In South Africa, as taps run dry in Johannesburg, Africa's richest city, a tone deaf remark by a senior politician there unleashes fury.

Experts weigh in on challenges from climate change and water access to upstream-downstream conflict and industry abuse.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa is sending troops into communities to help police fight illegal mining and gang violence.

A KZN mechanic voiced his anger over East London being renamed to KuGompo City, calling it the worst name and vowing to keep using the original one.

One photographer's incredible drone images capture the stark reality of cities where rich and poor live side by side ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. South Africa declared a national disaster Sunday after floods killed at least 30 people, damaged thousands of ...

Soar above the vast, energetic metropolis of Johannesburg, South Africa, with this captivating drone video. Witness the striking contrast of the "City of Gold," from the towering, modern skyscrapers ...

JOHANNESBURG—South Africa, already on the outs with the Trump administration, is risking further ire from Washington this week by welcoming Iranian, Russian and Chinese warships to its waters. The ...

Egypt and South Africa both won their first 2025 AFCON matches with a 2-1 scoreline. Both teams now lead Group B with three points and identical +1 goal differences. The two last met at AFCON 2019, ...

South Africa faces Angola in 2025 AFCON Group B opener; Egypt, Zimbabwe also in group. South Africa qualified for 2026 World Cup, topping Group C over Nigeria in qualifiers. Match airs on beIN Sports, ...

Nine people have died and at least 10 others were wounded after a group of gunmen carried out a shooting at a South African pub during the early hours of Sunday, authorities said. The incident ...

At least nine people were killed in a shooting at a tavern outside the South African city of Johannesburg during Sunday’s early hours, police have said. Officers were searching for about a dozen ...