South Africa

Botswana and South Africa Deepen Economic and Tourism Ties

Along the wide, sunlit stretch of highway between Gaborone and Pretoria, buses and freight trucks pass in steady procession, carrying goods, workers, and tourists. The route, a lifeline between two of Southern Africa’s...

Royal Zulu divorce drama: South African traditions are having to change with the times

Anthony Diala, University of the Western Cape - African monarchs are important figures in their countries. In South Africa, many Zulu people are strongly tied to the royal family and indigenous laws of...

South Africa’s Indigenous Cultures Keep Ancient Traditions Alive Today

Culture
Just by stepping into South Africa, you find yourself surrounded by a tapestry of indigenous cultures that have beautifully preserved their ancient traditions. The country's diverse population, made of various ethnic groups, offers a unique insight into how traditional practices continue to thrive amidst modern influences. As you explore the rich heritage of this vibrant nation, you might discover the ways in which indigenous cultures maintain their identity and connect with their ancestors. One of the most prominent indigenous groups in South Africa is the Zulu nation, known for its impressive warrior history and distinctive customs. You may encounter traditional Zulu ceremonies, where vibrant dances and colorful attire reflect deep-rooted...

Giant batteries to store wind and solar power can speed up South Africa’s energy transition – how that can happen

Gbenga Apata, University of Johannesburg - South Africa is at a pivotal moment in its energy transition: trying to decarbonise its economy (move away...

Botswana Deepens Strategic Ties with South Africa

Botswana
In the rolling savannas that straddle the Botswana–South Africa border, a quiet but determined...

Are you sitting too long in your office job? South African study offers some health tips

Philippe Gradidge, University of the Witwatersrand Sedentary behaviour can result in chronic health conditions such as obesity and heart diseases, bad news for the millions of office workers who are forced to sit behind...

Rating agencies and Africa: the absence of people on the ground contributes to bias against the continent – analyst

Misheck Mutize, University of Cape Town - Rating agency Fitch recently warned that the rapid spread of the mpox virus in sub-Saharan Africa could add to the fiscal pressures many countries in the...

The European Union and South Africa take their partnership forward during a summit in Cape Town

Brussels - President von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa were in Cape Town, where they met South Africa's...

South African troops are dying in the DRC: why they’re there and what’s going wrong

Lindy Heinecken, Stellenbosch University - The death of South African soldiers on a Southern African Development Community (SADC) mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has sparked fierce debate about the deployment...

South Africa is changing its retirement rules to help boost country savings: how it will work

Adrian Saville, University of Pretoria A study of 160 countries, spanning 60 years of economic history, establishes that there is no country that has been able to transition from “poor to prosperous” without a...