The Latest Breaking News from South Africa

The South African anti-apartheid cathedral that’s now a pro-Palestine hub

As Israel’s war on Gaza enters a second year, weekly vigils at St George’s Cathedral in Cape Town call for peace.

Al Jazeera · Oct 11, 2024

Padmanabh Singh, South Africa's Lance Watson shine as Team Jaipur win Sawai Man Guard Polo Cup

JAIPUR: Team Jaipur USPA edged past Carysil Polo by a wafer-thin margin of 8-7 to emerge champions in the Sawai Man Guard Cup (6 Goals) at the Rajasthan Polo Club ground here recently.

The Times of India · Oct 11, 2024

After a 2-year investigation, South African president won't be charged over $580K hidden in a couch

Prosecutors say South African President Cyril Ramaphosa won’t face criminal charges over a hidden cash scandal that was revealed more than two years ago and triggered an investigation by a special police unit

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2024

‘I can’t survive’: Malawians hit hard by South Africa’s crackdown on illegal migration

Many of those who sought work in South Africa have been deported back to a country in dire financial straits

The Guardian - UK · Oct 10, 2024

Women's T20 World Cup points table: India, South Africa boost net run rates in wins

On Wednesday two teams boosted their chances of qualification at the Women's T20 World Cup and two others were sent packing. South Africa and India earned big net run rate (NRR) gains following their wins over Scotland and Sri Lanka respectively.

The Times of India · Oct 10, 2024

Bolivia joins South Africa’s ICJ genocide case against Israel

South American state ‘has a responsibility to condemn the crime of genocide’, it says in its filing.

Al Jazeera · Oct 9, 2024

Anglo-Boer War: how a bloody conflict 125 years ago still shapes South Africa

The 125th anniversary of the Anglo-Boer War of 1899-1902 is marked on 11 October 2024. Also known as the South African War or the Second Boer War, the brutal conflict between the colonising forces of the British and the Boers (originally Dutch settlers, today known as Afrikaners) affected all cultural…

The Conversation · Oct 9, 2024

Joe El-Abd sees Ferguson-era Man Utd as example for England after staff upheaval

El-Abd has taken over from Felix Jones after the Irishman who helped South Africa win the 2019 and 2023 World Cups unexpectedly resigned in August.

The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2024

Rushing or delaying decisions is linked to anxiety and depression in young people – study

Each day we make thousands of decisions, starting with what to have for breakfast and what to wear. We make so many decisions that we don’t keep count.

The Conversation · Oct 8, 2024

Australia Tour: India likely to play intra-squad practice game against India A

NEW DELHI: The Indian team is expected to leave for Australia at least two weeks prior to the first Test starting November 22 in Perth and will be playing one or two intra-squad matches against their 'A' team colleagues as a tune-up to the opening fixture.

The Times of India · Oct 8, 2024