Experts say the true toll of the pandemic worldwide is much higher than confirmed cases, due to limited testing and other reasons.

South Africa hits 500,000 confirmed coronavirus cases

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said stricter measures are needed.

South Africa alcohol ban reimposed as coronavirus cases surge

In what is their midwinter, coronavirus cases in South Africa are approaching a quarter of a million. 

Nine rhinos have been victim of poachers, since game reserves were closed to tourists.

The man who united South Africa was freed from prison after serving 27 years in captivity.

Mr Hoare rose to fame commanding a unit of mercenary troops in the Congo during the 1960s.

The huge rescue operation to save dozens of animals was funded by The Aspinall Foundation. 

CCTV from a shop captures the moment an armed robber dropped what appears to be cash while piling notes into his bag from the till.

A UK team aiming to smash the landspeed record are out in the South African dessert, putting the supersonic Bloodhound car though its paces.

There were jubilant scenes at the airport this afternoon signalled that the national party has begun.

South Africa's Siya Kolisi has said the magnitude of winning the World Cup has not sunk in yet and he cannot wait to get home to celebrate.

The sight of a black Springbok captain lifting the trophy is about more than sport - it has given new hope to many South Africans. 

A South Africa victory at the Rugby World Cup would mean much more than just lifting a trophy.

Victory for both teams would be hugely significant but for South Africa, the ripples would spread far wider and far deeper. 

Habana said the enormity of the prospect of Siya Kolisi lifting the Webb Ellis Cup cannot be downplayed.