The rise and rise of South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns

How Mamelodi Sundowns have won more South African league titles than traditional giants Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates.

The plant being promoted as a herbal tonic

Artemisia plant extracts have anti-malarial properties, but there's no evidence they can combat Covid-19.

George Bizos: Anti-apartheid lawyer who defended Mandela dies aged 92

South Africa mourns the loss of human rights lawyer George Bizos after he dies of "natural causes".

Zimbabwe bans coal mining in Hwange and other game parks

A decision to give Chinese firms rights to explore for coal in the famous Hwange park is overturned.

How Sudan’s rebel deal offers lifeline for peace

Promises to end the devastating wars in Darfur, South Kordofan and Blue Nile come with a price tag.

How Sudan’s rebel deal offers lifeline for peace

Promises to end the devastating wars in Darfur, South Kordofan and Blue Nile come with a price tag.

Caster Semenya loses latest ruling appeal

Caster Semenya loses her appeal to Switzerland's Federal Supreme Court against the restriction of testosterone levels in female runners.

Michael Cohen’s book: ANC blasts ‘divisive’ Trump over Mandela

South Africa's governing party is scathing about the US president's reported insult of Nelson Mandela.

Zambia’s president mourns death of good-luck fish

Students light candles and plan to embalm the 22-year-old fish which lived in a university pond.

Sudan floods: Nile water level threatens ancient pyramids

The record-breaking Nile level could inundate precious relics as the country is hit by heavy rains.