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'Mandela would have supported us': South African feminists fight to abolish the sex trade
Campaigners hit out at the myth that nations should legalise "the oldest trade in the world".
Ahmed Kathrada: South African anti-apartheid icon dies at 87
Kathrada, who was popular as 'Uncle Kathy', passed away in a Johannesburg hospital.
Police plotted to assassinate Nelson Mandela at 1994 presidential inauguration court told
The former head of an elite investigation unit made the allegations in a court case being heard in Cape Town.
Panga-wielding thieves attack mother and son Zimbabwean job-seekers in South Africa
Tony and Jean Densem had travelled from Zimbabwe to apply for citizenship and look for jobs.
Fake police pull off huge heist at OR Tambo airport in Johannesburg
Inside job not ruled out after robbers intercept money crates being loaded onto a plane in South Africa.
Johannesburg's Charlotte Maxeke hospital roof collapse sees rescuers frantically dig for survivors
Builders were working on the roof at the time of the collapse, local media reported.
Photos of violent anti-immigrant protests in Pretoria, South Africa
South African police fired tear gas, water cannon and rubber bullets to break up rival marches by hundreds of protesters in Pretoria.
British woman in South Africa killed after 'inhuman' torture where robbers used a blow torch
Sue Howarth, 64, and her husband Robert Lynn, 66, were asleep when the criminals broke into their farmhouse.
South Africa naval base gas leak leaves six dead after heroic rescue attempt by soldiers
Three civilians and three soldiers died after they were overcome by methane at the base in Durban.
Gambia to rejoin the Commonwealth in coming months
It will be the fourth country to rejoin the Commonwealth, following South Africa, Pakistan and Fiji.
Joe Root confirmed as new England Test captain
Yorkshire batsman succeeds Alastair Cook as skipper starting against South Africa in July.
Violent brawl breaks out at Jacob Zuma's State of the Nation address in South Africa
Punches were thrown in South Africa's parliament as MPs clashed during Zuma's address.
South African EFF firebrand dubbed 'little and irrelevant' for Robert-Mugabe 'grandpa' jibe
EFF leader Julius Malema told 92-year-old Zimbabwean president: 'Grandpa, it's enough now, let go!'
CCTV footage catches South African police trying to cover up fatal cop-on-cop shooting
Police claimed criminals killed officer but CCTV shows he was shot by colleague.
Ford recalls 4,500 Kuga cars in South Africa after dozens burst into flames
Pressure to act has mounted on US car giant after one driver was burned alive.
Dead pose: Social media craze accused of glorifying violence as creator promises more graphic images
#Deadpose participants play dead and post pictures online - but some images are deeply disturbing.
South African tour guide dies in crocodile farm attack near Cape Town
The man's body was found in one of the crocodile pools.
MH370: South African all-rounder Albie Morkel finds possible piece of debris while holidaying at Mossel Bay
Morkel said he would hand over the aircraft fragment to the South African Civil Aviation Authority.
Baby dies alone while mother spends all night partying at a tavern
Police have arrested the woman and are investigating the death of the infant.
AB de Villiers steps down as South Africa Test skipper, Faf du Plessis named new captain by CSA
AB de Villiers will miss the Sri Lanka Test series after failing to recover from an elbow injury.
Dale Steyn and Graeme Smith reignite South Africa captaincy debate, differ on choice
AB de Villiers is expected to remain captain on return to the side.
Wealthy Indian family pleads South African court to ask banks to give details for closing accounts
The Guptas have been accused of carrying out suspicious transactions worth $486m.
Jacob Zuma faces no confidence vote from within his ruling ANC party
ANC National Executive Committee to discuss no confidence motion put forward by tourism minister Derek Hanekom.
Five-year-old son of woman stabbed to death in Johannesburg asks: Are you going to kill me as well?
Maid employed by family arrested in connection to fatal stabbing of 42-year-old housewife Wilma van Tonder.
Australia vs South Africa, 3rd Test: Where to watch live, prediction, preview, betting odds and live streaming info
Australia host South Africa in the Day-Night third Test at Adelaide on 24 November.
Faf du Plessis found guilty of ball tampering, escapes one-match ban
du Plessis escapes suspension and is free to play in Adelaide.
South African 'Prophet of Doom' investigated after spraying congregation with insecticide
The self-proclaimed prophet Lethebo Rabalago told followers the spray can heal people of HIV.
Faf du Plessis charged by ICC over ball tampering, Hashim Amla calls the allegation ridiculous
South Africa's stand-in captain has pleaded not guilty and match referee Andy Pycroft is set to hear his case.
South Africa Security Minister David Mahlobo denies rhino poaching link after Al Jazeera documentary
Al Jazeera says its investigation raises questions as rhino horn trafficker alleges close ties to Mahlobo.
Eddie Jones demands improvement from England despite breaking South Africa winless run
Red Rose coach not satisfied with performance after 10th straight win of 2016.