South Africa

South Africa

South Africa: scuffles break out at pro- and anti-Zuma rallies

Scuffles have broken out during protests in Johannesburg: one, calling for the resignation of President Jacob Zuma and another in support of the leader.

08/04/2017

Africanews

Rhino horn sale legal in South Africa after final court ruling against ban

South Africa's highest court has dismissed an appeal by government to uphold a ban on the sale of rhino horns in the country.

06/04/2017

South Africa

ANC rallies behind embattled Zuma as calls for him to quit grow

South Africa’s embattled President Jacob Zuma has been backed by his ruling ANC amid growing calls for him to step down.

05/04/2017

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Unique talent saves Pigcasso from the slaughterhouse

Pigcasso was originally bred to be slaughtered at a pig farm but was rescued at just four weeks old by Joanne Lefson, who was upset by the squalid conditions she was kept…

29/03/2017

South Africa

Veteran anti-apartheid leader Ahmed Kathrada dies at 87

South Africa mourns the loss of anti-apartheid leader Ahmed Kathrada who has died aged 87.

28/03/2017

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Strong winds force cancellation of Cape Town cycling tour

The Cape Town cycling tour was cancelled on Sunday (March 12) due to gale-force winds blowing in excess of 100 km per hour across parts of the cycling route.

14/03/2017

South Africa

Cape Town wind batters cyclists

Cape Town’s 40th annual Cycle Tour has been cancelled due to extremely high winds that made it hard for cyclists to even stay on their bikes.

13/03/2017

South Africa

S.Africa: taxi drivers cause Johannesburg jams in Uber protest

In South Africa, roads leading to Johannesburg’s airport have been disrupted by taxi drivers protesting against Uber.

10/03/2017

South Africa

Lucky escape for some as Johannesburg hospital roof collapses

Rescuers have been continuing the search for possible victims after the collapse of a roof at a hospital in Johannesburg.

03/03/2017

South Africa

Violence erupts between locals and migrants in South Africa

The unrest in Pretoria broke out despite a condemnation of anti-foreigner violence and call for calm from President Jacob Zuma.

24/02/2017

South Africa

Watch: Scuffles break out in South African parliament

There were violent clashes inside South Africa’s parliament on Thursday, (February 9), as members of the Economic Freedom Fighters, (EFF), were forcibly removed.

10/02/2017

South Africa

South Africa: Brawls break out during Zuma's State of the Nation address

Brawls have broken out inside South Africa’s parliament after opposition MPs were thrown out of the chamber during President Jacob Zuma’s State of the Nation…

10/02/2017

Sport

South Africa mourns sad death of Joost van der Westhuizen

Joost van der Westhuizen, South Africa's scrum half at the 1995 World Cup, has died aged 45 from motor neurone disease.

06/02/2017

Sci-Tech

Fake pelts mean living leopards

Living leopards thanks to fake pelts

01/02/2017

Cult

Fashion in the face of financial problems in Africa

Designers in Africa have seen their craft suffer during an economic crisis which has hit the continent.

06/01/2017

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Protesters demand resignation of South African president Jacob Zuma

Thousands of South Africans took to the streets to demand the resignation of President Jacob Zuma.

03/11/2016

South Africa

Bad news for Zuma as corruption watchdog recommends official inquiry

A report by an anti-corruption watchdog is recommending a commission of inquiry be set up within 30 days to probe claims of influence peddling in government

02/11/2016

South Africa

Nelson Mandela Foundation deals blow to South African President

South Africa’s President has come under fire from the Nelson Mandela Foundation, which has called for him to be sacked for bad leadership.

01/11/2016

South Africa

South Africa to withdraw from the ICC

The country's Justice Minister, Michael Masutha, says the court's obligations are no consistent with legislation granting diplomatic immunity to sitting leaders.

21/10/2016

South Africa

Police and students battle in Joburg as education crisis spirals

The crisis in South African higher education shows no sign of abating as clashes once again erupt between police and students.

12/10/2016

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Clashes between students and Police in South Africa

Violent clashes have erupted between students and police officers in South Africa.

11/10/2016

South Africa

Higher education crisis in South Africa as protests and violence grow

Police and students have engaged in running battles at Wits University in Johannesburg.

10/10/2016

South Africa

Archbishop Desmond Tutu turns 85 saying he wants 'assisted death'

The veteran anti-apartheid campaigner is backing assisted dying for terminally ill people, which is opposed by his own Anglican church.

07/10/2016

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South African police clash with student protesters

South African police have fired rubber bullets and set off stun grenades to disperse student protesters on a Johannesburg university campus.

05/10/2016

South Africa

Protests escalate into violence in South Africa as police and students clash

Protesters and police clash as demonstrations over tuition fee increases at Wits University escalate.

04/10/2016

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South African police fire rubber bullets at students protesting tuition costs at Rhodes University

Tensions were running high at South Africa’s Rhodes University on Wednesday (September 28) as police and students scuffled during a demonstration over tuition…

30/09/2016