Soweto, once unified against apartheid, is now divided by wealth
New York Times: Economic dividends of freedom shared far less equally than hoped.
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Study: ABs favourites, but dominance fading
Major study backs All Blacks for win - but dominance not as great at 2011 and 2015
'Chinks in our armour': Sir Graham Henry's All Blacks warning
Sir Graham Henry says ABs right to be confident, but warns of problems ahead for NZ rugby.
Giant python chases safari tourists off the road
A group of tourists on safari met their match while driving through a game park.
New twist in case of fatal stabbing at luxury South African resort
Kari Turner's brother has rejected rumours her death was a result of a domestic dispute.
Pregnant mum hacked to death during luxury holiday
Neighbours were woken by the screams of the tragic mum's toddler.
Watch: Game reserve plays tricks on runners with fake lion
Race officials felt they needed to remind competitors that it is in fact a "fun run".
Teen's rape, murder rocks South Africa
When she went to pick up a parcel there was a power cut, so she was told to return later.
Shock kidnapping of F1 powerboat racer's daughter in South Africa
Amy-Lee was found dumped on a street corner at 2am.
Great white exodus: Sharks vanish from South African waters
The sharks that supported a diving industry in South Africa have disappeared.
One more way to die: Delivering food in Cape Town's gig economy
New York Times: "Workers put themselves at risk every time they take on a job."
'This is a dream': Richie McCaw tells boy he's going to Rugby World Cup
Eleven-year-old Toby Fletcher and his dad are off on the trip of a lifetime.
Richie McCaw: Beware wounded All Blacks
All Blacks' most successful captain shares his thoughts ahead of crucial clash.
Froth or fumble, ABs v Wallabies all about ghosting
Will Michael Cheika roll out David Pocock? Common sense suggests maybe in last 10 minutes.
South African vote set to speed up land reform
South African lawmakers have voted to speed up land reform.
South African musician Johnny Clegg dies at 66 after cancer
Musician Johnny Clegg, who defied racial barriers during SA's apartheid years, has died.
Sad story behind this bizarre photo
It's a strange sight — three men, standing still against a fence, for no apparent reason.
New twist in case of stowaway who fell from plane
Airport official has hinted at the identity of a stowaway, who plunged 1000 metres plane.
Sunbather almost killed by stowaway who fell 1000 metres
John Baldock was asleep when the man's body violently plunged into the ground 3 ft away.
Boycott by whites of South African restaurant reflects growing sense of grievance
New York Times: Boycott highlights underlying racial tensions in South African society.
Safari boss takes trophy hunters on killing sprees to slaughter farm-bred lions and hippos
Blackthorn is believed to charge clients up to $25,000 for a five-day lion hunt.
Kiwi euthanasia champion guilty of assisted suicide in S Africa
Sean Davison was placed under 3-years house arrest for three assisted suicides.
Two-year-old killed by leopard in South African game park
A two-year-old has been killed by a big cat in South Africa's biggest game reserve.
Teachers refused NZ residence due to low pay
Best of 2019: South African teaching couple refused NZ residence because pay is too low.
Kiwi South Africans missing funerals because of visa regulations
Mfat has highlighted to South African High Commission visa difficulties faced by Kiwis.
South Africa election: Colours becoming blurred at polls
South African voters expected to cross racial lines.
Semenya says 'hell no' to taking testosterone medication
Semenya has pushed back: "That's an illegal method."
Violence erupts as protesters mark May Day around the globe
Some protesters threw rocks, burned effigies of politicians and trashed cars.
1800 workers trapped in South Africa mine
An accident halted the shaft used to transport workers out of the mine.
54 lions killed in two days: Horror find at South African farm
Dead lions, some waiting to be skinned, littered floor alongside bones of others.
Rhino poacher trampled to death by elephant, then eaten by lions
All that was left of the man was a pair of tattered pants and his skull.
More praise for 'heart-warming' Ardern from Muslim world
South Africa's Muslim community has praised PM's "truly heart-warming" words and acts.
'Bodies are floating': City destroyed in Cyclone Idai
Can't even count the dead after more than 90 per cent of a city was destroyed.
World rugby's dark conspiracy exposed
This could be dismissed as conspiratorial nonsense if not for the extraordinary evidence.