Countries taking part in the 5th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labor this week in South Africa, are being urged to do more to end child labor by 2025.
The strong call for urgent action at the conference taking pace in Durban, aims to (...)
The South African military says it is deploying more than 10,000 troops to help with relief and rescue operations following the devastating floods that swept through parts of KwaZulu-Natal province last week.
More than 440 people have died, and the (...)
The death toll in the South African province of KwaZulu-Natal has reached more than 300, after devastating floods wreaked havoc in the area.
A state of disaster has been declared in the area, after some areas saw months worth of rain fall in one (...)
Heavy rains and floods have battered the eastern coast of South Africa, killing at least 59 people, damaging roads and destroying houses, prompting authorities to urge residents to stay at home.
The floods hit the province of KwaZulu-Natal, which (...)
On the beaches north of Durban, some South Africans are already getting into the holiday mood as the first crowds start arriving for the long summer break.
Towards sunset, the bars and restaurants overlooking Ballito's seafront have been filling up (...)
Cricket South Africa selection convenor Linda Zondi said on Thursday they have no regrets in turning down an approach from retired batsman AB de Villiers to make himself available for the Cricket World Cup in England.
South Africa have lost all (...)
Beauden Barrett returned for his first game in more than three weeks to help keep the Wellington Hurricanes well on course for Super Rugby's post-season playoffs as they beat the Sharks 30-17 away at King's Park on Saturday.
Barrett was rested for (...)
Almost 70 people have been killed in South Africa after torrential rains along the eastern coast, an official said on Thursday, and rescuers are still recovering bodies.
KwaZulu-Natal province, where most of the deaths occurred after the downpours (...)
Kusal Perera carried Sri Lanka to a sensational one-wicket win on the fourth day of the first Test against South Africa at Kingsmead Saturday as he hit a career-best 153 not out.
Perera and Vishwa Fernando put on an unbeaten 78 in a last-wicket (...)
South Africa will be expected to continue its recent dominance over touring sides when it hosts ailing Sri Lanka in a two-Test series starting at Kingsmead Wednesday.
Its recent 3-0 sweep of Pakistan was South Africa's seventh successive home Test (...)
Muslim World League (MWL) has, recently, organized a gathering under the motto: The International Civilization Forum (ICF), in Durban city, South Africa.
The opening session was attended by the Secretary General of the MWL Sheikh Dr. Mohammed bin (...)
The Muslim World League organized the Conference of "Social Coexistence and Diversity of Religions" in Durban, South Africa and was attended by the son of the South African President Mr. Edward Zuma, Head of Interreligious Affairs at the C.M., Mayor (...)
New Zealand thrashed South Africa 57-15 Saturday in a Rugby Championship final-round Test after leading by only three points at half-time to notch a record-equaling 17th consecutive victory.
The All Blacks were without disgraced scrum-half Aaron (...)
David Miller blasted an unbeaten century as South Africa chased down a massive target of 372 in the third one-dayer against Australia at Kingsmead Wednesday to clinch the series.
The host went 3-0 up in the five-match contest after winning by four (...)
The first Test between South Africa and New Zealand at Durban ended in a draw Tuesday after poor conditions prevented play, setting up a series-deciding final match beginning at the weekend.
No play took place after rain fell during the lunch break (...)
A wet outfield again prevented play on the fourth day of the first Test between South Africa and New Zealand in what is becoming an increasing embarrassment for the host.
Heavy rain Saturday night left the outfield at Kingsmead patchy, muddy and (...)
A fired-up Dale Steyn removed both New Zealand openers to leave the tourists on 15 for two before rain ended day two of the first Test against South Africa Saturday.
Steyn, playing his first Test of 2016 after injury, had Tom Latham (four) caught by (...)
New Zealand's bowlers held the advantage on the first day of the first Test against South Africa at Kingsmead Friday.
South Africa struggled to 236 for eight at the close of play after deciding to bat in overcast conditions, with the floodlights on (...)
Fast bowling pair Dale Steyn and Vernon Philander will reunite as South Africa seeks to start the long climb back up the rankings in the first Test against New Zealand in Durban Friday.
When Steyn and Philander last shared the new ball, in the first (...)
South Africa will not be using any racial quotas to pick the team to face New Zealand in the first Test later this week despite promising to formally introduce it in a bid to speed up transformation.
Coach Russell Domingo said players would be (...)
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday marked a historic South African train journey by Indian independence leader Mohandas K. Gandhi that ended up shaping the fate of both countries.
Modi's train ride commemorated the incident in which a (...)
David Miller smashed an unbeaten 53 as South Africa claimed a three-wicket victory over Australia in the first Twenty20 International at Kingsmead Friday.
Set 158 for victory, South Africa reached its target with four balls to spare as Miller (...)
Fast bowler James Anderson is set to return to the England side for the second Test starting in Cape Town Saturday, boosting its chances of a repeat win as South Africa declared its front-line bowler Dale Steyn doubtful.
England's record wicket (...)
Moeen Ali took three wickets on Wednesday as England made quick work of securing victory in the first Test by bundling out South Africa for 174 before lunch and ensure a 241-run win on the last day at Kingsmead.
It was only the second triumph in the (...)
South African fast bowler Dale Steyn will not bowl again in the opening Test against England at Kingsmead after his shoulder spasm failed to clear up overnight, officials said Tuesday.
The decision is a further blow to the home side, which has its (...)
