The Latest Breaking News from South Africa

In April 1994, the country held its first all-race, democratic elections. See how the Guardian reported events

"In Africa, the number of overweight children under five has increased by nearly 23% since 2000"

Students from Columbia and other US universities have protested the Vietnam war, the Gulf war and racism in the past.

Former South Africa batsman AB de Villiers acknowledged the batting bonanza in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) but expressed tolerance towards the 'Impact Player' rule.

Stay informed about the stability of the South African rand ahead of key economic data release.

Brazil, Germany, Spain and South Africa sign motion for fairer tax system to deliver £250bn a year extra to fight poverty and climate crisis

Branden Grace, the South African golfer, impresses with exceptional talent and finesse on the course. Known for his smooth swing and strategic play, Grace ...

Patrice Motsepe, head of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), who is also the brother-in-law of South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa, spoke exclusively to FRANCE 24 about whether he intends to run for president in his home country. "There are people who will do a much better job than I…

NEW DELHI: South Africa's hard-hitting batsman David Miller is the latest to join the group criticizing the IPL's 'impact player' rule.

In tonight's edition: A South African high court judge dismisses a case brought by the ruling ANC that had accused the MK party of copyright infringement. Also, flooding hits many parts of Kenya, sweeping away vehicles, submerging key highways and sending some communities scrambling to find higher ground. Staying in…

Cato Pedder, great-granddaughter of South African PM and white supremacist Jan Smuts, uses her family’s legacy to unearth stories of women that shaped, and were shaped by, a troubled nation