A Tennessee pastor is crediting a "miracle" from God after South Africa police rescued him from a days-long kidnapping. The suspects were demanding a ransom of 5 million Rand.

South African officials ramped up their calls for a balanced approach to energy transition on Tuesday, arguing that economic development and environmental protection must work in tandem rather than in opposition.

In the plains of South Africa, a group of creatures have been dubbed Africa’s Big Five for their renowned strength, iconic image and appeal to tourists. The group — including lions, leopards, rhinoceroses, elephants and the African buffalo — are scattered across the landscape, but some are easier to see than others.

From July through June 2026, the new season will showcase works by John Coltrane, the South African pianist Abdullah Ibrahim and more.

French oil major TotalEnergies is hoping to drill in South Africa next year, once it gets permits, senior vice president for Africa, Mike Sangster, told a conference on Tuesday.

South Africa’s motorists will face a sweeping overhaul of road rules beginning on 1 July 2025 as the South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) and the Department of Transport introduce stricter laws aimed at reducing the country’s high rate of road fatalities.

New data from analytics group Lightstone shows that Engen petrol stations are the most popular among South Africa’s busiest commuters: Joburg drivers. While the data only reflects the popularity of petrol stations in Joburg, the metro is the most ...

South Africa's unemployment rate rose in the first quarter of this year, with statisticians fretting that increasing numbers of people appear to have given up looking for work. The country's official unemployment rate - one of the highest in the world - rose to 32.