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Protein analysis of 20 Homo naledi fossils from South Africa's Rising Star cave system reveals no male-specific markers, suggesting either a female-only burial or a lost Y-chromosome gene.
South Africa's most decorated Olympian Tatjana Smith announces she will compete for the Netherlands ahead of the 2028 Games.
A century after its discovery, the Taung Child fossil continues to reshape understanding of human evolution with new research suggesting greater hominin diversity.
A century-old fossil skull from South Africa is being redated to three million years, forcing paleoanthropologists to reconsider how early hominins grew and how the human family tree branches.
South Africa's African National Congress suffers its worst local election performance since apartheid ended, accelerating a shift toward coalition governance.
Diwali celebrations are unfolding across South Africa and the United Kingdom, with political leaders, faith figures, and communities marking the Festival of Lights.
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South Africa's ruling African National Congress suffered its worst-ever election results, dropping to 31% in local polls.
The United States is moving to strip South Africa and Rwanda of their duty-free trade access under the African Growth and Opportunity Act.
The United States has removed South Africa and Rwanda from the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), cutting off duty-free access to its $33 trillion market.
Five suspects have been arrested following a brutal farm attack on South African farmer Donovan Marx, prompting international reactions.
South Africa faces a splintering municipal vote as local elections test the ruling ANC in key cities.
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Mitchell Starc's six-wicket haul steers Australia to a first-day edge after South Africa's dominant start in the deciding Test in Cape Town.
Coverage details how Myanmar concealed sanctioned Iranian jet fuel imports by disguising them as South African diesel.
South Africa secure a commanding victory over Australia by an innings and 31 runs to level the men's cricket Test series.
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Bavuma’s 179 and a 425/9 declaration revives South Africa’s test hopes against rain‑spattered Australia in Gqeberha.
A 65‑year‑old swimmer was fatally attacked by a shark off South Africa’s Eastern Cape, prompting immediate beach closures.
Scott Boland takes four wickets as South Africa's batting struggles are exposed again during the second Test against Australia.
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Coverage tracks a cricket match in Gqeberha where Boland made an impact before weather disrupted play.
Recent scientific research reveals that a deceased elephant's body continues to impact and shape the savanna landscape for a full decade.
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Australia secured a 214-run victory against South Africa on day five of the first men's cricket Test in Durban.
Matt Renshaw shines as the Australian touring cricket team moves closer to a significant victory against South Africa.
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Violent anti-migrant protests erupt across South African locations, resulting in torched cars, looted shops, and a sudden policy reversal.
South African human rights lawyer Navi Pillay has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
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Seven nations are currently vying to host the 2036 Olympic Games as the IOC outlines the selection process.
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South Africa introduces a targeted plan to secure high-risk areas and combat gender-based violence following the deaths of 11 women.
A tavern shooting in a South African township left eighteen dead, sending shockwaves of fear through the community.
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Two separate mass shootings in South Africa have left at least 27 people dead across Johannesburg and Cape Town.
Mass shootings across South Africa townships leave dozens dead, prompting an intensive police manhunt for suspects.
South African authorities are investigating a series of killings after the discovery of the 11th woman's body near Johannesburg.
South African police find tenth victim as two suspects are arrested in the Ekurhuleni murder series
A South African telescope has achieved a historic first by detecting radio signals from an exoplanet located 63 light-years away.
South African authorities have launched a manhunt following a series of mass shootings that have left nearly 30 people dead across multiple locations.
A mass shooting at a house party in a South African township leaves eleven people dead and three injured.
A mass shooting at a house party in a South African township leaves 11 dead and three wounded.
Astronomers detect the first direct radio signals from an exoplanet, tracing the emissions to distant auroras.
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South African police arrest three suspects, marking the first arrests in a string of nine unsolved women’s killings.
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Global speculation intensifies over leadership health following the BRICS summit, intersecting with official denials from India.
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A wave of murders in Johannesburg triggers widespread fears of an active serial killer as authorities investigate.
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South Africa secured a definitive series victory over New Zealand in the final Greatest Rivalry Test match.
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The historic rivalry between the Springboks and All Blacks moves to Baltimore for a record-breaking series decider at M&T Bank Stadium.
South Africa defeats New Zealand 29-24 to claim a two-to-one series lead in rugby union action.
Astronomers using the MeerKAT radio telescope have detected a faint, ancient hydrogen signal from billions of years ago.
Pitaka has released ultra-thin aramid fiber protection cases designed specifically for the newly launched Samsung Galaxy Z8 series of foldable devices.