South Africa
What South Africa can tell us about the future of Covid

What South Africa can tell us about the future of Covid
Cases are rising again as new sub-variants emerge
4 May 2022
Do falling Omicron cases in South Africa offer hope to other countries?

Do falling Omicron cases in South Africa offer hope to other countries?
Hospitalisations down sharply after cases spiked following arrival of new Covid variant
21 Dec 2021
What has the UK learned about Omicron from South Africa?

What has the UK learned about Omicron from South Africa?
Early data suggests the new Covid-19 variant may be milder with fewer hospitalised patients requiring oxygen
7 Dec 2021
Where did Omicron come from?

Where did Omicron come from?
Some experts believe the variant may have hidden and evolved in an immunosuppressed patient’s body
2 Dec 2021
Scientists monitoring new Delta variant with ‘horrific spike profile’

Scientists monitoring new Delta variant with ‘horrific spike profile’
Experts show ‘concern’ over B.1.1.529 variant seen in Botswana, South Africa and Hong Kong
25 Nov 2021
‘FW de Klerk should be given considerable credit for the end of apartheid’ 

‘FW de Klerk should be given considerable credit for the end of apartheid’
Your digest of analysis from the British and international press
12 Nov 2021
Everything you need to know about the South Africa riots

Everything you need to know about the South Africa riots
Jacob Zuma’s ‘private spy’ prime suspect in investigation into deadly civil unrest
14 Jul 2021

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Jacob Zuma’s corruption and fraud trial

Jacob Zuma’s corruption and fraud trial
Former South African president pleads not guilty to 18 charges linked to arms deal
27 May 2021
Pastor farts on congregants to show ‘God’s power’

Pastor farts on congregants to show ‘God’s power’
And other stories from the stranger side of life
1 Apr 2021
How South Africa is dealing with its new Covid strain

How South Africa is dealing with its new Covid strain
Younger and sicker patients flooded hospitals as variant drove second wave
17 Feb 2021
Why South Africa has stopped using the Oxford vaccine 

Why South Africa has stopped using the Oxford vaccine
Rollout of jab paused amid doubts about effectiveness against new coronavirus variant
8 Feb 2021
Can the South African Covid-19 strain evade vaccines?

Can the South African Covid-19 strain evade vaccines?
Scientists fear new mutation may be less susceptible to existing inoculations
2 Feb 2021
Is South Africa heading back into lockdown?

Is South Africa heading back into lockdown?
A spike in cases and mixed messages from ministers have led to anger and confusion
7 Jul 2020
Coronavirus alarm bells ring in Africa

Coronavirus alarm bells ring in Africa
Rising infection rates and governments in denial stoking fears that health systems will be overwhelmed
15 May 2020
Lesotho scandal: how the PM’s murder charges unfolded

Lesotho scandal: how the PM’s murder charges unfolded
Thomas Thabane is seeking immunity over killing of estranged wife
28 Feb 2020
Joe Biden drops claims about meeting Nelson Mandela

Joe Biden drops claims about meeting Nelson Mandela
Presidential candidate’s campaign forced to admit that he was not detained in apartheid South Africa
27 Feb 2020
Who is Nkosi Johnson?

Who is Nkosi Johnson?
HIV campaigner who died aged 12 is commemorated by Google Doodle
4 Feb 2020
RWC final: England vs. South Africa preview and team news

RWC final: England vs. South Africa preview and team news
England head coach Eddie Jones and his unchanged team have ‘no fear’ of taking on the physical Springboks
31 Oct 2019
Wales vs. South Africa: preview, starting XVs, predictions

Wales vs. South Africa: preview, starting XVs, predictions
Liam Williams is ruled out so Leigh Halfpenny will start at full-back for Wales
25 Oct 2019
RWC: ‘scared’ Wales need to toughen up against South Africa

RWC: ‘scared’ Wales need to toughen up against South Africa
France captain Guilhem Guirado has mocked Wales’s timidity
23 Oct 2019
Harry and Meghan Markle on tour in Africa - in pictures

Harry and Meghan Markle on tour in Africa - in pictures
Photographs of Duke and Duchess of Sussex on their first overseas tour as a family
24 Sep 2019
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s Africa tour

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s Africa tour
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex embark on their first overseas family visit
23 Sep 2019
South Africa shaken by xenophobic riots

South Africa shaken by xenophobic riots
President Ramaphosa condemns anti-immigrant violence that has prompted backlash across the continent
12 Sep 2019
Instant Opinion: Have Tories reached the ‘end of the road’?

Instant Opinion: Have Tories reached the ‘end of the road’?
Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Wednesday 11 September
11 Sep 2019
Discover a safari playground in South Africa

Discover a safari playground in South Africa
Two very different safari spots offer an unforgettable journey into the South African wild
26 Jun 2019
What does the future hold for the ANC in South Africa?

What does the future hold for the ANC in South Africa?
Cyril Ramaphosa is re-elected president but rise of populism poses a real threat
10 May 2019
South Africa election: polls close in major test for ANC

South Africa election: polls close in major test for ANC
25 years after ANC swept to power, Nelson Mandela’s party faces toughest election yet
9 May 2019
South Africa elections 2019: who will win?

South Africa elections 2019: who will win?
President Cyril Ramaphosa is standing against a record number of rival parties
30 Apr 2019
Volunteers fight to save 2,000 drought-hit baby flamingos 

Volunteers fight to save 2,000 drought-hit baby flamingos
The birds are being hand-reared by volunteers around Cape Town
7 Feb 2019
Sunflower murder: South African farmers found guilty

Sunflower murder: South African farmers found guilty
Pieter Doorewaard and Phillip Schutte pushed teenager out of moving van for allegedly stealing from their employer’s field
18 Oct 2018