While China and the West have been pushing for more electric vehicles on the road, gas-powered cars still dominate in Africa. Chinese automakers are tapping into the South African car market, the largest on the continent, often pushing existing brands to the curb. Kate Bartlett reports.
Tuberculosis is a leading cause of death in South Africa. The BEAT Tuberculosis study, focused on children and pregnant women, has revealed a promising new treatment that could mark a significant breakthrough in the fight against drug-resistant TB. Zaheer Cassim reports.
Esteemed American astronaut, geoscience professor and artist Sian Proctor is touring South African schools to emphasize the importance of education in science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics.
Some members of US Congress have called for South Africa to be excluded from African Growth and Opportunity Act, program that grants duty-free access to enormous US market for many South African exports
South Africa’s newly-appointed minister of sports – a self-described former gangster – wants to promote a sport that has associations with South African gangster culture. The sport of “spinning” involves fast-moving cars and dangerous stunts.
Chinese escaping poverty at home in the 19th and early 20th centuries sought their fortunes in South Africa’s 'City of Gold.' Newer migrants are still coming with money as China prospers in recent decades. Kate Bartlett has the story
Thirty years into South Africa’s democracy, many voters say they are unhappy with the status quo. Kate Bartlett spoke to voters in two very different areas of Johannesburg about why they felt it was important to turn out
Children across Africa are competing for a spot in the finals of the African Spelling Bee, which will be held in Abuja, Nigeria, in December. We caught up with one hopeful speller at the recent South African regional finals. VOA’s Zaheer Cassim reports.
A groundbreaking clinical trial is underway in South Africa, marking a pivotal moment in the fight against tuberculosis. The new vaccine could become the first to help prevent pulmonary TB, the most common form of the disease, in adolescents and adults. Zaheer Cassim has the story.
South Africa's treatment of its big cats has long tarnished its reputation for conservation, from allowing captive-bred lion hunting to selling lion bones to East Asia for their purported "medicinal" qualities. But now, the country is ending all that. Kate Bartlett reports from Free State province.
At least 16 African countries will hold elections in the remaining months of 2024. But voters who go online for political news are risking exposure to disinformation and misinformation. That's were a new digital ethics organization comes in to help. Zaheer Cassim has this story from Johannesburg.
Africa’s entertainment industry is another stage where global competition between China and the U.S. is playing out. African artists see it as an opportunity. Kate Bartlett has the details from Johannesburg. Camera and video editing by Zaheer Cassim.
In South Africa, skateboarding is enjoying something of a revolution. The once predominantly male pursuit is attracting more and more women. VOA’s Zaheer Cassim reports from Johannesburg.
Edmund Wessels, a South African biomedical engineer, was awarded the 2023 Royal Academy of Engineering Africa Prize for his invention, the FlexiGyn. It helps gynecologists diagnose and treat uterine problems without a need for anesthesia or expensive equipment. Zaheer Cassim has more from Cape Town.
Black people struggle to enter luxury sports in South Africa, but Komane Harold Tjiane is tackling the challenge, training to become a hot air balloon pilot
Smart cameras, drones, and other technology are helping rangers better protect endangered species
South African currency, already under pressure, plummets to new lows after US official accuses country of helping Russia
South Africa itself plays an important role in space exploration, with plans for a ground station in the Karoo region that will support NASA's future deep space missions
A company offers nonsexual human touch for individuals dealing with loneliness and stress
For some, the holy month is not only about prayer and fasting but also about lending a helping hand to the less fortunate
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