south africa

Oscar Pistorius Denied Parole by South African Board

Former Paralympic gold medalist and convicted murderer Oscar Pistorius will remain behind bars after a parole board denied his early release on…

2 years ago

Fredie Blom: “Unofficial” World’s Oldest Man Dies in South Africa Aged 116

South African Fredie Blom, who was thought to be the oldest man in the world, has died at the age…

4 years ago

Nkandla House: Jacob Zuma Violated Constitution

President Jacob Zuma violated the constitution when he failed to repay government money spent on his Nkandla private home, the…

9 years ago

Nkandla Case: Jacob Zuma Accepts Public Protectors Report in Constitutional Court

South African President Jacob Zuma has made a U-turn in court over his refusal to repay some of the $23…

9 years ago

Nkandla Scandal: Jacob Zuma to Pay for Mansion Upgrade

South African President Jacob Zuma will repay some of the $23 million the government controversially spent on upgrading his private…

9 years ago

Mos Def Banned from South Africa for Five Years over Fake Passport

Mos Def has been ordered to leave South Africa within 14 days after being arrested for breaking immigration laws. The…

9 years ago

King Dalindyebo of South Africa Begins 12-Year Jail Sentence

South Africa’s King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo has begun a 12-year prison sentence for kidnapping, assault and arson. King Dalindyebo, who is…

9 years ago

Prince Harry Thrown from His Horse during Polo Match in South Africa

Prince Harry dramatically fell from his horse during a charity polo match in Cape Town, South Africa. The 31-year-old royal…

9 years ago

Homo Naledi: New Species of Human Ancestor Discovered in South Africa

A new human-like species have been discovered in a burial chamber deep in a cave system in South Africa, BBC…

9 years ago

Omar al-Bashir Leaves South Africa After High Court Ordered His Retention

Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir returns home after fleeing South Africa, pre-empting a court ruling over an international warrant for his…

9 years ago

AU Summit 2015: ICC Calls on South Africa to Arrest Omar al-Bashir

Sudan’s President Omar al-Bashir, wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) over war crimes charges, left Khartoum on June 13…

9 years ago

Lion Park: American Tourist Killed in South Africa Lion Attack

An American tourist has been killed in a lion attack at a game park in South Africa, local media reported.…

9 years ago

Nkandla House Upgrade: Jacob Zuma Will Not Have to Repay State Money

According to South Africa's police minister Nathi Nhleko, President Jacob Zuma will not have to repay state money spent to…

10 years ago

Flabba dead: South African rapper Nkululeko Habedi killed by girlfriend

South African rapper Flabba has died at the age of 38. His girlfriend has been arrested for allegedly stabbing and…

10 years ago

Zephany Nurse: Stolen baby found after 17 years in South Africa

An astonishing coincidence has led to the discovery of Zephany Nurse, who was stolen from her mother’s arms in Cape…

10 years ago

South Africa: EFF lawmakers ejected from parliament during Jacob Zuma’s annual speech

The South African parliament descended into chaos as leftist lawmakers scuffled with security during a key annual speech by President…

10 years ago

Nelson Mandela commemoration events held in South Africa

South Africa is marking one year since the death of Nelson Mandela with numerous events held across the country, including…

10 years ago

Generations: South Africa’s most popular show on hiatus after cast sacking

Generations fans have been cut off from South Africa's most popular show following the August sacking of its cast for…

10 years ago

Rhinos to be evacuated from South Africa’s Kruger National Park

South Africa's Kruger National Park will evacuate hundreds of rhinos to save them from poachers. The move, which is part…

10 years ago

Nelson Mandela memorabilia auctioned in Johannesburg ahead of his 96th birthday

A collection of unusual items signed by Nelson Mandela is being auctioned in Johannesburg. The lots include a chess set,…

10 years ago

Nadine Gordimer dies in Johannesburg aged 90

Nobel Prize-winning writer Nadine Gordimer has died in Johannesburg, South Africa, at the age of 90. Nadine Gordimer, who was…

10 years ago

Nkandla house: South Africa’s opposition party lays corruption charges against Jacob Zuma

South Africa's main opposition party, Democratic Alliance, has laid corruption charges against President Jacob Zuma over the use of state…

11 years ago

Nelson Mandela will: South Africa’s first black president left $4 million estate

South Africa’s first black President Nelson Mandela left an estate valued at more than 46 million rand ($4.13 million), a…

11 years ago

Bronze rabbit in Nelson Mandela statue’s ear

South African sculptors Andre Prinsloo and Ruhan Janse van Vuuren have been ordered by government to remove a bronze rabbit…

11 years ago

Thamsanqa Jantjie: Nelson Mandela’s memorial interpreter admitted to psychiatric hospital

Thamsanqa Jantjie, the sign interpreter at Nelson Mandela's memorial who is accused of making up gestures, has been admitted to…

11 years ago