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Heavy snowfall grips South Africa (Video)

Disaster management teams have been activated to address power outages and blocked highways. Heavy snowfall, strong winds, and freezing rain have gripped South Africa, after...

The limits of hospitality

I wonder if anyone has looked at the crisis surrounding illegal, virtually unchecked immigration in the US, UK, and European Union, as well as...

South African woman gets life in prison for selling six-year-old daughter

The missing child, identified as Joshlin Smith, was trafficked for about $1,122, according to court documents. While the three individuals convicted of kidnapping and trafficking...

Trump confronts South African president with video on treatment of white farmers

In a highly charged and emotional exchange at the White House on Wednesday, President Donald Trump directly confronted South African President Cyril Ramaphosa with...

Former Springboks wing Cornal Hendricks dies at 37 after reported heart attack

Former Springboks winger Cornal Hendricks has died at the age of 37, reportedly from a massive heart attack. Hendricks played 12 tests for South Africa,...

South African president to meet Trump

Forty-nine members of South Africa’s white minority recently emigrated to the US amid allegations of persecution at home. President Cyril Ramaphosa is planning a meeting...

US welcomes white South African asylum-seekers (Video)

President Donald Trump has accused Pretoria of “genocide”. The first group of white South Africans arrived in the United States on Monday after President Donald...

South Africa enacts major intelligence reforms

Pretoria has established two new intelligence bodies and introduced measures to regulate digital interception. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed off on sweeping reforms...

Pilot dies in air show plane crash (Video)

The incident happened during a performance in Saldanha, South Africa. A test pilot has died after his aircraft crashed during a performance at the West...

Musk slams South Africa over ‘white genocide’

The close adviser to US President Donald Trump has also reiterated that Pretoria won’t allow his Starlink service to operate in the country because...

Researcher at isolated Antarctic base ‘assaulted and threatened to kill’ colleague

A team of South African scientists has pleaded for help after one of its members grew mentally unstable and violent. A team of South African...

US expels South African ambassador

State Secretary Marco Rubio has claimed that Ebrahim Rasool “hates America” and President Trump personally. South Africa’s ambassador to the United States, Ebrahim Rasool, has...

Williamson and Conway lead record partnership as Black Caps defeat South Africa

Kane Williamson's unbeaten 133 and Devon Conway's 97 guided New Zealand to a six-wicket victory over South Africa in the Tri-Nations match in Lahore,...

Trump offers resettlement to white South Africans

The US president has accused Pretoria of “fuelling” violence against “racially disfavoured landowners”. US President Donald Trump has issued an executive order directing government agencies...

South African court orders probe into law firm’s use of AI

A judge at the Pietermaritzburg High Court says a case cited by lawyers representing a local politician did not exist in the country’s legal...

British woman and South African fiance found dead in Vietnam holiday villa

A British woman, Greta Marie Otteson, 33, and her South African fiancé, Els Arno Quinton, 36, were found dead in separate rooms of their...

De Beers sitting on colossal stockpile of diamonds it can’t sell – FT

The precious stone market faces weak demand and rising competition. De Beers Group has amassed its largest diamond stockpile since the 2008 financial crisis, reflecting...

Rescue and arrests: illegal mining tragedy in South Africa

More than 150 illegal miners have been rescued from an abandoned mine in South Africa's Mpumalanga province, with three bodies recovered during the operation. Most...

Sri Lanka crumbles to record low test score of 42 against South Africa in Durban

Sri Lanka were bowled out for just 42 runs in 13.5 overs against South Africa in Durban, marking their lowest Test total ever. Marco Jansen...

NZ man dies protecting family in South Africa

49-year-old Eugene Robbemond from Whanganu tragically lost his life during a violent robbery in Cape Town, South Africa. Visiting his parents, Robbemond intervened as a...

Springboks dominate as Wales suffer 12th consecutive loss

South Africa delivered a commanding performance to defeat a young and outmatched Wales team, extending the hosts' winless streak to 12 games. Early tries from...

What was behind the death of the first African Nobel Peace Prize winner?

Many believe Albert Luthuli was silenced because he was using a global platform to highlight the horrors of Apartheid. Chief Albert Luthuli, renowned anti-Apartheid activist...

White Ferns stun South Africa to claim T20 World Cup victory

The White Ferns pulled off a major upset by defeating South Africa in the T20 Women's World Cup final in Dubai, marking New Zealand's...

Springboks clinch 2024 Rugby Championship with Commanding 48-7 win over Argentina

South Africa secured the 2024 Rugby Championship title with a dominant 48-7 victory over Argentina at Mbombela Stadium. Fullback Aphelele Fassi and flanker Pieter-Steph du...

African Game of Thrones: How will the new Zulu king deal with rebellious relatives?

In South Africa, the largest and most influential traditional monarchy is undergoing epic challenges over the problem of succession. The death of South Africa’s Zulu...

Rugby Championship: Springboks 31 – 27 All Blacks

The Springboks have beaten the All Blacks 31-27 in their Rugby Championship match overnight at Ellis Park in Johannesburg. https://youtu.be/BTO2X3YRfQM?si=XTNChPXEx2KZ5n0-

Springboks face lock crisis as injuries mount ahead of All Blacks clash

The Springboks are dealing with a big setback as star lock Eben Etzebeth is doubtful for their upcoming match against the All Blacks due...

Ethan de Groot ruled out of Springbok Tests

All Blacks prop Ethan de Groot has been ruled out of the upcoming Rugby Championship tests in South Africa due to a neck injury...

South African opposition party fears mass exodus as leader resigns

The deputy leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters has quit, to join former president Jacob Zuma’s party. The deputy leader and founding member of the...

Ireland snatch dramatic win over Springboks with last-minute drop goal

Ciaran Frawley delivered a sensational drop-goal with the last kick of the game, securing a win for Ireland against South Africa 24-25 in a...

South Africa’s ruling party secures national unity government deal with opposition

The Democratic Alliance, which came in second in the May 29 voting, says it will back President Cyril Ramaphosa’s re-election. South Africa’s ruling African National...

Ramaphosa under pressure as ANC suffers worst election defeat in 30 years

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is under significant pressure after the African National Congress (ANC) secured only 40% of the vote in the recent...

Voting underway in South Africa

Opinion polls suggest President Cyril Ramaphosa’s party could lose its majority for the first time since 1994. South Africans have begun voting for new members...

Williamson century leads Black Caps to series victory over South Africa

Kane Williamson's outstanding unbeaten century (133 runs) in the fourth innings played a pivotal role in New Zealand's successful chase of a record target...

Ravindra’s 240 powers Black Caps to commanding position against South Africa

In an impressive display on day two of the First Test in Mount Maunganui, Rachin Ravindra's monumental 240 puts NZ in the box seat...

Rassie hospitalised with chemical burns

South Africa's director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has been hospitalised due to chemical burns caused by a freak accident involving a powerful detergent product. Erasmus...

Pistorius to be released with ‘strict conditions’

Oscar Pistorius, the double-amputee Olympic runner, is set to be released from prison after serving nearly nine years of a murder sentence for the...

‘Chaotic day’ – South Africa v India, 2nd Test

On an eventful opening day of the second Test match between India and South Africa in Cape Town, India dismissed South Africa for just...

Israel responds to ICJ genocide claim

The Foreign Ministry also accused South Africa of collaborating with Hamas. The Israeli Foreign Ministry has rejected “with disgust” South Africa’s claim that it is...

Israel sued for ‘genocide’ in The Hague

South Africa has asked the International Court of Justice to intervene in Gaza conflict. South Africa has filed an appeal before the International Court of...

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