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As the world prepares for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, can we maintain faith in the nonpolitical ethos of the event? The Montreal Olympics Games in 1976 stands out, among others, as a clear instance of the games being used for political ends.

A number of theories are being touted in South Africa about why and how former president Jacob Zuma retains his appeal as a leader. And why the party he formed – uMkhonto we Sizwe – to contest the recent elections managed to get 14.58% of the vote in the national…

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.

The World Cup in France delivered several classic knockout ties and there were a few unexpected stories off the pitch

Bangladesh have lost by four runs to South Africa in another low-scoring T20 World Cup thriller on the tricky New York pitch laid by Adelaide's curator.

Bangladesh lost against South Africa in their T20 World Cup group game after failing to take 11 runs from their final over