What is behind the recent spate of mass shootings across South Africa? South Africa's president deployed the army to the streets in several hotspots earlier this year The Independent UK · Jun 13
South Africa vs Nigeria: World Cup qualifier – start, team news and lineups All to know before the crucial showdown between Group C leaders South Africa and powerhouse Nigeria. Al Jazeera · Sep 8, 2025
‘They’ll be back’: White Afrikaners leave South Africa to be refugees in US Trump administration welcomes first batch of white Afrikaners while US cuts off refugee programmes to other countries. Al Jazeera · May 15, 2025
How South Africa’s Famo music gave birth to Lesotho’s ‘terrorist’ gangs Lesotho’s government has banned some Famo music groups, branding them ‘terrorist’ organisations as violence escalates. Al Jazeera · Nov 28, 2024
Mozambique police fire tear gas at protesters denouncing ‘rigged’ election Nation rocked by violence since October 9 vote, won by Frelimo party that has been in power for almost 50 years. Al Jazeera · Nov 7, 2024
‘Ready to die’: Protesters face bullets for political change in Mozambique At least 11 people have died in a police crackdown on post-election protests following disputed October 9 polls. Al Jazeera · Oct 31, 2024
In South Africa, patriarchal law cuts some women off from owning their home How a land law seeking to fix the racial injustices of apartheid created gender barriers for Black women instead. Al Jazeera · Aug 21, 2024
‘Forgotten citizens’: South Africa’s farm workers threatened with eviction Farm workers and dwellers with historical links to the land have worked for generations but have seen nothing in return. Al Jazeera · May 30, 2024
‘We share with rats’: Neglect, empty promises for S African hostel-dwellers Built to house a male workforce under apartheid, hostels are now overcrowded, decaying and largely ignored by the state. Al Jazeera · Apr 16, 2024
From a zebra to a rotating banner: how we stepped up your ability to Support the Guardian over the last seven years Since you’re here… please find somewhere comfortable to sit and read my story about the journey the Supporter Revenue team has undergone since I joined them as an Engineering Manager back in January 2016 The Guardian - UK · Sep 12, 2023
South Africa’s controversial ‘race quota’ law stirs debate Decades after the end of apartheid, severe inequality persists with around 40% of Black South Africans unemployed. Al Jazeera · Jul 28, 2023
‘I lost six people’: South Africans mourn latest mine tragedy South African authorities have promised to tackle illegal mining after gas kills 17 people, including three children. Al Jazeera · Jul 10, 2023
Three children among 16 people killed by gas leak in South Africa An emergency services spokesperson has said illegal mining operations are suspected in the deadly gas leak. Al Jazeera · Jul 5, 2023
India says other African cheetahs well after two deaths Two of 20 cheetahs brought from southern Africa to India to re-establish the species in the country have died this year but the rest are well, the government said on Monday, although it said the unprecedented project had its challenges. Reuters · May 8, 2023
Reuters · Apr 9, 2023 Hundreds of South Africans tie the knot in Easter mass wedding More than 800 couples walked down the aisle on Easter Sunday in one of the biggest mass wedding ceremonies in South Africa since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Reuters · Mar 30, 2023 Explainer-Why Lesotho parliament is debating reclaiming land from South Africa By Carien du Plessis
Reuters · Feb 22, 2023 Jill Biden arrives in Namibia on Africa tour U.S. first lady Jill Biden has arrived in Namibia on the first stop on a five-day Africa tour, part of a push by the United States to strengthen its ties on the continent.
Reuters · Jan 26, 2023 Analysis-Southern Africa calls the tune as great power suitors queue up South Africa and its neighbours were at the centre of a tussle for influence this week when top Russian and U.S. officials visited, offering a rare moment of leverage for governments on a continent more used to being buffeted by events than wooed.
Reuters · Dec 19, 2022 South Africa's Ramaphosa: wounded president re-elected to party helm President Cyril Ramaphosa, the anti-apartheid champion who become one of South Africa's wealthiest businessmen, survived a challenge for the leadership of his party on Monday, days after he was spared impeachment proceedings over a scandal dubbed "Farmgate".
Reuters · Dec 19, 2022 Ramaphosa survives 'Farmgate' scandal to stay at helm of South Africa's ruling ANC South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was re-elected leader of the governing African National Congress (ANC) on Monday, overcoming the "Farmgate" scandal and paving the way for him to contest the presidency again at 2024 elections.
Reuters · Nov 3, 2022 In meat-loving South Africa, climate concerns whet appetite for veggie burgers In South Africa, a country where 'braai' all-day barbecuing is a national pastime, plant-based substitutes are making surprising inroads despite a deep cultural love of meat and hostility from the regulator.
Al Jazeera · Oct 31, 2022 What is ailing South African football? South Africa’s football team offered hope to a divided nation, but has struggled to make an impact internationally.
Reuters · Oct 9, 2022 Lesotho's new party set for election win, early results show A recently founded party led by a millionaire diamond magnate looked set on Sunday to win Lesotho's parliamentary election, having secured enough for a simple majority, according to preliminary results from the election commission.
Reuters · Oct 6, 2022 Lesotho elects new parliament amid unresolved political crisis Lesotho citizens voted in a parliamentary election on Friday that political analysts said could see the ruling party lose power after years of political instability that the southern African mountain kingdom's lawmakers have failed to resolve.
Reuters · Oct 4, 2022 Lesotho to hold election after years of instability Lesotho will hold a parliamentary election on Friday, amid failures by its politicians to pass constitutional reforms meant to end years of political instability in the southern African mountain kingdom.