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South Africa call on 'Aussie agitator' Breetzke

South Africa respond to their heavy first-Test defeat by Australia by calling up “Aussie agitator” Matthew Breetzke.

From Morocco to South Africa, Israel election watched closely across Africa

October 27 vote could test whether Israel's ties with African countries withstand the fallout from the war on Gaza.

‘South Park’: Stan Discovers Sephora’s Backrooms Before Ike Aura Battles a Looksmaxxing Chad

In the third episode of “South Park” Season 29, the gang gets stuck in Sephora’s “Backroom,” Stan’s dad shrinks himself using products from the beauty chain and aura battles take over South America (the newly named mountain town), meaning internet lingo like “mogging,” “maxxing” and “mewing” (along with “chad,” “cringe” and “rizz”) are plentiful. In […]

South Texas Latino voters who flipped for Trump in 2024 are up for grabs in 2026

Hispanic and Latino voters swung hard for President Donald Trump in 2024. But in the 2026 midterm election, Democrats are pushing to get them back.

South Korean carmaker Hyundai plans 'strategic' investment of $15.5 billion in India by 2032

Korean car company Hyundai says India is a strategic core market

South Africa’s Cash Rebate Bounces Back, African Verticals Lift Off and AI at a Crossroads: 10 Takeaways From the Durban FilmMart

The Durban FilmMart wrapped its 17th edition on Oct. 12 with a boisterous awards ceremony that offered a fitting exclamation point to a four-day event whose rousing turn-out — with more than 1,100 industry delegates in attendance from 56 countries — cemented its position as the leading lynchpin of the African screen industries. The mood […]

South Africa suspends asylum applications amid renewed anti-immigrant protests

Tensions have flared in South Africa after a court ruling prompted the government to open its application system to all foreign nationals, regardless of their legal status. Despite applications remaining subject to approval, anti-immigrant protests erupted outside several Home Affairs offices, forcing authorities to temporarily suspend refugee and asylum applications. FRANCE 24's Eunice Masson has the latest.

Rusty or something more? South Africa's concern after Australia loss

Australia complete 214-run victory over South Africa in Durban. What does heavy defeat mean for the world champions?

Australia bowl out South Africa to win first cricket Test in Durban

Hazlewood's 6-49 ⁠⁠helped the visitors clean up the South African batting, securing the win before tea on day five.

South Africa deputy police chief resigns amid sex offence charges

Shadrack Sibiya, who is in prison after his arrest last month, denies corruption, rape and child grooming allegations.

How South Africa Rescued Its Rebate and Pulled the Industry Back From the Brink: We’re ‘Back in Business’

The long nightmare might be over for South African producers, whose industry has been crippled for more than two years by the paralysis of a rebate program that for all intents and purposes had ceased to function. Speaking this week at the Durban FilmMart, Nelly Molokoane, director of film and television production at the Dept. […]

South Africa's deputy police chief resigns after being charged with sexual offences

Shadrack Sibiya had denied grooming a 16-year-old and raping an 18-year-old.

Can South Korea and Ukraine resolve their diplomatic spat over North Korean POWs?

Seoul and Kyiv are trading accusations after the transfer of two North Korean POWs to South Korea. The South insists the move was to be kept secret as it seeks to avoid antagonizing Pyongyang.

South African Simons to join England Test set-up

England are set to add the first name to Stephen Fleming’s backroom team, with Eric Simons joining as Test bowling coach.

South Africa: Anti-migrant unrest flares in Durban

Police in Durban were battling a fresh wave of anti-migrant unrest. Shops were looted, homes were torched and foreign nationals were targeted as crowds took to the streets for a second day. The violence has revived fears of rising xenophobic tensions over immigration.

Intercommunal clashes kill 71 people in South Sudan

Government security forces regain control of Rumbek town after outsiders attempted to seize the area.

South African judge awarded Nobel Peace Prize

In tonight's programme, South African judge and human rights champion Navi Pillay has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Also in Kenya health officials in Nairobi are still racing to track dozens of people linked to the man who died from the virus earlier this week. And finally, Moroccan-British photographer Hassan Hajjaj has built a global reputation with his vibrant portraits, 40 of his iconic Rock Stars pictures are taking centre stage in Paris.

South Africa pulls asylum directive after violent protests in Johannesburg, Durban

South Africa has withdrawn a controversial asylum directive after anti-migrant protests descended into violence and chaos on Thursday.

South Africa pulls asylum directive after violent protests

South Africa has withdrawn a controversial asylum directive after anti-migrant protests descended into violence and chaos on Thursday.

🔴 South Africa's Navanethem ‘Navi’ Pillay wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize