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.

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

NEW DELHI: Former South Africa captain Graeme Smith issued a warning to England about their chances in the current Test series against India, stating that if the hosts "get their noses ahead then they are tough to catch."

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.

South African nuclear scientists want to build a new generation of mini nuclear reactors, both to plug holes in their own country's blackout-plagued grid and to build an export industry for the future.