The Latest Breaking News from South Africa

Cyril Ramaphosa gave the first address to the UK Parliament by a South African President since Nelson Mandela - under sumptuous gold leaf while the nation suffers power blackouts

The King welcomed South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on the first day of his state visit to the UK.

In an address to Parliament, Cyril Ramaphosa calls for UK businesses to invest in his nation.

The princess took part in the incoming South African state visit to the UK on Tuesday

The 6ft 5in Hugh Tizard has instead been selected as an additional second-row option

Tory government eager to focus on trade rather than Cyril Ramaphosa’s refusal to put sanctions on Russia

Thousands of South African government workers have taken part in nationwide demonstrations to demand a 10% increase in their salaries

King Charles III on Tuesday welcomed South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to London for the first state visit of his reign, with climate change, trade and the Commonwealth on the agenda.

French giants Racing 92 are pushing hard to recruit South Africa captain Siya Kolisi in a deal to start after the 2023 World Cup.

Director of rugby Erasmus has been given a two-game matchday ban by World Rugby in response to a series of social media posts.

South Africa is famous for its amazingly rich and diverse fossil record. The country’s rocks document more than 3.5 billion years of life on Earth: ancient forms of bacterial life, the emergence of life onto land, the evolution of seed-producing plants, reptiles, dinosaurs and mammals – and humanity.