The Latest Breaking News from South Africa

274 men and 122 women will race in the elite categories this weekend, including a raft of WorldTour talent

Six South African activists who were detained by Israel while attempting to reach Gaza as part of an aid flotilla claim that they were subjected to harsher treatment than others

Voluntary medical male circumcision is one of the most important ways to reduce new HIV infections. The foreskin contains receptors that the HIV virus can attach to, and removing it reduces HIV transmission from women to men by about 60% .

South Africa’s long history of wrongdoing spans from Willem Adriaan van der Stel’s days of running a corrupt trading monopoly to present-day South Africa. Van der Stel was the second Governor of the Cape Dutch Colony, from 1699 to his removal in 1707.

Heather Knight rode her luck to make 79 not out and help England avoid a shock defeat to Bangladesh

Diamonds coach Stacey Marinkovich insists trying and testing different players will be key for her side as they prepare to take on South Africa and New Zealand.

South Africa’s constitution promises all citizens access to adequate housing and basic services – water, security, sanitation and electricity. In practice, people from rich to poor experience persistent water cuts, sewage overflows, electricity blackouts and uneven policing. Fiona Anciano, Charlotte Lemanski, Christina Culwick Fatti and Margot Rubin are urban researchers…

A US-blacklisted Russian cargo plane landed in South Africa, prompting trade concerns, diplomatic tension, and speculation

Russian cargo plane blacklisted by the US lands in South Africa, triggering diplomatic tension and questions over sanctions enforcement.