Focus on Africa Episodes Episode guide
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South Africa's opposition EFF call for a shutdown of the economy
South Africa's opposition Economic Freedom Fighters call for a shutdown of the economy
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South Africa's Jacob Zuma claims he received death threats
The former president says threats were also made against his children and lawyer
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South Africa's Finance Minister Promises Funds for Access to Sanitary Pads
South Africa's finance minister promises funds for sanitary pads; tech summit in Somalia
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South Africa's ex-President FW de Klerk dies at 85
He was head of state between September 1989 and May 1994
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South Africa's Cosatu calls for Zuma to resign
South Africa's most powerful trades union calls for President Zuma to step down
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South Africa's appeal court confirms President Zuma should face corruption charges
We hear from Raila Odinga and Nollywood actresses speak out about harassment
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South Africa's ANC party denies allegations of murders.
ANC party denies allegations of killing human rights activists in South Africa.
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South Africa: What next for President Zuma as he is recalled by the ANC?
He is expected to respond to the request on Wednesday
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South Africa: Wealthy Gupta brothers arrested in UAE
Atul and Rajesh Gupta face fraud and money-laundering charges in South Africa.
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South Africa: Pressure grows on police to find tavern killers
At least 15 people were shot dead in a bar in the South African township of Soweto.
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South Africa: President Jacob Zuma finally speaks
He says he has done nothing wrong and sees no reason to stand down.
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South Africa: Hundreds of people displaced in latest flare up of xenophobic attacks
More than 100 Malawians have requested repatriation following xenophobic attacks
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South Africa: Cyril Ramaphosa makes state of the nation address
He urged South Africans to continue the "long walk" Nelson Mandela began
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South Africa: crime figures released by police show a rise
Sexual offences and murder rates have risen significantly
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South Africa, Rwanda and Afrobeats in 2024
2024 marks 30 years since the Rwandan genocide and historic polls in South Africa
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South Africa win Rugby World Cup
South Africa make men’s Rugby World Cup history, becoming the first four-time champions
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South Africa Votes
Will the ANC stay in power after 25 years of rule since the fall of apartheid?
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South Africa violence and looting enters second day
Today we focus entirely on the violent events taking place in South Africa
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South Africa unrest: Government set to increase troop deployment
Days of unrest have left a trail of devastation in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng provinces
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South Africa to host Brics summit from Tuesday
South Africa to host Brics summit but Russia’s President Putin will join virtually
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South Africa to Discuss 'Right-To-Die' Bill
Parliament to discuss if suffering patients should decide their fate autonomously
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South Africa students’ protests turn deadly
One person was killed, as police dispersed students at the University of Witwatersrand
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South Africa stops AstraZeneca vaccine roll-out
A recent study shows lower efficacy against some cases of the South African variant
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South Africa shuts its Nigeria-based embassy after xenophobic violence
South Africa says diplomatic staff in Nigeria have received threats of reprisal attacks
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South Africa Set To Make Signing An Official Language
Constitution review committee recommends that signing should become an official language
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South Africa reports millions of job losses
The coronavirus pandemic and lockdown has led to a economic contraction in South Africa
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South Africa releases crime stats
South Africa crime: who suffers most from the extremely high rates of violence?
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South Africa records highest rise in Covid-19 cases
The country has recorded 3,720 deaths
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South Africa President admits 'We were overwhelmed'
President Ramaphosa visits the city of Durban after a week of protests and looting
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South Africa prepares for 21-day lockdown
South Africans are preparing for three week national lockdown due to Covid-19