ICJ orders Israel to prevent acts of genocide The UN's top court has ordered Israel to prevent acts of genocide against the Palestinians and do more to help civilians, although it stopped short of ordering a ceasefire as requested by South Africa. World • 26 Jan 24
ICJ orders Israel to prevent acts of genocide The UN's top court has ordered Israel to prevent acts of genocide against the Palestinians and do more to help civilians, although it stopped short of ordering a ceasefire as requested by South Africa. World • 26 Jan 24
Deadly Johannesburg fire began as murder cover-up A man has admitted setting fire to a crowded housing block in Johannesburg in South Africa last year, to cover up a murder, triggering a blaze that killed 77 people. World • 24 Jan 24
Deadly Johannesburg fire began as murder cover-up A man has admitted setting fire to a crowded housing block in Johannesburg in South Africa last year, to cover up a murder, triggering a blaze that killed 77 people. World • 24 Jan 24
Timeline: From 'Blade Runner' to convicted murderer South African athlete Oscar Pistorius, known as the "Blade Runner" for his carbon-fibre prosthetic legs, was released on parole, nearly 11 years after murdering his girlfriend. World • 05 Jan 24
Timeline: From 'Blade Runner' to convicted murderer South African athlete Oscar Pistorius, known as the "Blade Runner" for his carbon-fibre prosthetic legs, was released on parole, nearly 11 years after murdering his girlfriend. World • 05 Jan 24
Oscar Pistorius set to leave jail following parole Oscar Pistorius will be released from prison tomorrow nearly 11 years after he shot and killed his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in his Pretoria home. World • 04 Jan 24
Oscar Pistorius set to leave jail following parole Oscar Pistorius will be released from prison tomorrow nearly 11 years after he shot and killed his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in his Pretoria home. World • 04 Jan 24
Pistorius granted parole a decade after murder Jailed South African Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius has been granted parole after serving nine years for killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, and will be released on 5 January, authorities said. World • 24 Nov 23
Pistorius granted parole a decade after murder Jailed South African Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius has been granted parole after serving nine years for killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, and will be released on 5 January, authorities said. World • 24 Nov 23
Investec's half-year profit jumps by 15% South African lender Investec has today reported half-year profit up 15.3%, led by increased loan volumes, corporate deposits and funds under management. Business • 16 Nov 23
Investec's half-year profit jumps by 15% South African lender Investec has today reported half-year profit up 15.3%, led by increased loan volumes, corporate deposits and funds under management. Business • 16 Nov 23
74 dead as fire destroys building in Johannesburg A fire that tore through a five-storey building taken over for illegal housing has killed 74 people including 12 children in central Johannesburg, according to South African authorities. World • 31 Aug 23
74 dead as fire destroys building in Johannesburg A fire that tore through a five-storey building taken over for illegal housing has killed 74 people including 12 children in central Johannesburg, according to South African authorities. World • 31 Aug 23
BRICS invites six nations to join developing world bloc BRICS leaders have today announced the admission of six new countries from next year as the club of large and populous emerging economies seeks to reshape the global order. Business • 24 Aug 23
BRICS invites six nations to join developing world bloc BRICS leaders have today announced the admission of six new countries from next year as the club of large and populous emerging economies seeks to reshape the global order. Business • 24 Aug 23
BRICS leaders meet in South Africa amid expansion plans Leaders of the BRICS nations - Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa - opened a summit in Johannesburg today where they are expected to weigh expanding membership. Business • 22 Aug 23
BRICS leaders meet in South Africa amid expansion plans Leaders of the BRICS nations - Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa - opened a summit in Johannesburg today where they are expected to weigh expanding membership. Business • 22 Aug 23
BRICS expansion hopefuls seek to rebalance world order An expansion of the BRICS bloc under consideration at a summit this week has attracted a motley crew of potential candidates - from Iran to Argentina - with one thing in common: a desire to level a global playing field many consider rigged against them. Business • 21 Aug 23
BRICS expansion hopefuls seek to rebalance world order An expansion of the BRICS bloc under consideration at a summit this week has attracted a motley crew of potential candidates - from Iran to Argentina - with one thing in common: a desire to level a global playing field many consider rigged against them. Business • 21 Aug 23
Kirby picks Cape Town for 1st office outside of Europe Limerick-headquartered Kirby Group Engineering has officially opened its new office in Cape Town, the company's first base outside of Europe. Business • 18 Jul 23
Kirby picks Cape Town for 1st office outside of Europe Limerick-headquartered Kirby Group Engineering has officially opened its new office in Cape Town, the company's first base outside of Europe. Business • 18 Jul 23
Suspected gas leak kills at least 17 in South Africa At least 17 people, including three children, died in a slum near Johannesburg from a leak of toxic gas apparently used for scavenging gold at an abandoned mine, rescue services have said. World • 06 Jul 23
Suspected gas leak kills at least 17 in South Africa At least 17 people, including three children, died in a slum near Johannesburg from a leak of toxic gas apparently used for scavenging gold at an abandoned mine, rescue services have said. World • 06 Jul 23
Zulu king's entourage denies rumours he is ill There is uncertainty over the health of South Africa's Zulu king, the head of the country's most influential traditional monarchy, with his spokesman denying reports he had been hospitalised. World • 02 Jul 23
Zulu king's entourage denies rumours he is ill There is uncertainty over the health of South Africa's Zulu king, the head of the country's most influential traditional monarchy, with his spokesman denying reports he had been hospitalised. World • 02 Jul 23
North Korea launches space satellite towards south North Korea launched what it called a space satellite towards South Korea tonight, according to South Korea's military, prompting emergency alerts and brief evacuation warnings in parts of the south and Japan. Asia • 30 May 23
North Korea launches space satellite towards south North Korea launched what it called a space satellite towards South Korea tonight, according to South Korea's military, prompting emergency alerts and brief evacuation warnings in parts of the south and Japan. Asia • 30 May 23
South Africa records three murders per hour Almost three people were murdered every hour in South Africa during the first three months of the year, according to police statistics. World • 30 May 23
South Africa records three murders per hour Almost three people were murdered every hour in South Africa during the first three months of the year, according to police statistics. World • 30 May 23
S Africa rows back on ICC pledge ahead of Putin visit South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has rowed back from a pledge to quit the International Criminal Court, months before he is due to host Russia's Vladimir Putin who is wanted by the ICC for suspected war crimes. World • 26 Apr 23
S Africa rows back on ICC pledge ahead of Putin visit South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has rowed back from a pledge to quit the International Criminal Court, months before he is due to host Russia's Vladimir Putin who is wanted by the ICC for suspected war crimes. World • 26 Apr 23
Pistorius denied parole over murder of Reeva Steenkamp Former South African Paralympic athlete Oscar Pistorius, jailed for murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, has been denied parole, South Africa's prison authorities and a lawyer for the victim's family said. World • 31 Mar 23
Pistorius denied parole over murder of Reeva Steenkamp Former South African Paralympic athlete Oscar Pistorius, jailed for murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, has been denied parole, South Africa's prison authorities and a lawyer for the victim's family said. World • 31 Mar 23
South African insurer planning to enter Irish market South African short-term insurer OUTsurance Group said today that it plans to enter the Irish market next year. Business • 22 Mar 23
South African insurer planning to enter Irish market South African short-term insurer OUTsurance Group said today that it plans to enter the Irish market next year. Business • 22 Mar 23
South Africa bus crash kills 20, dozens hospitalised A head-on collision between a bus and a cash-in-transit van has left 20 people dead on a major road in South Africa's northern Limpopo province, with dozens taken to hospital, transport officials and an emergency medical company have said. World • 14 Feb 23
South Africa bus crash kills 20, dozens hospitalised A head-on collision between a bus and a cash-in-transit van has left 20 people dead on a major road in South Africa's northern Limpopo province, with dozens taken to hospital, transport officials and an emergency medical company have said. World • 14 Feb 23
Fugitive tiger euthanised in South Africa after attacks A tiger which escaped from a South African farm and roamed the countryside outside of Johannesburg for four days, attacking a man and killing several animals, was euthanised today. World • 18 Jan 23
Fugitive tiger euthanised in South Africa after attacks A tiger which escaped from a South African farm and roamed the countryside outside of Johannesburg for four days, attacking a man and killing several animals, was euthanised today. World • 18 Jan 23
South African trade mission to boost links with Ireland There is significant potential to boost trade Irish-South African trade in the coming years, according to the body focused on business links between the two countries. Business • 04 Nov 22
South African trade mission to boost links with Ireland There is significant potential to boost trade Irish-South African trade in the coming years, according to the body focused on business links between the two countries. Business • 04 Nov 22
Zuma to consult ANC leadership over political return South Africa's ex-president Jacob Zuma, who is facing corruption charges and served a short stint in jail, has said he is ready for a political comeback with the ruling party. World • 27 Sep 22
Zuma to consult ANC leadership over political return South Africa's ex-president Jacob Zuma, who is facing corruption charges and served a short stint in jail, has said he is ready for a political comeback with the ruling party. World • 27 Sep 22
16 children and 3 adults die in South African collision At least 16 schoolchildren were killed yesterday when a minibus collided with a truck along a South African highway around 300km north of Durban, a regional government said. World • 17 Sep 22
16 children and 3 adults die in South African collision At least 16 schoolchildren were killed yesterday when a minibus collided with a truck along a South African highway around 300km north of Durban, a regional government said. World • 17 Sep 22
Walmart offers to buy South African retailer Massmart US retail giant Walmart, which owns a majority stake in Massmart, has proposed to acquire the rest of shares in the company in a deal valued at 1.34 billion rand ($78.93m), the South African retailer said today. Business • 29 Aug 22
Walmart offers to buy South African retailer Massmart US retail giant Walmart, which owns a majority stake in Massmart, has proposed to acquire the rest of shares in the company in a deal valued at 1.34 billion rand ($78.93m), the South African retailer said today. Business • 29 Aug 22
Two bar shootings leave 19 dead in South Africa Two bar shootings, one in a township close to Johannesburg, the other in eastern South Africa, left 19 dead, police said as they tried to verify if the murders were linked. World • 10 Jul 22
Two bar shootings leave 19 dead in South Africa Two bar shootings, one in a township close to Johannesburg, the other in eastern South Africa, left 19 dead, police said as they tried to verify if the murders were linked. World • 10 Jul 22
