While genetic tests can reveal the ancestry of enslaved individuals, strontium analysis can now home in on where they actually grew up.

Conservationists have called for urgent action to address the illegal trade in rare South African plant species to safeguard the country's treasures. Tarina Vlok, MD at Elite Risk Acceptances ...

South Africa, Angola, and Zimbabwe set to battle for a place in the knockout rounds. With two former African champions and two ambitious challengers in the mix, the group promises intense competition.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa spoke to Elon Musk “on issues of misinformation and distortions about South Africa,” the presidency announced on Tuesday. “In the process, the Preside ...

The style involves braiding the hair close to the scalp in neat, even rows, often in intricate patterns that are unique to different African tribes. Cornrows became globally popular in the 1990s ...

JOHANNESBURG, Feb 3 (Reuters) - South Africa's foreign ministry said on Monday that its expropriation act was not exceptional, after U.S. President Donald Trump said he would cut off funding to ...

JOHANNESBURG, Feb 3 (Reuters) - South African President Cyril Ramaphosa defended his land reform policy on Monday against an attack by Donald Trump that laid bare deep divisions within South ...

Like scores of other armed groups operating in the area, the M23 began as an outfit defending the rights of an ethnic group perceived to be under threat. But as its territory has expanded, mining ...

Known as 'sea nomads', the Bajau Laut tribe have lived at sea for more than 1,000 years. Their lifestyle has given them the ability to stay underwater for very long periods of time. Travel ...