The Latest Breaking News from South Africa

Recent deaths from mpox in South Africa raise concerns about local transmission and prompt vaccination efforts to protect the population.

Mpox, known as monkeypox, is caused by infection with a virus that’s in the same family as the one that causes smallpox

More than 97,000 cases and 186 deaths were reported across 117 countries in the first four months of 2024.

Health minister says ‘one death is too many, especially from a preventable and manageable disease’

The National Arts Festival was established in 1974 in Grahamstown (now Makhanda) in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province. Each year, in winter, the rural town transforms into a hive of theatres, galleries, markets and eating spots.

MSNBC host and author traces his family’s roots and connects their quest for belonging and equality to today

ANC must work with rival parties after losing its majority but voters are sceptical of any government of national unity

South Africa’s 2024 general election, with its devastating loss of a majority for the ruling African National Congress (ANC), is also damaging for President Cyril Ramaphosa (71). To lead your party to such a huge loss of electoral support is an indictment, and the toughest test of your leadership capabilities.

The World Cup in France delivered several classic knockout ties and there were a few unexpected stories off the pitch