A fire in Johannesburg destroyed 1,500 flats, leaving hundreds of people homeless. The tragedy was caused by the explosion of a paraffin stove. View on euronews

A woman in South Africa has rescued more than 2,500 pugs over the years after she and her husband sold their house, lived in a trailer home for a while and generally reset their lives to help as many dogs in need as they could.

However, looking at how many jobs in a region are in the technology sector, we find that Centurion and Cape Town are likely to have more listings for jobs in the tech sector. The worst places to find tech related jobs are Montagu, Ballito, Secunda, and Komani.

Patients and health care advocates said the abrupt decision to halt U.S. funding for a lifesaving H.I.V. program led to widespread confusion. The backtracking didn’t help.

South Africa's rand gained on Thursday after data showed U.S. economic growth slowed in the fourth quarter, while the South African Reserve Bank cut its main lending rate for the third time in a row.

Explore the best rivers, dams, and lakes in South Africa, offering a perfect escape from the heat with exciting activities and serene natural beauty.

As South Africa's tourism industry bounces back with nearly 8 million visitors and exciting developments on the horizon, the potential for economic growth and rediscovered treasures awaits both locals and international travellers.

In Johannesburg's Phumla Mqashi informal settlement, thousands of households rely on a few water tankers and are forced to travel across settlements or to neighbouring suburbs to fill water drums since illegal connections were cut.

South Africa plans to raise $50 million (close to R1 billion) to help fund a bid to host a Formula 1 race, the country’s sports minister Gayton McKenzie said in an interview.

Pret a Manger is opening its first site in Africa, located in Johannesburg, South Africa. The new location marks the 20 th international market for the sandwich chain. According to Pret, £1 in every £4 spent in Pret now comes from outside the UK.

Analysis - Municipalities, state-owned enterprises and private sector players are starting to open their wallets to spend money on developments that will enhance growth and create much-needed jobs.