South Africa
South Africa’s election could bring a defining moment — and new complications. Here’s what to know
Politics
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South Africa’s election will determine how weary the country has become of the ruling African National ...
Israel will respond to genocide charges at UN court after South Africa urgently requests cease-fire
World
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Israel will respond to charges of genocide at the United Nations’ top court on Friday, after South ...
A campaign ad by a South African party showing a burning flag is called treason by the president
Politics
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — A campaign video for South Africa’s opposition party showing the country’s flag in flames has stoked ...
U.K. Supreme Court makes ruling over $43 million in treasure from World War II ship sunk by Japanese torpedoes
World
South Africa has won a legal claim over $43 million worth of treasure from a World War II shipwreck that was found ...
South African anger over flag-burning poll advert
World
South Africa’s main opposition party is facing criticism over an election advert in which the national flag is seen engulfed in fire. ...
Zuma’s Comeback Is a Headache for South Africa’s ANC
World
(Bloomberg) — Jacob Zuma, who led South Africa for almost nine scandal-ridden years before the ruling party forced him from office, has ...
Over 500 baby sea turtles washed ashore in a big storm off South Africa. Here’s the rescue effort
World
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — An aquarium in South Africa is stretched beyond capacity after more than 500 baby sea turtles ...
Billy Vunipola tasered and arrested after assaulting police officer in Spanish bar
Sports
Billy Vunipola arrives at court in Palma – MJB/GC/Solarpix Billy Vunipola was tasered by police officers while being arrested at a bar ...
It’s 30 years since apartheid ended. South Africa’s celebrations are set against growing discontent
World
PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — South Africa marked 30 years since the end of apartheid and the birth of its democracy with ...
South Africa remembers an historic election every April 27. Here’s why this year is so poignant
Politics
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South Africans celebrate their “Freedom Day” every April 27, when they remember their country’s pivotal first ...
