Were you told that gold mining in southern Africa started after 1852? Or that the export of iron, steel, copper and gold began in the late 19th century? Or that South Africa became integrated into a ...

Explore the rich history of the South African Music Awards as we celebrate the biggest winners and their unforgettable ...

South Africa defeated South Korea 1-0 thanks to Thapelo Maseko's goal, securing the nation's first-ever qualification for the FIFA World Cup knockout stage.

Ancient DNA has provided spectacular insights into human history, particularly in Europe and Asia, where researchers have reconstructed the genomes of thousands of people. However, fewer than two ...

Seth Mazibuko strides into the intersection of Moema and Vilakazi Street in Soweto, gesturing to the spot that changed South African history. “This is where the students who were marching peacefully ...

Record-breaking African representation at the 2026 World Cup is turning into a historic statement, with more teams reaching the knockout stage and proving the continent’s rise is only getting stronger ...

South African Grammy winner Tyla is proud of her Coloured identity. Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for The Recording Academy South African singer-songwriter Tyla made history in February 2024 when she won ...

A number of reports have called South Africa a politically polarised society. This may seem uncontroversial, given the country’s history of dispossession and discrimination during colonialism and ...