Ramaphosa receives Tinubu in South Africa
President Bola Tinubu was received by President Cyril Ramaphosa in South Africa and both witness the signing of minutes of the meetings and communique of the 11th session of Nigeria South Africa…
Mozambique unrest partially blocks key trade route with South Africa
Mozambique unrest partially closed the Lebombo border on Friday, disrupting a vital trade passage between South Africa and Mozambique.…
South Africa: Trapped illegal miners face dire conditions
Hundreds of illegal gold miners are struggling to survive underground after authorities blockaded them. The government says it will not help 'criminals.'…
South African visual artist Lebohang Kganye shines at Paris Photo
Dheepthika Laurent talks to Lebohang Kganye, recipient of the 2024 prestigious Deutsche Börse photography prize. The South African visual artist is displaying her work at the 27th edition of Paris Photo, one…
South Africa closes its border again as post election violence worsens in Mozambique
Violent protests have escalated in Mozambique with authorities reportedly using live rounds on citizens to squash dissent following a challenged election. Demonstrations began when opposition leader Venancio Mondlane’s lawyer was assassinated in…
India: Transgender beauty pageant celebrates diversity
India's first international transgender beauty pageant has no age limits and is open to all body sizes and shapes. Organizer Naaz Joshi hopes "Miss Universe Trans" will drive societal change.…
The long journey home for South African freedom fighters
Forty-two South African freedom fighters have been honoured in their homeland after their bodies were repatriated from Zimbabwe and Zambia. The activists died there in exile decades ago during the struggle against…
South African government debating on how to recover millions of unpaid bills
South African government considers how to absorb the impact of around 400 million euros worth of electricity bills unpaid by some districts.…
South Africa’s ANC expels former president Zuma
South Africa's ANC expels former president Zuma. Zuma was suspended from his long-time party in January after announcing he would support the new MK party in the general election.…
South Africa: Ramaphosa reelected after coalition deal
Ramaphosa has taken his oath of office and will lead a government of national unity. Among those partnering him in government are his largest rivals, the Democratic Alliance.…
South Africa’s MK party pledges alliance with opposition
South Africa's political landscape is still settling after the ANC's rush to form a government of national unity after failing to win a parliamentary majority in last month's election. The former liberation…