More than a thousand police officers march against gender-based violence in South Africa's capital Pretoria, after a surge in murders and sexual crimes against women. There has been a rising outcry against sexist violence in the country over the last two months after a series of murders that shocked the public.

Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari and South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa discussed political and economic ties that the two countries have and how they plan to make them stronger. CNBC Africa's Karabo Letlhatlha spoke with the minister of trade and industry, Ebrahim Patel.

South Africa: Zuma's son says 'not corrupt' and victim of 'political storm'

Just last week, investors piled into the newly listed internet unit from South Africa's Naspers. Shares of its subsidiary Prosus initially jumped--as much as 32 percent above its reference point before declining. Prosus holds assets that include a lucrative stake in China's Tencent Holdings. Bloomberg's Taylor Riggs caught up with Naspers and Prosus CEO Bob Van Dijk to discuss what he sees in Prosus that investors might be missing.

South Africa and Nigeria's leaders have sought to mend ties, signing a range of trade and cooperation agreements just weeks after anti-foreigner violence strained relations between the two economic powerhouses.

Buhari visits South Africa after wave of xenophobic violence

Ahmed Lawan speaks on Buhari's visit to S'Africa

The Leonardo, a 234-meter high skyscraper in the suburbs of Johannasburg, South Africa, is set to become the tallest building in Africa when it officially opens next month.

Most of South Africa's wine comes from the Cape Floral Kingdom. Some winemakers are trying to protect this unique, plant-rich region from destruction.

319 Nigerians evacuated from South Africa, says Air Peace boss, Allen Onyema

South Africans need to take a long, hard look at themselves and stop blaming foreigners for their country's woes, says South African journalist Shaazia Ebrahim.

Fighting for their lives: Momentum grows behind protests condemning femicide in South Africa