South Africa

Angolan diamond mine says Russia sanctions could hurt operations
The Angolan exclusive operator has already flagged an almost one-third reduction in diamond output this year.
Published On 9 May 2022
South Africa launches world’s biggest hydrogen-fuelled truck
A number of countries have pledged $8.5bn and technical assistance to help South Africa become a low-carbon economy.
Published On 6 May 2022
Africa CDC calls for COVID vaccine orders from S Africa’s Aspen
Aspen officials in South Africa say its COVID-19 vaccine plant risks shutting down after receiving not a single order.
Published On 5 May 2022
South Africa’s opposition leader goes to Ukraine for fact-finding
African countries have mostly been silent on Russia-Ukraine war but SA President Ramaphosa has lambasted NATO for it.
Published On 5 May 2022

On shift with Tarren-Lynn January in her all-women bush firefighting crew in South Africa.

Striking miners got on stage as South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, a founding member of the trade unions, spoke.

Migrants say they are stranded with little support from the authorities in their home country or their adopted one.

Warning comes after the UN’s health agency flags surging caseload as the main driver of rising cases throughout Africa.

The trial has been plagued with repeated delays and twists, as the suspects all maintain their innocence.

South Africa remains the country that has recorded the most infections and deaths in Africa since the pandemic began.

Kholofelo Sethebe never learned to swim. Now, as a marine biologist, she braves the open seas to swim with seals.

Citizens and undocumented migrants frequently clash in working-class areas of South Africa.

South African president calls for a ‘negotiated end’ to the conflict as he continues a delicate balancing act.

Since last May, there has been civil unrest and protests in Eswatini, one of the world’s last remaining monarchies.

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