South Africa

Shoprite profit, stock price fall

Results from Shoprite Holdings lagged consensus as the South African grocer reported its slowest annual…

Pistorius liable for Steenkamp's murder, says prosecutor

A South African prosecutor branded Oscar Pistorius "deceitful" and insisted the Paralympian cannot avoid a…

Winnie challenges Mandela's will, wants Qunu home

Nelson Mandela's second wife, Winnie, has launched a legal challenge to the will of the…

US-Africa summit urged to roll back threats to freedom

US President Barack Obama and African leaders meeting at a breakthrough summit in Washington next…

MTN appoints Bulbulia as COO

MTN Group,Africa's biggest telecommunications operator,  said on Thursday it has  appointed Zunaid Bulbulia as its…

Tutu's plea to world leaders: Don't forget South Sudan

South African Nobel peace laureate Desmond Tutu on Thursday urged world leaders focused on conflict…

Shantytown residents force museum to close in South Africa

PORT ELIZABETH (AFP) - South African shantytown residents have forced the closure of a museum…

S.Africa extradites German priest on sex abuse charges

A German Catholic priest accused of sexual abuse of children in his native country and…

2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixtures, leading scorers

Leading 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying scorers. ahead of the qualifying fixtures this weekend,…

South Africa stun New Zealand for sevens gold

South Africa stunned four-time champions New Zealand with a nail-biting 17-12 final victory to seal…