South Africa
South Africa pulls 36 corpses from illegal mine, arrests 82 survivors
South African rescuers have pulled out 36 bodies and 82 survivors from a gold mine deep underground in two days of operations, police said.
Kiwi killed after trying to stop robbery in South Africa
Africa correspondent Elna Schutz spoke to Lisa Owen about a Kiwi man reportedly being killed after trying to stop a robbery in South Africa, election day for another country in Southern Africa and a… Audio
African states want bigger seat at United Nations table
South Africa correspondent Elna Schutz spoke to Lisa Owen about African states wanting a bigger seat at the United Nations table, Tunisians asking for a case to be seen by the International Criminal… Audio
South Africa election: Coalition talks underway
South Africa correspondent Elna Schütz speaks to Lisa Owen about South Africa's elections which saw the African National Congress party losing it's 30 year majority and having to enter coalition talks… Audio
Africa correspondent Debora Patta
There's trouble in the Sahel region which is seeing an increase in extremism and coups. Meanwhile there's famine in Sudan. And It's 30 years since South Africa's first democratic election - famously… Audio
Jacob Zuma ineligible to be member of parliament
South Africa correspondent Elna Schütz speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about Jacob Zuma's ineligibility to be a member of parliament, the latest on the country's climate change commitments and what shape… Audio
South Africa's electricity problem improving
South Africa correspondent Elna Schutz speaks to Lisa Owen about South Africa's electricity problem improving, school admissions having to reopen and the death of a sporting legend. Audio
South Africa: Destructive weather batters Cape Town
South Africa correspondent Elna Schutz speaks to Lisa Owen destructive weather in South Africa's capital, long-awaited changes to immigration law and the rescue of several Loggerhead turtles in Cape… Audio
South Africa: Newly formed political party in hot water
South Africa correspondent Elna Schutz speaks to Susana Leiataua about a new political party in hot water just before the election, South Africa possibly having an issue with 'brain regain,' and some… Audio
South African economy struggling
South African correspondent Elna Schutz speaks to Lisa Owen about South Africa's economy and water supply. Audio
Foreign correspondent Debora Patta
The International Court of Justice has rejected a South African request to impose urgent measures to safeguard Rafah in the Gaza Strip. Audio
Oscar Pistorius, track star turned convicted murderer, set to leave jail
Pistorius' life story from before and after Valentine's Day 2013 reads like the script to two markedly different films - the first an inspirational sporting biopic, the second a grim tale of murder.
US envoy says Russian ship picked up weapons in South Africa
The US ambassador to South Africa has told local journalists Washington is confident a Russian vessel uploaded weapons and ammunition from South Africa in December.
Former Springbok captain can't defend Eramus comments
Rassie Erasmus' behaviour has made South Africa "so easy to dislike", says Springboks great John Smit.
Ethiopia peace talks start in South Africa
The first formal peace talks between the Ethiopian army and forces from the country's northern region of Tigray have started in South Africa.
14 Barry Soper | Breakfast with Mandela
Having joined the press gallery as its youngest member in 1980, Barry Soper is set to depart this year one of its veterans. Four decades and ten Prime Ministers on, he reflects on his career-shaping… Audio
Gunmen kill 19 people in 'random' bar shootings in South Africa
Gunmen have killed 19 people in two apparently random shootings within hours of each other at taverns in South Africa, according to police, reinforcing the country's bleak status as a global centre…
Calling Home: Gillian Bremner in Botswana
Gillian Bremner was looking for something different when she retired from her role as CEO at Presbyterian Support Otago. Little did she know she would soon be running a multi-tiered tourism company in… Audio
Stowaway found in South Africa plane wheel at Amsterdam airport
Dutch police say they have found a stowaway alive in the wheel section of a plane that landed in Amsterdam from South Africa.
South African inquiry identifies systemic corruption during Zuma era
The inquiry has spoken to more than 300 witnesses so far during an inquiry that has taken three years.
