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Why South Africans are flocking to a Chinese hospital ship

Cape Town residents queue for free medical care due to the poor state of the country's health sector.

Paralysis, amputation and Paralympic archery

South African para-archer Shaun Anderson says sport has been his “saviour” following two life-changing accidents and having experienced depression.

Paralysis, amputation and Paralympic archery

South African para-archer Shaun Anderson says sport has been his “saviour” following two life-changing accidents and having experienced depression.

SA billionaire overtakes Dangote as Africa’s richest man

South African Johann Rupert controls Richemont, one of the world's largest luxury goods firms.

World’s police in technological arms race with Nigerian mafia

A series of covert operations target a feared Nigerian cyber-crime network with a global reach.

World’s police in technological arms race with Nigerian mafia

A series of covert operations target a feared Nigerian cyber-crime network with a global reach.

World’s police in technological arms race with Nigerian mafia

A series of covert operations target a feared Nigerian cyber-crime network with a global reach.

Mpox jabs arrive on African soil after red-tape delays

Vaccines are arriving in Africa - the heart of the outbreak - weeks after it was declared a health emergency.

Mpox jabs arrive on African soil after red-tape delays

Vaccines are arriving in Africa - the heart of the outbreak - weeks after it was declared a health emergency.

Namibia blocks ship over Israel war-crime concerns

A vessel is suspected to be carrying military cargo intended for Israeli use in the ongoing war in Gaza.