As Israel’s war on Gaza enters a second year, weekly vigils at St George’s Cathedral in Cape Town call for peace.

As Israel’s war on Gaza enters a second year, weekly vigils at St George’s Cathedral in Cape Town call for peace.

Township residents say the opposition Democratic Alliance is elitist and runs a city that functions only for the rich.

Zuma’s MK party is gaining in polls while ANC support slips. But is he still as influential outside the ruling party?

Ahead of key elections, hundreds of thousands in need of homes in opposition-run Western Cape languish on waiting lists.

South Africa’s stance on global issues in the last year has confounded many. Some analysts say it is a balancing act.
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Pretoria’s intent is under scrutiny as it presents an all-important case against Israel’s war in Gaza at the ICJ.

South Africa’s key opposition party believes it is the government-in-waiting ahead of the 2024 vote. But analysts doubt.

The members of the ‘peace mission’ – especially South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa – have received flak from many in Africa.

South Africa’s stance of neutrality in the Russia-Ukraine war has been at variance with its Moscow ties. Why is that so?
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Many in government and opposition are united in proclaiming South Africa’s reluctance to arrest Putin when he visits.
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