World Dec 04 South Africa’s president awaits party decision on his political future amid farm scandal South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's future hangs in the balance as he faces calls from within the ANC and from opposition parties to step down from his position amid a scandal involving the president's animal farm.
World Nov 02 Ethiopian government, Tigray agree to end fighting after 2 years of conflict Ethiopia's warring sides have formally agreed during talks in South Africa to a permanent cessation of hostilities in a 2-year conflict whose victims could be counted in the hundreds of thousands.
Politics Sep 16 Biden praises South Africa as a vital voice despite neutral stance on Russia President Joe Biden is praising South Africa as a vital voice on the global stage as he hosts President Cyril Ramaphosa for talks that are expected to touch on the two nations' differences on Russia's war in Ukraine and more.
Politics Aug 08 Secretary of State Antony Blinken says U.S. is “equal partner” with African countries U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in South Africa that President Joe Biden's administration sees Africa's 54 nations as "equal partners" in tackling global problems.
World Jul 10 At least 15 killed in tavern shooting in South Africa, police say Police say they are investigating reports that a group of men arrived in a minibus taxi and opened fire on some of the patrons at the bar shortly after midnight Sunday.
World Apr 29 South Africa likely seeing new COVID wave, says health minister South Africa's health minister says it is likely the country has entered a new wave of COVID-19 earlier than expected as new infections and hospitalizations have risen rapidly over the past two weeks.
World Dec 27 Young South Africans learn of Tutu’s activism for equality The legacy of Archbishop Desmond Tutu’s activism for equality continues to reverberate among young South Africans, many of whom were not born when the clergyman battled apartheid.
World Jul 15 South Africa deploys 25,000 troops to end week of rioting South Africa’s army has begun deploying 25,000 troops to assist police in quelling the weeklong riots and violence sparked by the imprisonment of former President Jacob Zuma.
World Jul 13 Death toll mounts in South Africa rioting after Zuma jailing Sporadic violence broke out after Zuma on Thursday began serving a 15-month sentence for contempt of court for refusing to testify at an investigation of allegations of corruption while he was president.
World Jul 07 South Africa’s ex-leader turns himself in for prison term Zuma decided to hand himself over to authorities to obey the order from the country's highest court, the Constitutional Court, that he should serve a prison term for contempt of court.