After commercial whaling nearly erased them, blue and fin whales are slowly reclaiming the southeast Atlantic
More than 40 years after the end of commercial whaling, new research reveals a recent increase in sightings of the world's two largest whale species in the southeastern Atlantic. The findings, publish
Science
phys.org
15.08.2026
South Africa end Nigeria’s Women’s World Cup hope, Ghana beat Ivory Coast
South Africa and Ghana claim Africa's two FIFA Intercontinental Playoff spots as Nigeria and Ivory Coast go out.
World
aljazeera.com
14.08.2026
Nigeria to miss Women's World Cup after South Africa and Ghana win play-offs
South Africa and Ghana progress to an inter-confederation qualifier for the 2027 Women's World Cup, but Nigeria will miss the tournament for the first time.
Sport
bbc.co.uk
14.08.2026
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.
World
aljazeera.com
11.08.2026
Late snow blankets parts of southern Africa as winter nears its end
Late-season snow hits South Africa and Lesotho as the Northern Hemisphere swelters in heat and wildfires.
World
aljazeera.com
11.08.2026
Evidence that South African special forces murdered top detective shared with BBC
Frans Mathipa was shot while driving - we got access to the prosecution case against eight accused men.
World
bbc.co.uk
10.08.2026
South Africa plans new rules on ex-leaders' foreign trips after Zuma's visit to India
Jacob Zuma was pictured with a businessmen allegedly at the heart of a corruption scandal in South Africa
World
bbc.co.uk
05.08.2026
I left my wife and twins behind - why this Nigerian man fled South Africa
Nigerian Richard Itoro is one of tens of thousands who have abandoned their lives in South Africa.
World
bbc.co.uk
04.08.2026
South Africa’s le Clos breaks Commonwealth Games medal record
South Africa took bronze in the men’s 4x100 medley relay swimming event for Chad le Clos's record 21st Games medal.
World
aljazeera.com
30.07.2026
South Africa investigates death of Nigerian who collapsed during arrest
Initial reports from a post-mortem said he had "abrasions on his back and chest", investigators say.
World
bbc.co.uk
27.07.2026
South Africa’s le Clos breaks Commonwealth Games record with 19th medal
A record 19th medal took South Africa's Chad le Clos past shooters Phil Adams of Australia and Mick Gault of England.
World
aljazeera.com
25.07.2026
South Africa's president wins bid to temporarily halt impeachment inquiry over 'Farmgate'
Ramaphosa has faced scrutiny following the theft of large sums of cash from his private farm in 2020.
World
bbc.co.uk
24.07.2026
South African court pauses impeachment process against president
The 'Farmgate' scandal nearly cost President Cyril Ramaphosa the leadership of his African National Congress in 2022.
World
aljazeera.com
24.07.2026
Special police team to investigate killing of an anti-migrant leader in South Africa
The March and March provincial leader died of his injuries in hospital several days after being shot.
World
bbc.co.uk
15.07.2026
How a former 'street kid' is key to South Africa's police corruption inquiry
Vusimusi "Cat" Matlala, due to appear at the Madlanga Commission, grew up hustling to make a living.
World
bbc.co.uk
15.07.2026
Diamond giant De Beers halts work at flagship South African mine as demand plummets
Production will stop for two years at the mine which employs more than 4,000 people.
World
bbc.co.uk
14.07.2026
Tense standoff at an anti-migrant protest in a South African town
Locals at an anti-migrant protest wielded sticks in an attempt to evict suspected undocumented residents of Alexandra.
World
aljazeera.com
10.07.2026
South African protesters intimidate migrants as aid group issues warning
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) warns of growing humanitarian needs as tens of thousands of African migrants displaced.
World
aljazeera.com
10.07.2026
Nigeria says two nationals killed in South Africa amid rise of anti-migrant attacks
Nigeria's government said one of its nationals was reportedly killed by police officers "using gruesome interrogation techniques".
World
bbc.co.uk
05.07.2026
How xenophobia went viral in South Africa
The online campaign stoking South Africa's latest xenophobic backlash.
World
aljazeera.com
05.07.2026