South Africa

Speed Read South African president postpones speech as calls for him to go grow ahead of crucial ANC meeting

By The Week Staff Last updated 7 February 18

Speed Read Gold mine workers trapped underground for more than a day following power cut

By The Week Staff Last updated 2 February 18

In Depth Croatian Pero Jelinic was killed in unexplained incident as he took aim

By The Week Staff Published 30 January 18

In Depth In Depth: South African city introduces rationing ahead of April shutdown

By The Week Staff Last updated 29 January 18

Speed Read Ex-head of diplomatic service also says former PM distrusted Germany and hated men with moustaches

By The Week Staff Last updated 23 January 18

In Depth Anti-corruption businessman faces steep challenge to unify party and revive South Africa’s flagging economy

By The Week Staff Last updated 19 December 17

Speed Read Party conference could define future of the continent’s third largest economy

By The Week Staff Published 8 December 17

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By The Week Staff Published 5 December 17

In Depth South African doctors completed the world's third ever penis transplant with a white donor and a black recipient

By Kyler Sumter Published 29 November 17

In Depth Ranger Conrad Zeelie and tracker Richard Sibuyi on unlocking the wonders of the bush at Sabi Sabi private game reserve

By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Last updated 2 November 17

Speed Read Critics say it is a painful reminder of white minority rule, but some argue it's a symbol of Afrikaner heritage

By The Week Staff Last updated 1 November 17