The Latest Breaking News from South Africa

In tonight’s edition: May 29 is set as the date when South Africa's ruling ANC party will face voters for what may be the first real challenge to its domination of the political landscape. Also, Guinea's ruling junta doubles down on its dissolution of the government by announcing further restrictions.…

Three decades after the advent of democracy, South Africa will go to the polls on May 29 for general elections and perhaps the first serious challenge to ANC rule.

Ruling ANC faces a tough challenge to retain its majority in seventh election since the end of the apartheid system.

International Court of Justice to hear from 52 countries on legality of Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories.

South Africa's economy faces challenges with high unemployment rates before the election, requiring targeted interventions for job creation and economic re...

South Africa accuses Israel of apartheid against Palestinians at the International Court of Justice. Ongoing hearings and disputes over Israel's policies i...

Unchecked border movement and poor sewage systems have a new partner in wreaking havoc: climate change

The South African bassist helped create one of the most distinctive tones and techniques of the era, but maintains the decision was a very happy accident

Johannesburg-based Amplats says one in five jobs will be lost in South Africa amid plunge in profits

Great cricketing all-rounder who played seven Test matches for his native South Africa and 14 seasons for Gloucestershire

The United Nations' highest court opens historic hearings Monday into the legality of Israel's 57-year occupation of lands sought for a Palestinian state.