The Latest Breaking News from South Africa

South African athlete Pistorius granted parole ten years after killing his girlfriend

South African former Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius, jailed in 2014 for killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, was granted parole, prison authorities said on Friday.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 24, 2023

India 'A' Tour of South Africa: Some seniors might play one of three first-class games

NEW DELHI: Some of the senior team Test specialists might be sent early to South Africa to take part in India 'A' side's three-match 'shadow tour' of the country, which will be a pre-cursor to the all-important two-match Test series, starting on December 26.

The Times of India · Nov 24, 2023

FIA Rally Star winners selected for 2024 JWRC

Jose Caparo (Peru), Taylor Gill (Australia), Romet Jurgenson (Estonia) and Max Smart (South Africa) will receive a fully funded JWRC programme in 2024.

Autosport · Nov 24, 2023

South Africa, Colombia and others are fighting drugmakers over access to TB and HIV drugs

In a series of moves experts say signal a shift in how developing countries deal with pharmaceuticals, South Africa, Colombia and others have recently adopted a more combative approach towards drugmakers, pushing back on policies that deny treatment to millions of people with tuberculosis and HIV

The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2023

South Africa: EFF leader Julius Malema and five MPs sanctioned

In tonight's edition: The leader of South Africa's leftist opposition party the Economic Freedom Fighters and five other members face suspension without pay after being found guilty of contempt of parliament. In Zimbabwe, dozens of volunteers are working around the clock to try to assess the effects of drought on…

France 24 · Nov 23, 2023

South Africa’s immigration proposals are based on false claims and poor logic – experts

The South African government recently issued a long-awaited policy statement – called a White Paper – outlining proposed changes to the country’s asylum and immigration system. More than 20 years after its first post-apartheid immigration legislation in 1998, immigration remains a pressing concern. Getting this policy right could help with…

The Conversation · Nov 23, 2023

Pat Cummins | The atypical Aussie captain

Australia’s sixth ICC Cricket World Cup title caps off a monumental year for Pat Cummins, launching him into the pantheon of greats. Subscribe to The Hindu to read this profile of Australia cricket captain Pat Cummins

The Hindu · Nov 23, 2023

South Africa and renewable energy: a 12-year-old programme offers insights for countries moving to cleaner power sources

There are many unknowns about how societies will manage the climate transition. And the associated energy transition from fossil fuel-based energy to renewable energy.

The Conversation · Nov 23, 2023

Rahul Dravid not keen on contract extension; VVS Laxman set to be next India head coach

MUMBAI: Team India's heart-breaking six-wicket defeat to Australia in the final of the World Cup on Sunday at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad will now be looked at as the end of an era. It was the last match for India with Rahul Dravid as head coach, TOI has…

The Times of India · Nov 23, 2023

Is the Palladium Plunge A Buying Opportunity?

Palladium prices have plunged to lows that were more than one-third of the 2020 record peak. With Russia as the leading producer, the potential for another rally in the rare precious and industrial metal is high.

Barchart · Nov 22, 2023