South Africa

The world around us, and the way researchers study and understand it, changes all the time. The constant change means that what we know through science also shifts.

The B.1.1.529 variant is here but what exactly does it imply for vaccinated South Africans?

According to epidemiologists, the new COVID-19 super variant contains hallmark features of 'Delta'.

StatsSA has announced that during the second quarter, unemployment rates are now standing at 34.4% due to the impact of Covid-19.

Ramaphosa will detail the government's 'energy transition' plan.

Africa boasts an immensely rich diversity of plant and animal species. These are the building blocks of healthy ecosystems.

A vehicle carrying 23 bags of heroin headed for Empangeni was intercepted on Tuesday.

Bathabile Dlamini will address the court before the trial commences.

Applicants opposing the Jacob Zuma medical parole argue that this is untrue.

For machine learning to be effective at making useful predictions, any learning system needs access to training data.

These Free State areas are expected to be without electricity until Friday.

The man was attacked after allegedly stabbing two Parklane Spar security guards.

Dr Mpho Phalatse loves chicken and her favourite book is the Holy Bible. Here's what else we know about the mayor.

Comparative criminology is not just an academic exercise. In view of Africa’s ongoing and deepening engagement with China, it is worth asking what South Africa can learn from that culture when it comes to some of its most pressing social ...

All mayoral positions at the Nelson Mandela Bay metro have been assumed by the ANC.

Motorists in George are advised to avoid these routes.

Health minister Dr Joe Phaahla says everything will be done to avoid harsh lockdowns.

Perhaps surprisingly to some, the small-scale fisheries make a greater contribution to the continent’s economy than their industrial counterparts.

The recently released IPCC working group 1 report dealing with the physical science basis of climate change is clear. Unless there are immediate, rapid and large-scale reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, limiting warming to close to 1.5°C or even 2°C ...

Substandard and counterfeit medicines can be extremely dangerous. They are fraudulently manufactured to deceive buyers about the product’s quality, authenticity and effectiveness. These medicines don’t meet quality and regulatory standards.

This officer from Tembisa South SAPS assaulted a woman who was at the station to open a criminal case.

Eskom says there is actual proof that supports its belief that sabotage is at play.

Herman Mashaba confirms SA's wealthiest are ready to back him.

Although South Africa was an early adopter of clean energy policies, only its highly credited energy auction instrument finally turned the tide, by adding more than 5GW of clean energy to the national grid.