South Africa’s ruling party is taking legal action to try and remove a controversial painting of President Jacob Zuma from public view.

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Zuma ‘obscene’ painting case due

Three illegal miners in South Africa digging for diamonds are killed and 15 others remain trapped after some tunnels collapse, police say.

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S Africa illegal miners trapped

A painting of the South African President Jacob Zuma has been vandalised at a gallery in Johannesburg.

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A painting showing South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma with his genitals hanging out, angering the ANC, is vandalised in a Johannesburg gallery.

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‘Obscene’ Zuma painting attacked

The verdict is due in the trial of two farmworkers accused of killing South Africa’s white supremacist leader Eugene Terreblanche in 2010.

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Terreblanche ‘murder’ verdict due

South Africa is to opens its first theatre in a township – Soweto – once home to former President Nelson Mandela.

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VIDEO: First theatre opens in SA’s Soweto

Can South Africa overcome prejudice to attract gay tourists?

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South Africa targets rainbow tourists

A painting showing President Jacob Zuma with his genitals hanging out sparks the anger of South Africa’s ANC, which says it will go to court.

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ANC to sue over painting of Zuma

Former South African President Thabo Mbeki arrives in Sudan to try to restart talks between Sudan and South Sudan after heavy fighting last month.

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Mbeki to pressure Sudan on talks

Danny Care is recalled by England coach Stuart Lancaster as the squad for the South Africa tour is named.

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Care earns England squad recall

South Africa must investigate Zimbabwean officials over allegations they tortured opposition figures in 2007, a Pretoria high court rules.

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SA ruling over Zimbabwe torture

In cafes across Cape Town, brewing the perfect cup of rooibos has become a fine art. Measuring just the right amount of tea is key while great care is needed to not allow the leaves to swirl for too long. Once ready, the rooibos cups, gleaming in a sumptuous deep red color, bring with them a reedy scent that greets the noses of the customers waiting to enjoy a sip. Grown only in South Africa's Western Cape province, the naturally caffeine-free tea used to be a specialist drink appealing to only some taste buds. Read the full story: “South Africa's rooibos a hit with tea lovers across the world”

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Protecting South Africa’s rooibos industry

Firebrand youth leader Julius Malema has lost his appeal against expulsion from South Africa’s ruling ANC, the party says.

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ANC upholds Malema’s expulsion

South Africa scandal highlights wider problem.

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Rape Caught on Cellphone

South Africans woke up on Wednesday morning to the claim that a group of Soweto youths had filmed themselves raping a 17-year-old girl believed to be mentally ill.

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Rape video goes viral in South Africa