Johannesburg

Grace Mugabe turns self into South Africa police over alleged assault

Last month she urged her 93-year-old husband to name his chosen successor, fuelling renewed speculation about the race to take over from the world`s oldest national leader.
The Zimbabwe government made no immediate comment.

Aug 15, 2017, 17:53 PM IST

South African opposition calls for new election, accused of hallucinating

Jacob Zuma, who has held power since 2009, has now survived nine no-confidence votes despite a record in office marred by allegations of sleaze and influence-peddling. He hailed his win as a victory for the ANC.

Aug 09, 2017, 21:45 PM IST

Rhino breeder in South Africa plans online auction of horn

Most of the world's rhinos live in South Africa.

Jun 26, 2017, 17:14 PM IST

South Africa confronts apartheid-era custody deaths

Timol, a 30-year-old activist with the then-banned South African Communist Party (SACP), was arrested in Johannesburg on the night of October 22, 1971.

 

Jun 24, 2017, 11:50 AM IST

Why did Mandela's closest Comrade end up as tour guide?

Saeed Naqvi/IANS

Apr 04, 2017, 10:18 AM IST

Veteran anti-apartheid activist Ahmed Kathrada dies after brain surgery

Affectionately known as "Uncle Kathy", the 87-year-old liberation struggle stalwart was hospitalised in Johannesburg earlier in March after surgery to relieve blood clotting on the brain.

Mar 28, 2017, 10:39 AM IST

S African Indian man killed in Syrian conflict?

A 24-year-old Indian-origin South African Muslim man has been reportedly killed in Syria where he had gone to join a militant group.

Feb 24, 2017, 21:16 PM IST

South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 3rd ODI: Bees invade Johannesburg`s Wanderers Stadium — WATCH

Luckily for both the teams, and also for the spectators, no overs were lost.

Feb 04, 2017, 21:29 PM IST

South Africa vs Australia, 2nd ODI — As it happened...

2nd ODI: Live score and Live Updates from the second ODI match between South Africa and New Zealand at Johannesburg.

Oct 02, 2016, 14:00 PM IST

WATCH: How an Indian cricketer performed 'Impromptu dance' within the 22 yard

But when he arrived at the crease in the second innings, something happened that no-one thought would.

Sep 11, 2016, 19:52 PM IST

John Kerry heading to Africa for talks on counterterrorism

Secretary of State John Kerry is arriving in Africa on Monday for talks in Kenya and Nigeria on countering terrorism.

Aug 21, 2016, 09:34 AM IST

ANC shaken by South Africa election losses

The ruling African National Congress (ANC) vowed Friday to learn from bruising local election results that showed South African voters turning away from the party that led the anti-apartheid struggle.

Aug 05, 2016, 22:12 PM IST

Oldest evidence of cancer spotted in 1.7 million-year-old fossil

The discovery of a foot bone from the site of Swartkrans located near Johannesburg with definitive evidence of malignant cancer, pushes the oldest date for this disease back from recent times into deep prehistory, the researchers said.

Jul 28, 2016, 12:58 PM IST

South African twin brothers plotted to blow up US embassy: Police

Two South African brothers arrested on terrorism charges were plotting to blow up the US embassy in Pretoria and Jewish institutions, and planned to join the so-called Islamic State, police said Monday.

Jul 11, 2016, 21:01 PM IST

Watch: PM Modi's speech from Johannesburg

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Jul 09, 2016, 15:31 PM IST

Indian musician Ricky Kej to perform for Narendra Modi in Johannesburg

Grammy Award winning Indian musician Ricky Kej is all set to perform for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other state leaders and dignitaries of South Africa at "The Dome" in Johannesburg today.

Jul 08, 2016, 11:06 AM IST

Indian brothers slam `hate speech` as South Africa graft scandal broils

The Indian brothers who are accused of corrupting South African President Jacob Zuma lashed out Friday at "xenophobic and hate speech" against them, and denied benefiting from links to the government.

Mar 18, 2016, 20:41 PM IST

Court withdraws Nelson Mandela grandson rape case

A South African court Wednesday temporarily abandoned a rape case against the grandson of anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela after the prosecution brought an application to "provisionally withdraw prosecution."

Mar 09, 2016, 17:04 PM IST

More than 100 people unaccounted for after South Africa mine collapse: Union

South Africa`s mines are the deepest and among the most dangerous in the world.

Feb 05, 2016, 15:27 PM IST

South African mayor awards scholarships to virgin women

The scholarship was introduced this year and has been awarded to young women from the Uthukela district in the eastern KwaZulu-Natal province, mayoral spokesman Jabulani Mkhonza said.  

Jan 24, 2016, 23:38 PM IST