South Africa

At least nine people have been killed and thousands forced from their homes in the worst winter storm in 30 years.

David Sim Jun 08, 2017

Video and images of worst storm and fire in decades that has killed several and displced thousands.

Isabelle Gerretsen Jun 08, 2017

Authorities suspect José and Liso were killed as part of a witchcraft ritual.

Divya Kishore Jun 06, 2017

President has denied allegations that the wealthy Gupta family have bought him a mansion in the UAE.

Isabelle Gerretsen Jun 04, 2017

Four men arrested after body of 21-year-old student Hannah Cornelius was found on Saturday.

Ludovica Iaccino Jun 01, 2017

The move, which is part of a strategic review, would see the bank sell most of its stake in Barclays Africa Group.

Gaurav Sharma Jun 01, 2017

'We are working tirelessly to deal with this matter effectively,' Old Mutual said.

Hyacinth Mascarenhas May 31, 2017

The ordeal of the 23-year-old South African started when he took a communal taxi in eastern Pretoria.

Divya Kishore May 30, 2017

8 teams will take part in the 2017 Champions Trophy that is hosted by England and Wales.

Naveen Ullal May 30, 2017

England have already taken a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series against South Africa.

Naveen Ullal May 26, 2017

The 40-year-old man will be able to have regain normal urinary and sexual function in about six months.

Léa Surugue May 23, 2017

The enormous snake was minding his own business before one of the golfers grabbed it by the tail.

IBT UK Contributor May 11, 2017

Pieter Doorewaard and Phillip Schutte are accused of throwing Matlhomola Jonas Mosweu, 16, off moving vehicle.

David Sim May 08, 2017

Henri van Breda claims he watched helplessly as a man slaughtered his family members.

Paul Wright Apr 24, 2017

The bus full of primary and secondary school age children collided with a truck.

Daniele Palumbo Apr 21, 2017

Phalatse suffered from rare genetic disorder that causes rapid ageing but was a 'champion of positivity'.

Elsa Buchanan Apr 12, 2017

The protests were prompted by the abrupt dismissal of finance minister Pravin Gordhan.

Divya Kishore Apr 08, 2017

South Africa has more than 80% of the world's rhino population.

Divya Kishore Apr 06, 2017

Suspects took off with an undisclosed amount of cash after using explosives to blow the van to pieces.

Isabelle Gerretsen Apr 04, 2017

Zille later tweeted that she was not defending colonialism.

Hyacinth Mascarenhas Apr 03, 2017

Campaigners hit out at the myth that nations should legalise "the oldest trade in the world".

Julie Bindel Mar 28, 2017

Kathrada, who was popular as 'Uncle Kathy', passed away in a Johannesburg hospital.

Divya Kishore Mar 28, 2017

The former head of an elite investigation unit made the allegations in a court case being heard in Cape Town.

Tom Porter Mar 17, 2017

Tony and Jean Densem had travelled from Zimbabwe to apply for citizenship and look for jobs.

Ludovica Iaccino Mar 08, 2017

Inside job not ruled out after robbers intercept money crates being loaded onto a plane in South Africa.

Ewan Palmer Mar 08, 2017

Builders were working on the roof at the time of the collapse, local media reported.

Paul Wright Mar 02, 2017

South African police fired tear gas, water cannon and rubber bullets to break up rival marches by hundreds of protesters in Pretoria.

David Sim Feb 24, 2017

Sue Howarth, 64, and her husband Robert Lynn, 66, were asleep when the criminals broke into their farmhouse.

Brendan Cole Feb 23, 2017

Three civilians and three soldiers died after they were overcome by methane at the base in Durban.

Isabelle Gerretsen Feb 17, 2017

It will be the fourth country to rejoin the Commonwealth, following South Africa, Pakistan and Fiji.

Divya Kishore Feb 14, 2017