South Africa’s democracy is ‘standing firm’ despite civil unrest, says analyst

‘There is a sense of being robbed’: Olympian Caster Semenya loses appeal on testosterone rule

‘Racist’ hair care ad in South Africa sparks demonstrations

Remembering trailblazing South African musician and activist Johnny Clegg

South Africa’s youngest ANC candidate says young people need to go into politics

Global Women’s Marches persevere despite divisions among US activists

Two friends from South Africa share the Goldman Environmental Prize

How South African jazz musician Hugh Masekela inspired band members

From the archives: An interview with the late Hugh Masekela

He trolled a plus-size model on Twitter. She had the perfect comeback.

South African artist Lady Skollie explains why she paints burning vaginas

Gift Ngoepe is the first African-born player to join baseball’s major league

Paul Simon’s ‘Graceland’ was born 30 years ago — and ‘world music’ grew with it

For one South African house cleaner, this year’s big drought means crying, hungry children

She got her turkey and turducken in South Africa, but then the power went out

He calls it ‘plastic fantastic’ — beautiful artwork made out of discarded plastic (Video)

The killing of a South African soccer star highlights the nation’s rising murder rate

South African author Nadine Gordimer left a powerful anti-apartheid legacy

A classical music album about climate challenges is a surprise atop the charts

Why hearing Mandela’s Rivonia speech is so powerful. It’s not just the words, it’s the sounds behind them

Why hearing Mandela’s Rivonia speech is so powerful. It’s not just the words, it’s the sounds behind them

Oscar Pistorius trial highlights South Africans’ growing fears of home invasion

Africa’s rhinos may have to leave Africa, for their own good

Who’s to blame when Rwanda’s exiled spy chief is found dead in South Africa?

In 1999, I went to South Africa hoping to find Mandela’s ‘rainbow nation’

The world praised Mandela at his memorial service, while South Africans wonder about their current leaders

This handshake is being heard — or rather, dissected — around the world

The truth is, almost no one bet Mandela would succeed

Here’s why Mandela came late to the AIDS crisis in his country

In Soweto, Nelson Mandela was a hero… and also a neighbor

After the attack in Nairobi, will going to the mall ever feel the same?

Combating Contraception Mythology in South Africa

‘Like vultures:’ Press hovering around ailing Nelson Mandela, angering South Africans

South African Olympian Oscar Pistorius charged with murder

South Africans prepare for life after Mandela

Swaziland leader fought alongside Allied forces during World War II

If you liked ‘District 9,’ you’ll like ‘Zoo City’

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Return to South Africa

South African Punk Band National Wake

South African Police Jailed After Man Dragged Behind Security Vehicle

South African Track Star Oscar Pistorius is Out on Bail

Olympic Runner Oscar Pistorius Charged with Murder

Pistorius Murder Charge Stuns South Africans

Dreadful Crime: Dreadlock Thefts in South Africa

New South African Currency Honors Mandela

12,000 Miners Fired in South Africa

Miners Charged with Murder in South African Shooting

Thousands Attend Funeral for South African Miners

South African Miners Ordered Back to Work

Couple Gets Married Following Rare Snow Fall in South Africa

South African President’s Provocative Portrait Vandalized

Hugh Masekela Celebrates South African Wedding Songs On ‘Jabulani’

Nelson Mandela’s Personal Archive, Just a Click Away

Nelson Mandela: New Face on South Africa’s Banknotes

Meet Way-C: The African-Designed Tablet

How ‘Dictators’ Sell Fast Food In South Africa

How Will South Africa Fare Without Nelson Mandela?

Swaziland Chief Fought With Allied Forces in WWII

South Africa’s Latest Pop Sensation — Zahara