The Latest Breaking News from South Africa

South Africa has been struggling for decades to reduce poverty, inequality and unemployment and raise the rate of economic growth.

Tim and Elizabeth have visited 35 countries over the past 16 years

A much-changed England were unimpressive in a 2-1 friendly victory against South Africa at Coventry

Minute-by-minute report: England were sloppy against a pacy South Africa side but managed to hang on for the win. Scott Murray was watching

England 2-1 South Africa: Sarina Wiegman’s side bounced back after a shock defeat to Germany but there are still areas for improvement

Between 1986 and 1994, the people of Mitchells Plain in Cape Town lived with a terrifying shadow over their lives. A killer was abducting young boys, often close to railway stations, raping and murdering them. By early 1994, 22 bodies had been discovered across an extensive area of sand dunes.

The last two summits of Brics countries have raised questions about the coalition’s identity and purpose. This began to come into focus at the summit hosted by South Africa in 2023, and more acutely at the recent 2024 summit in Kazan, Russia.

The Springboks want a clean sweep but Australia, Argentina and New Zealand may have more modest November targets

South Africa accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza, presenting evidence to the ICJ. Israel denies allegations, calling for a deeper understanding of the conflict.