Former South African President Jacob Zuma and French arms manufacturer Thales have returned to court to appeal for the dismissal of the long-running corruption case against them

JOHANNESBURG, Dec 4 (Reuters) - The South African rand was steady in early trade on Thursday, ahead of the release of current account data by the central bank while global investors await data for clearer cues on the Federal Reserve's interest rate outlook.

There are fewer than 10,000 breeding pairs of African penguins left today.

African leaders are pushing to have colonial-era crimes recognized, criminalized and addressed through reparations.

Two former apartheid-era police officers in South Africa have been found guilty of murder in the 1987 killing of activist and student leader Caiphus Nyoka

JOHANNESBURG, Dec 5 (Reuters) - The South African rand was steady on Friday, maintaining its break below the 17.00 level as investors awaited a Moody's rating review later in the day. At 1656 GMT the rand traded at 16.

South African private equity firms and lenders will invest $600 million in debt and equity on a dry port in the Democratic Republic of Congo to ease congestion on one of Africa’s busiest mineral corridors.

Temba Bavuma, at 35, became the oldest South African to score 2,000 ODI runs, achieving the milestone in his 53rd innings. This historic feat occurred during the series decider against India. The crucial match saw India win the toss and bowl first,

Africa's World Cup representatives learned their group-stage opponents in Friday's prolonged draw ceremony in Washington.

Sentiment among South Africa’s agricultural businesses rose for the first time in three quarters as favorable weather conditions and strong exports supported a more positive outlook.