The Latest Breaking News from South Africa

An ice age almost one million years ago led to a meeting between leopards from central and southern Africa that were searching for grassland. New research into the leopards’ genetics – their mitogenome – has revealed that the descendants of these two groups are the leopards found today in South…

Many undocumented Zimbabweans worry about unfavourable changes to South Africa’s immigration policy after May 29 polls.

Criticism of Cricket South Africa for lack of diversity in T20 World Cup squad, with only one black African player.

Nelson Mandela became South Africa’s first black president in May 1994. His election ended more than three centuries of white rule in South Africa.

South Africa's increasing unemployment rate before the election highlights economic challenges and the need for urgent solutions.

We look at the XV who have lit up the Premiership this season, including Henry Slade and Courtney Lawes

As the trauma of apartheid, crime and violence continue to ripple through society, a counselling initiative by Tree of Life creator Ncazelo Ncube-Mlilo is helping ease the pain

Former South Africa spinner and captain Johan Botha has signed a three-year contract to coach the Queensland Bulls and Brisbane Heat.

South Africa will vote on 29 May – three decades after the end of apartheid. The African National Congress has been in power since then, but polls are predicting the party will lose its majority with many voters disgruntled by its failure to address inequality.

Ruling ANC is vocally pro-Palestine while main opposition DA is neutral on Gaza war, which may affect voters on May 29.

Rescue teams in George, South Africa continue search for survivors after building collapse. Investigations ongoing. Tributes paid to victims.