Four South African cities have been ranked among the most violent places in the world.
has published its annual ranking of the 50 most violent cities in the world – with Nelson Mandela Bay leaping past Cape Town and Durban to be ranked as the most dangerous city in South Africa.
Cape Town was previously the only South African city to have the dishonour of being in the top 10, when it ranked 8th in 2019, and 9th in 2015. As has been the case for more than a decade, the overall top 50 is dominated by South American countries, with the balance filled by other nations in the Americas, including the USA, Haiti and Jamaica.South African cities also carry the dishonour of outranking many of the cities by the sheer number of murders on record.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Four Individuals Charged with Human Trafficking and Kidnapping in South AfricaFour individuals have appeared in court on charges of human trafficking and kidnapping in South Africa. A petition calling for the denial of bail to the suspects has gained attention, shedding light on the issue of missing children and the need for better law enforcement training.
Read more »
South Africa Emerges as America's Largest Trading Partner in AfricaSouth Africa has become America’s largest trading partner in Africa, with over $20-billion of two-way trade of goods. More than 600 American businesses now operate in South Africa. Africa's population is expected to grow significantly by 2050, presenting opportunities for investment. US Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen visited South Africa to strengthen ties between the two countries and continents.
Read more »
Africa: Ghana, South Africa Formalise Multi-Sectoral Engagements At Bi-National CommissionThe President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has on behalf of the government and people of Ghana formalized engagements on education, health and mining under the Bi-National Commission.
Read more »
Former South African Striker Marks Maponyane Highlights Striker Crisis in South AfricaMarks 'Go Man Go' Maponyane, a former Bafana Bafana, Kaizer Chiefs, and Orlando Pirates striker, expresses concern over the lack of goals from strikers in the Premier Soccer League. He calls on coaches to address the issue and discusses the decline of South African strikers in recent years.
Read more »
‘Ready Steady Cook South Africa’: Moshe Ndiki hosts new showSouth African media personality Moshe Ndiki will be hosting cooking show 'Ready Steady Cook South Africa'.
Read more »
South Africa: Young Voices Missing in Online Chatter as South Africans Prepare to VoteSouth Africa's upcoming elections sparked extensive online chatter, but a crucial question remains: where are the young voters? The discussions on social media, with over 450,000 mentions between February 12th and 29th, reveal a mix of frustrations and hopes, reveals the Center for Analytics and Behavioral Change (CABC).
Read more »