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Court rejects Caster Semenya's appeal against testosterone regulation

Olympic champion under threat from ruling which would restrict the level of testosterone permitted for female runners.

01/05/2019

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Meet the six-year-old that is one of the world's youngest DJs

Better known as Arch Jnr, the six-year-old is often hired to play at different events, including concerts, private shows and festivals.

10/04/2019

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Chaos erupts between South Africa left-wing parties' supporters

Chaos erupted between supporters of South Africa's ultra-leftist parties on Friday (April 5) ahead of national elections scheduled for next month (May 8)

07/04/2019

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Champion cliff divers enjoy incredible South African scenery

It was a special kind of season warm-up for the reigning Cliff Diving World Champions Rhiannan Iffland and Gary Hunt when they headed for a "cliff dive-and-safari" adventure in South Africa.

19/03/2019

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Painting sow 'Pigcasso' hogs the limelight at South Africa farm

Pigcasso, a rescued pig in South Africa, has become an art sensation, painting pieces that sell for thousands of dollars.

13/03/2019

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Elephant seal travelled across 6500kms to stay on beach in South Africa

The rare animal has made its way to Cape Town’s Fish Hoek beach, where he’s made a nesting area in the popular stretch by the sea. Locals and tourists can get a good look at the creature but must give him space.

23/02/2019

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Newborn baby rescued from storm drain in South Africa

Rescue workers in South Africa pulled a newborn baby from a storm drain in a four-hour operation that ended with applause and cheers from onlookers.

12/02/2019

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South Africans commemorate the 180th anniversary of the Battle of Blood River

South Africans remember the 180th anniversary of the Battle of Blood River when hundreds of Voortrekker fought thousands of Zulu resulting in over 3,000 Zulu deaths

17/12/2018

South Africa

South African cop escapes to Greece after exposing police brutality

Noone understands what a whistleblower goes through, says South African police officer in self-exile.

04/12/2018

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11-year-old raises €14,000 to save orphaned rhinos

An 11-year-old South African boy takes care of rhino orphans by raising money on Facebook.

14/11/2018

South Africa

Oldest known human drawing found in South African cave

Scientists said on Wednesday that they have discovered the world's oldest drawing on a small rock in South Africa.

13/09/2018

Business

Digital finance and artificial intelligence at the ITU Telecom World 2018

Innovation and technology take centre stage in Durban event

11/09/2018

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Watch: The unique dance moves of Theresa May

British Prime Minister Theresa May has been spotted busting moves on a school visit in South Africa.

28/08/2018

South Africa

Britain's post-Brexit plans for Africa

The British Prime Minister Theresa May says she wants the UK to be the biggest G7 investor in Africa after Brexit

28/08/2018

South Africa

WATCH: Ramaphosa to change constitution to allow land expropriation

South Africa's ruling African National Congress has decided to amend the country's constitution to allow for land expropriation without compensation. The move has divided the country.

01/08/2018

Business

Brics summit: importance of "open world economy"

Leaders of the BRICS bloc of emerging economies, signed a declaration supporting an open and inclusive multilateral trading system under World Trade Organisation rules

27/07/2018

South Africa

South Africa: 11 taxi drivers killed in ambush

11 South African taxi drivers were killed after they were ambushed on Saturday night.

22/07/2018

South Africa

Euroviews. Mandela's Long Walk To Freedom Showed We Can Change The World | View

His face is one of the most recognisable in the world but back then, it had been 24 years since the last photograph of Mandela had been published. Few people knew what Mandela looked like, let alone what kind of man he had become. And now here he was, standing before me, his hand outstretched.

18/07/2018

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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

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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

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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

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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