Sharpeville massacre, 66 years on: Families still wait for justice
More than six decades after police opened fire on protesters, survivors and relatives are taking their fight to court.
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South Africa to Australia: Why coal profits are surging during Iran war
Coal companies are reporting a huge rise in profits, but analysts say global clean energy transition is still on track.
South Africa and Ghana’s Women’s World Cup dream alive, but Nigeria are out
South Africa and Ghana claim Africa’s two FIFA Intercontinental Playoff spots as Nigeria and Ivory Coast go out.
Infantino’s FIFA fate must go to an election, says African football chief
CAF have given under-fire Gianni Infantino their backing, and now say the FIFA president must stand in March’s election.
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South Africa mine collapse kills 14 suspected illegal miners
At least 14 suspected illegal miners were killed and eight injured when a mine dump collapsed in South Africa.
Published On 11 Aug 2026
Seventy years after South Africa’s women’s march, the struggle is not over
Women helped defeat apartheid’s pass laws, but many still face violence, poverty and unemployment.
Women’s Day in South Africa turns 70 with equality still out of reach
The 1956 march transformed women’s rights and political power, but millions still cannot fully enjoy those gains.
Africa backs Infantino as CAF unanimously votes in FIFA president’s favour
CAF president Patrice Motsepe calls for good governance, as Africa throws weight behind FIFA’s Gianni Infantino.
South Africa’s le Clos says home destroyed during Commonwealth record run
Olympic swimming champion Chad le Clos says his home was destroyed in a fire while he was at the Commonwealth Games.
Isolated Infantino finds support in Africa ahead of CAF meeting
Five influential African football leaders back Gianni Infantino amid World Cup private investment row.
US government mislabels countries on map of Africa at global conference
The US State Department acknowledged ‘an unfortunate error’ after the highly inaccurate African map caused a stir.
