The Latest Breaking News from South Africa

“Surely this is the most solitary organism in the world,” wrote palaeontologist Richard Fortey in his book about the evolution of life.

Recent deaths from mpox in South Africa raise concerns about local transmission and prompt vaccination efforts to protect the population.

South African lawmakers set to elect president amidst ANC's unity government efforts post-election. Negotiations ongoing for national unity government form...

More than 97,000 cases and 186 deaths were reported across 117 countries in the first four months of 2024.

Health minister says ‘one death is too many, especially from a preventable and manageable disease’

The National Arts Festival was established in 1974 in Grahamstown (now Makhanda) in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province. Each year, in winter, the rural town transforms into a hive of theatres, galleries, markets and eating spots.

MSNBC host and author traces his family’s roots and connects their quest for belonging and equality to today

ANC must work with rival parties after losing its majority but voters are sceptical of any government of national unity

South Africa’s 2024 general election, with its devastating loss of a majority for the ruling African National Congress (ANC), is also damaging for President Cyril Ramaphosa (71). To lead your party to such a huge loss of electoral support is an indictment, and the toughest test of your leadership capabilities.