A Tennessee pastor is crediting a "miracle" from God after South Africa police rescued him from a days-long kidnapping. The suspects were demanding a ransom of 5 million Rand.

South African officials ramped up their calls for a balanced approach to energy transition on Tuesday, arguing that economic development and environmental protection must work in tandem rather than in opposition.

In the plains of South Africa, a group of creatures have been dubbed Africa’s Big Five for their renowned strength, iconic image and appeal to tourists. The group — including lions, leopards, rhinoceroses, elephants and the African buffalo — are scattered across the landscape, but some are easier to see than others.

South Africa is Elon Musk’s home nation. The white refugees from there got preferential treatment from the Trump administration.

French oil major TotalEnergies is hoping to drill in South Africa next year, once it gets permits, senior vice president for Africa, Mike Sangster, told a conference on Tuesday.

From July through June 2026, the new season will showcase works by John Coltrane, the South African pianist Abdullah Ibrahim and more.