlooks back at the people, places and major events that have shaped South Florida, the United States and our modern world. On… Thu, 16 Jan 2014 02:00:00 GMT /television/2014-01-15/its-history-night-stonewall-south-africa-and-mlk Daniel Hicks