The defence minister orders an inquiry into reports the military flouted orders to expel Iran from naval drills.

Flooding caused by weeks of torrential rains in northern South Africa has forced the famed Kruger National Park to suspend visits and evacuate some guests and staff members

Archbishop Dabula Mpako of South Africa’s Catholic Archdiocese of Pretoria has issued a canonical decree requiring a group of parishioners who reportedly incited a series of protests at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in the archdiocese to undergo a “rehabilitative process” or be penalized — including the possibility of excommunication.

South Africa launched an investigation Friday over the participation of Iranian warships in naval drills off its coast after reports that organizers ignored the president's instructions that the ships only take up observer status so as not to inflame tensions with the United States.

The 41.28ct blue diamond unearthed at the famous Cullinan Mine, could be one of the most significant gemstones ever to be mined.

Protesters have gathered outside the U.S. Embassy in South Africa to oppose U.S. intervention in Venezuela and the capture of former president Nicolas Maduro.

South Africa qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 with a nervy 3-2 win against Zimbabwe in Marrakech.

Crop yield, livestock failed. That’s why we came to South Africa confident of a fresh start,” says Joshua Tuso (41), an undocumented migrant from Zimbabwe.But “it has been an ugly reception here”.He