South Africa

This musician often walked barefoot for kilometers just for the chance to perform. Now she's made it big

Self-made South African singer Makhadzi has made a name for herself in Africa, but she stays true to her Venda roots.

India, EU to re-launch free trade talks: What PM Modi, EU leaders discussed

India and the European Union (EU) on Saturday announced their decision to resume negotiations for a balanced and comprehensive trade agreement after a gap of eight years and unveiled an ambitious..

Waiving IP rights will ensure timely availability of COVID vaccines: India at UNSC

India has worked with South Africa and other partners in the WTO to seek relaxation in the norms of the TRIPS agreement, Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said on Friday and noted that this..

British and Irish Lions: The full squad for South Africa tour

Sam Simmonds has been named in a British and Irish Lions squad that is captained by Alun Wyn Jones, but Kyle Sinckler and Johnny Sexton are among several high-profile omissions.Simmonds, the Exeter..

Biden to back WTO COVID vaccine patent waiver

President Joe Biden on Wednesday threw his support behind waiving intellectual property rights for COVID-19 vaccines, bowing to mounting pressure from Democratic lawmakers and more than 100 other..

Vaccine patent fight: 'This is an emergency'

South African Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor says restrictions on vaccine patents should be temporarily eased to help developing countries combat COVID-19.

How this South African apples and pears company grew its social media presence

Increasing demand from Europe and Asia has pushed South African fruit giant Tru-Cape to expand variety. The company’s managing director, Roelf Pienaar, talks to CNN about Tru-Cape’s heritage and..

G7 foreign ministers meet in person in over two years

Foreign and development ministers gather at Lancaster House on the second day of the G7 meeting in London. This is the first time representatives from leading nations are meeting face-to-face in over..

Video shows security team fend off armed heist in South Africa

Footage from inside a cash-in-transit van shows how a security team responded to an attempted heist by robbers wielding AK-47s in South Africa. CNN’s David McKenzie reports.

Agriculture in South Africa: Wine estate offers business ownership to black farmers

This freediver is creating a more diverse ocean

Zandile Ndhlovu, South Africa’s first Black female free dive instructor, is fostering a more inclusive ocean through The Black Mermaid Foundation.

South Africa corruption inquiry: Cyril Ramaphosa testifies for second day

President Cyril Ramaphosa is the highest-ranking official to testify at an ongoing inquiry into corruption in South Africa.

What this South African company's legacy says about investing in Africa

South African industrial brand management company Barloworld has been investing and expanding in Africa for almost 120 years. CEO Dominic Malentsha Sewela talks to CNN about what he sees as the biggest..

Cape Town fire ‘contained’: Landmarks destroyed, evacuations continue

A fire on a South African landmark is under control - Al Jazeera look at how much destruction it has caused.

Firefighters battle to contain blaze on South Africa's Table Mountain

Why Vodacom wants to be a pan-African tech player

Shameel Joosub, CEO of South Africa’s Vodacom, talks about the future of one of Africa’s biggest brands.

These South African app builders are creating digital solutions for new opportunities

With the mobile phone at the center of Africa’s digital connectivity, creative entrepreneurs are leveraging technology to build the continent’s digital future.

Former rugby players turn to philanthropy off the pitch

In South Africa, Tendai “The Beast” Mtawarira is assisting young people in sports and education through his new foundation. In Kenya, Humphrey “Tall” Kayange advocates for Kenyan athletes and..

Retired rugby star finds success off the pitch in South Africa

Retired South African Springbok Tendai Mtawarira recently launched his own foundation aimed at empowering the next generation.

How ghost kitchens are coming alive in South Africa

As the South African restaurant industry grapples with an unprecedented drop in business, many delivery-only ventures known as ghost kitchens are seeing double digit growth. CNN takes a closer look at..

How big data is fostering expansion for this South African logistics enterprise

As intra-continent shipping in Africa continues to grow, South African company Imperial Logistics is turning to big data to predict trends. CNN’s Cyril Vanier caught up with company CEO, Mohammed..

Adorable Elephants Calves Play Slip & Slide Near Waterhole

These adorable elephant calves are pictured having a muddy good time at a waterhole. Photographer Charmaine Joubert captured the action as the pair played a game of slip and slide in Addo Elephant..

Babar Azam surpasses Virat Kohli in ICC ODI ranking, fastest 13 centuries records | Oneindia News

The Pakistan cricket captain Babar Azam is all set to surpass Virat Kohli in the ICC ODI ranking. At the start of the South Africa vs Pakistan series, Babar Azam was more than 30 points behind Kohli in..