'Cruel lashes scars'

'Cruel lashes scars'

''Even though our backs bore scars of the cruel lashes of those who had whipped and subjected us for more than 300 years, on that day, as a united people, we stood tall,'' South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says as his country marks 30 years since the end of the brutal White-minority apartheid rule

South Africa mine

South Africa mine

South Africa has launched an investigation after at least eleven miners died and about 80 others were injured when an elevator carrying workers back up to the surface, malfunctioned and fell on Tuesday.

S/Africa firefighters

S/Africa firefighters

A team of South African firefighters has rushed to Canada to help the country deal with unprecedented wildfires. Among the south African volunteers were women. Canada had called for international assistance in the wake of the disaster.

South Africa vs Israel

South Africa vs Israel

South Africa's case against Israel at the International Court of Justice over 'genocide' against Palestinians marks the first time Israel faces trial under the UN’s Genocide Convention. Jennifer Cassidy, an international law expert, tells TRT Afrika why the move is crucial.

South Africa polls

South Africa polls

South Africa is preparing for its crucial general elections due to take place on May 29 as announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday.The national and provincial elections are expected to be the most competitive since the end of apartheid rule in 1994.Here is how the country's unique electoral system works