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The Republic of South Africa (RSA) is the southernmost country in Africa. Its population of 57 million people has a wide variety of cultures, languages, and religions.

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January 30, 2023

South Africa: Shooting at birthday party leaves 8 dead

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Reports & Analysis

Eco Africa Sendung 11.11.2022

Air pollution and a call to end dirty electricity production

Air pollution and a call to end dirty electricity production

South African township residents are fighting back against toxic air pollution from aging coal-fired power plants.
Nature and EnvironmentJanuary 27, 202307:23 min
Mo Ibrahim pictured at his office in London in 2020

African governance 'backslides' on democracy

African governance 'backslides' on democracy

The latest report by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation rates the African continent as less secure than it was a decade ago.
PoliticsJanuary 26, 2023
Lavrov and Pandor shaking hands and smiling

South Africa, Russia deepen military ties

South Africa, Russia deepen military ties

South Africa is preparing for a joint military exercise with Russia and China one year after Russia invaded Ukraine.
PoliticsJanuary 23, 2023
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva

Africa bets on Brazil’s new President Lula da Silva

Africa bets on Brazil’s new President Lula da Silva

Many African leaders were quick to congratulate the new Brazilian leader on his victory, but are their hopes realistic?
PoliticsJanuary 18, 2023
A military convoy of South Africa National Defence Forces (SANDF) rides along a dirt road in the Maringanha district in Pemba

Southern African soldiers probed over body-burning video

Southern African soldiers probed over body-burning video

A short video depicting soldiers throwing bodies onto a burning pile of rubbish in Mozambique prompted an investigation.
CrimeJanuary 11, 2023
A man stands in a field, with green hills in the background

Lesotho's deal with water

Lesotho's deal with water

Lesotho exports water to its parched neighbor, South Africa. Lesotho's villagers and its natural habitat suffer.
Nature and EnvironmentJanuary 5, 202308:10 min
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In the spotlight

A woman prepares to cast her ballot in the Edo State governorship in Nigeria

Will Africa's 2023 elections strengthen democracy?

Seventeen African countries will hold elections in 2023, showing whether democracy is flourishing or not, experts say.
PoliticsDecember 26, 2022
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What is a healthy relationship with alcohol?

How do you know when you have an alcohol problem? Nozibele quizzes public speaker and author Clive Vanderwagen.
SocietyJuly 13, 202232:38 min
Don’t Hold Back podcast

Fighting back against abusive relationships

Gender-based violence survivor Lona Bawuti shares her story with Don't Hold Back host Nozibele Qamngana-Mayaba.
SocietyJuly 6, 202231:38 min
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Don't Hold Back: Say it loud!

Money, sex, career, and more! Catch all raw and inspirational stories that will win your heart or leave you thinking.
SocietyJuly 6, 2022
A woman hold a small child next to a tent on sandy ground

Climate vulnerable nations demand compensation

Climate vulnerable countries want rich, high-emission nations to pay up. But what exactly could such funds do?
Nature and EnvironmentJune 10, 2022
Eco Africa 27.5.22 | EcoAfrica320 SouthAfrica

Reviving rivers in South Africa

A nonprofit is trying to rehabilitate river ecosystems after floods hit communities that live along the banks.
Nature and EnvironmentMay 27, 202205:52 min
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Opinion

Sertan Sanderson - Autorenbild (provisorisch)

What 'South African' variant?

Sertan Sanderson
Commentary
PoliticsDecember 4, 2021
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South Africa's deadly unrest reveals state failures

Claus Stäcker
Commentary
PoliticsJuly 14, 2021

Opinion: South Africans need to face some harsh truths

Shaazia Ebrahim
Commentary
PoliticsSeptember 5, 2019
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Opinion: South Africa’s Cabinet — compromise over renewal

Claus Stäcker
Commentary
PoliticsMay 30, 2019
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Opinion: The ANC's last easy win

Claus Stäcker
Commentary
PoliticsMay 10, 2019
Gastautor Anaclet Rwegayura

Why legalize cannabis?

Anaclet Rwegayura
Guest commentary
SocietyOctober 20, 2018