The Latest Breaking News from South Africa

Around the middle of 2013 a series of stories appeared in the South African press about a new phenomenon called ‘plasma gangs’, presented as the latest iteration of the country’s crime crisis. Journalists, broadcasters, police and government spokespeople, social media users and local residents shared tales online and in mainstream…

Millions of South Africans rely on minibus taxis to get around. Without these vehicles, people wouldn’t be able to get to work, school or simply visit friends and family. Data from Statistics South Africa’s Quarterly Labour Force surveys suggest that there are around 250,000 minibus taxi drivers in the country;…

The good, the bad and the ugly from an epic South Africa v Wales contest

Wales came desperately close to creating history in Pretoria, with the game stuffed full of incident, drama and controversy

It was a chaotic and crazy last few minutes in Pretoria as Wales' chances of victory slipped away

Wales got under the skin of South Africa and Biggar had no idea why people expected anything different

Wales were edged out in a thrilling contest at Loftus Versfeld.

The latest rugby headlines and news bulletins after a busy day of international rugby matches

South Africa 32-29 Wales: Wayne Pivac’s team looked destined to claim a first-ever win in South Africa before late drama

Here's how we rated the Wales players in the first Test against South Africa

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