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UK diplomats no longer get hardship bonus for being posted to Buenos Aires
Civil servants are entitled to extra money for working in difficult or dangerous cities around the world.
August 14, 2026'If we worry about erosion, we will never get any sleep'
Derrick Bowler says even if he won the lottery he knows he would not be able to stop nature.
August 9, 2026Nigeria date removed from South African pop star Tyla's world tour after boycott petition
Nigerians urged Tyla to cancel her concert in Lagos over anti-migrant protests in South Africa.
July 31, 2026Inside rugby's greatest production factory
On Saturday Wales face South Africa - a nation who never seem to run out of international-class players. Are there lessons the tourists can learn?
July 17, 2026Referee Barrett-Theron stands down after cancer diagnosis
One of the world's leading female referees, Aimee Barrett-Theron, has stood down from officiating after being diagnosed with breast cancer.
July 15, 2026Diamond giant De Beers halts work at flagship South African mine as demand plummets
Production will stop for two years at the mine which employs more than 4,000 people.
July 14, 2026Teen sees off 300,000 competitors to become a Cheetah Girl
The Cheetah Girls are making a comeback with a new generation of young stars.
July 14, 2026South Africa World Cup midfielder Adams dies aged 25
South Africa and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams dies at the age of 25, just weeks after featuring for his country at the World Cup.
July 11, 2026Ghana halts visit by South African president amid row over anti-migrant protests
Many in Ghana feared his presence would lead to mass protests, and officials say it is postponed for now.
July 7, 2026South African jazz legend Abdullah Ibrahim dies at 91
Ibrahim helped define a genre of South African jazz music in a career that spanned eight decades.
June 15, 2026Departing players have been 'a big motivator' - Doris
Leinster captain Caelan Doris says the prospect of several players leaving the province at the end of the season provided extra motivation before their 20-11 URC semi-final win against the Stormers.
June 6, 2026Semenya vows to fight against IOC's gene-screening policy - Reuters
Semenya vows to fight against IOC's gene-screening policy Reuters
March 31, 2026South Africans say criminal gangs are exploiting the water crisis
Residents of some areas have been without mains water for weeks.
March 19, 2026South Africa offers to mediate in Middle East conflict if asked - Reuters
South Africa offers to mediate in Middle East conflict if asked Reuters
March 4, 2026Ramaphosa thanks Putin for release of South Africans lured into Russia-Ukraine war
The men believed they were going to Russia for training as bodyguards but ended up on the front line.
February 24, 2026