South Africa

Mozambique anti-government demonstrators clash with security forces over disputed election results

International and local election observers say national polls last month were not free and fair and were rigged in favour of Frelimo party, in power since 1975

South Africa’s national unity government at odds over war in Ukraine

Tensions between coalition’s two largest members compounded by starkly different view on the conflict

The best winter sun holidays: top up your vitamin D without draining your bank account

Want to escape the bleak midwinter? Here are some excellent options to consider, from South Africa to Tenerife

Owen Doyle: World Rugby needs to stick to its guns with no replacement red cards for ‘aggravated foul play’

World governing body’s new proposals could allow a replacement for Cane-like incidents while remaining utterly unforgiving of hard shoulders to the head and similar foul play

South African family ‘feel like we are on death row waiting for deportation’ from Ireland

Neels Heystek and his family feel they were denied asylum ‘due to the political climate’ in Ireland

South Africa: 17 killed in two shootings as search under way suspects

Fifteen women and two men shot in town of Lusikisiki while one person is in critical condition in hospital

What will €295,000 buy in Norway, France, South Africa, Mexico and Roscommon?

One price, home and away: a ski cabin in Aseral, a one-bed apartment in Jalisco, and more

Africa fights for influence on international governance

South Africa is seen by many as well placed to argue the case of the developing world’s desire for greater representation on the international stage

Cordial coalition finding its feet in South Africa

The African National Congress and Democratic Alliance are getting along nicely in government - but there are tests to come

Springboks leave it late before edging All Blacks

South Africa’s Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu was the difference, contributing 16 points for the home side

What will €170,000 buy in Romania, France, South Africa, Norway and Waterford?

An elegant house in Le Dorat, a waterside cabin in Jorpeland, a traditional house in Arges and more

Irish-trained Libyan militia members found at secret military camp in South Africa

Garda Special Detective Unit, which deals with matters of national security, examining operations of Irish company involved

ANC expels former South African president Jacob Zuma for breaching constitution

Action taken ‘for prejudicing the integrity or repute of the organisation’ by collaborating with newly formed uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) Party

View from South Africa: Ireland show how a drop can go a long way

Ciarán Frawley's brilliantly executed pair of pot shots secured Ireland victory and the player a place in Irish rugby history

‘In Ireland, everyone’s grown up together and no one is really looking for new friends’

Paige Haarhoff moved to Ireland from South Africa in 2023

View from South Africa: Ireland need something special as Boks look mighty dangerous

A new attack coach and their most experienced line-up make this South Africa side look mighty dangerous. Ireland will need to produce something memorable to beat them

Garry Ringrose on Ireland’s ‘special group’, Cheslin Kolbe brilliance and motivation for South Africa showdown

The Ireland centre says his team are motivated to improve for Saturday’s showdown with South Africa

South African president Cyril Ramaphosa’s critics denounce new multi-party cabinet

Make-up of expanded cabinet shows the ANC has abandoned its role as a liberation movement in Africa, says opposition

Ramaphosa holds talks with Democratic Alliance after its threat to quit coalition

South African president and pro-business party’s John Steenhuisen seek to resolve dispute over cabinet posts

From Lesotho to Limerick: ‘I’ve found Irish people to be very kind, very loving people’

Lawyer Matsaseng Ralekoala from Lesotho arrived in Limerick in 2022

Cyril Ramaphosa elected president of South Africa for second term

ANC to form coalition with pro-business Democratic Alliance

ANC nears South Africa powersharing deal with opposition party

Conclusion of agreement could see Cyril Ramaphosa sworn in on Friday for second full term as president

Story of South Africa’s election was of the ANC’s decline and the country’s coming of age

Last week’s election saw the ANC humbled, largely at the hands of its own political gene pool, and a second coming by Jacob Zuma

ANC’s invitation to parties for talks on national unity government gets mixed response

Ramaphosa announces ANC has decided on a broad alliance rather than coalition with one of the bigger parties

Crooked Seeds by Karen Jennings: A taut confrontation with the horrors of the past that resists moralising

The six work of fiction by the South African author hinges on a horrific discovery: a burial site of babies

Zuma’s party threatens to block formation of new government in South Africa

MK spokesman claims election was undermined by voting irregularities

Cyril Ramaphosa calls on parties to work together to form government as ANC loses majority

South Africa’s former liberation movement must form coalition with a larger opposition party or group of smaller ones to stay in power

South Africa’s ruling ANC loses majority for the first time in 30 years

African National Congress has 40.2 per cent of the vote, while former president Jacob Zuma’s new party garnered 14.9 per cent

South Africa heads for coalition as ANC loses support

Biggest surprise is how well the newly formed uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party has done at the ANC’s expense

Early election results suggest ANC will need to form coalition to stay in power in South Africa

Support for party looks set to fall to lowest level since end of apartheid

South Africans cast votes in most competitive election since end of apartheid

Opinion polls suggest African National Congress could lose parliamentary majority after 30 years in government

Rivals cry foul over Ramaphosa’s speech before South Africa’s election

ANC predicted to get lowest share of votes since end of apartheid

The ANC has won six South African elections since 1994 but its winning streak may be over

South Africa’s 33% unemployment rate disproportionally affects the ANC’s black voter base

International Court of Justice orders Israel to halt military operations in Rafah

Humanitarian situation in Palestinian city deteriorating and now classifies as ‘disastrous’, says court

Irish entrepreneurs grapple with complexities of ‘endlessly fascinating’ South Africa

EY Entrepreneur of the Year finalists visit Cape Town ahead of crucial, historic general election next week

Former president Jacob Zuma barred from running in South African election

Country’s highest court rules leader of uMkhonto weSizwe party cannot contest next week’s poll

Irish entrepreneurs head to Cape Town for executive retreat

Trip forms part of EY’s annual Entrepreneur of the Year programme

Israel-Hamas war: Fierce fighting in northern Gaza as aid starts to roll off US-built pier

Trucks begin moving humanitarian assistance ashore from temporary floating pier built off coast, says US

‘There is no genocide’ in Gaza, Israeli official tells International Court of Justice

Gilad Noam calls case in which Israel is accused of violating Genocide Convention ‘completely divorced from facts’ amid ongoing war in enclave

South Africa healthcare law providing free coverage to all dismissed as vote-grabbing stunt

Legal challenges loom as general election set for end of month in country with two-tier healthcare system, a legacy of apartheid era

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