NHS staff stuck in South Africa plead for help to get home and join virus fight
Two British health workers stuck in South Africa are appealing for help getting back to the UK so they can join the NHS battle against coronavirus.
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Virus prevention measures turn violent in parts of Africa
Virus prevention measures have taken a violent turn in parts of Africa as countries impose lockdowns and curfews or seal off major cities.
Ladysmith Black Mambazo founder Joseph Shabalala dies aged 78
Joseph Shabalala, the founder of the South African multi-Grammy Award-winning music group Ladysmith Black Mambazo, has died aged 78.
Aberdeen cricketer Solo returns home as he battles rare illness
An Aberdeen star struck down by a rare illness has returned home after an anonymous benefactor stepped in to fund his journey.
BBC announces one-off South Africa special with Oti Mabuse
Strictly Come Dancing champion Oti Mabuse will travel back to her home country of South Africa to film a one-off BBC special.
Mystery £80,000 cash gift lets Aberdeen cricketer Solo Nqweni fly home to South Africa
An Aberdeen cricket star who was struck down by a rare illness will be able to return home after an anonymous benefactor stepped in to fund his journey.
Doctor Who star talks about ‘terrifying and dangerous’ filming moment
Jodie Whittaker has told of a “terrifying” experience she had on the set of Doctor Who, adding that she “could have died”.
First candidate fired from The Apprentice after failing to make a single sale
Shahin Hassan has said that he feels “really gutted and disappointed” after becoming the first candidate to be fired from The Apprentice.
Arnold Schwarzenegger drop-kicked in the back during event in South Africa
Arnold Schwarzenegger has reassured fans after a video emerged showing him being drop-kicked in the back during an event in South Africa.
Identity terms including ‘transperson’ adopted by Scrabble
The term “transperson” and other words focused on gender identity will now be included in Scrabble.
US resident Kate Beckinsale misses ‘self-deprecating humour’ of British men
Kate Beckinsale has admitted to missing the British sense of humour – especially in men.
Exhibition to go beyond ‘Mandela myth’ with previously unseen personal objects
A new exhibition about Nelson Mandela will go beyond the “Mandela myth” and tell the story of his “remarkable life” through unseen personal possessions.
Oprah offers rousing tribute to Mandela on South Africa visit
Oprah Winfrey has delivered a rousing tribute to Nelson Mandela and urged the youth of South Africa and beyond to overcome failure and trauma on the road to accomplishing their goals.
Obama joins South Africans to mark Mandela centennial
South Africans have joined former US president Barack Obama in marking the centennial of anti-apartheid leader Nelson Mandela’s birth with acts of charity in a country still struggling with deep economic inequality 24 years after the end of white minority rule.
Farewell as last ship built in Aberdeen sails into history
A “sentimental” farewell celebration has been held for the last ship built in Aberdeen.
Jazz musician Hugh Masekela dies at 78
South African musician Hugh Masekela has died at the age of 78.
Jazz musician Hugh Masekela dies at 78
South African jazz musician and anti-apartheid activist Hugh Masekela has died at the age of 78.
Jazz musician Hugh Masakela dies
South African jazz musician and anti-apartheid activist Hugh Masekela has died at the age of 78, according to the Associated Press. A statement issued by his family said he died peacefully in Johannesburg, surrounded by his family, after suffering from prostate cancer.
Adventurer to drive 9,000 miles from Aberdeen to South Africa in memory of her dad
A woman from New Zealand is preparing to embark upon a globetrotting “trip of a lifetime” in memory of her dad.
No-fishing zones could help African penguins, study suggests
Small no-fishing zones around colonies of African penguins can help this struggling species, new research shows.
Sweet taste of victory for Lawrie in South Africa
Paul Lawrie won his first title since 2012 with victory at the Dimension Data Pro-Am in South Africa.
Watch: 96th-minute equalising bicycle kick from a goalkeeper is without question the most outrageous goal of 2016
Oscarine Masuluke is a goalkeeper who plays for Baroka FC – and this was him, but on a really good day.
Wife’s anguish over justice for murdered husband
THE wife of a murdered dad has said her life is falling apart, two years on from his death.