no comment Snowfall brings welcome end to dry conditions Snow blanketed South Africa’s Cape as a cold front hit parts of the country on Monday, July 2. 03/07/2018
South Africa New Boks skipper Kolisi wants to inspire all South Africans The 26-year-old loose forward was named as the first black test captain of the Boks for their home three-test series against England next month. 31/05/2018
Sport End of the road for Caster Semenya? The career of controversial South African athlete Caster Semenya could be at an end after tougher rules came into effect on Thursday. 26/04/2018
South Africa South Africa bids a final farewell to Winnie Mandela Thousands of mourners packed into a Soweto stadium for the funeral of the anti-apartheid campaigner who died on April 2 at the age of 81 15/04/2018
no comment Diplomats visit house of late Winnie Madikizela-Mandela Ambassadors from dozens of countries arrived to pay their respects at the Soweto home of the late Winnie Madikizela-Mandela on Tuesday. 10/04/2018
South Africa Corruption charges case against former President of South Africa Jacob Zuma adjourned til 8 June It relates to a $2.5 billion arms deal. In a procedural appearance that lasted less than 15 minutes, state prosecutors and Zuma's lawyers asked the Durban High Court to adjourn the case until June 8 so both sides could prepare submissions. 06/04/2018
South Africa State funeral for Winnie Mandela Controversial and divisive, South Africans pay tribute to Winnie Mandela, the woman many call "the mother of the nation" 03/04/2018
South Africa Oz cricket captain banned for one test after ball-tampering The captain of the Australian cricket team Steven Smith has been suspended for the next test match and fined 100 percent of his match fee in an escalating row over cheating. 25/03/2018
South Africa Zuma charged with corruption Zuma was at the centre of a 1990s deal to buy European military kit that has cast a shadow over politics in South Africa for years 16/03/2018
South Africa A fresh start for South Africa? Many hope new President Cyril Ramaphosa will represent a break from the past. 16/02/2018
South Africa Cape Town prepares for ‘Day Zero’ South Africa’s most popular tourist city is running out of water. 16/02/2018
economy Economic challenges lie ahead for South Africa New President Cyril Ramaphosa’s in-tray is likely to be full as he prepares to tackle South Africa’s economic problems. 16/02/2018
South Africa New dawn for South Africa? A former South African lawmaker and an anti-corruption campaigner explain why the election of Cyril Ramaphosa means hope for many in the country. 16/02/2018
South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa elected as South Africa’s president Cyril Ramaphosa elected as South Africa’s president 15/02/2018
South Africa South African President Jacob Zuma resigns amid corruption claims The 75-year-old heeds orders from the ruling African National Congress to bring an end to nine scandal-plagued years in power. 14/02/2018
South Africa South African president Jacob Zuma refuses to resign Hours earlier the luxury home of the Gupta family, who are close friends of Zuma, was raided by police in an anti-corruption probe. 14/02/2018
South Africa South African police raid home of wealthy Gupta family Three Gupta brothers alleged to have corrupt links with President Zuma. 14/02/2018
South Africa Zuma maintains suspense over fate as South African president The embattled leader is facing mounting calls to quit as South Africa's head of state 13/02/2018
South Africa ANC calls time on President Jacob Zuma South Africa's ruling party decides to end president's term early after corruption allegations refuse to go away. 13/02/2018
South Africa End game for South Africa's Zuma? ANC eager to seal his fate During celebrations marking 100 years since the birth of former President Nelson Mandela, ANC leader Cyril Ramaphosa called for Zuma's exit to happen in an orderly fashion, as Mandela would have wanted. 11/02/2018
South Africa Midnight queues in Cape Town as water crisis deepens Residents and visitors are restricted to 50 litres a day, amid the South African city's worst drought in a century 06/02/2018
South Africa Zuma on the brink as presidential speech is postponed Pressure is mounting on the South African president to step down 06/02/2018
South Africa Cape Town struggling to cope with worst drought in a century And the South African city's tourism industry could also take a hit 03/02/2018
South Africa Water crisis grips Cape Town, South Africa, after drought stretching y Based on current projections, "Day Zero" is forecast for April 12, according to officials. That would make Cape Town the world's first major city to run dry. 30/01/2018
South Africa Cape Town faces end to home-piped water in April as drought crisis dee Critics warn standpipes being erected around city may not be able to cope with demand. 24/01/2018
South Africa South African jazz musician and anti-apartheid activist Hugh Masekela The man known as the “father of South African jazz”, who used his music to oppose racial segregation, has died aged 78. 23/01/2018
