GlobalPost — South Africa

Opinion: Criticism of Nelson Mandela unjust

Marian Tupy — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:53:01 +0000

Winnie Mandela blames her ex-husband for letting down black South Africans, but is he guilty?

South Africa's youngest high-living politician

Erin Conway-Smith — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:56:47 +0000

Key ally of Jacob Zuma is controversial, outspoken and being investigated for corruption.

South Africa protects endangered cycads

Erin Conway-Smith — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:53:46 +0000

Beautiful plants from the time of the dinosaurs now threatened by thieves.

StreetLife: Moscow — An African in Russia

Miriam Elder and Dmitri Venkov — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:33:01 +0000

South Africa: Dogs battle cheetahs

Erin Conway-Smith — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:56:05 +0000

Anatolian sheepdogs protect livestock from wild cats. In return, farmers no longer hunt cheetahs.

Africa's first high-speed train

Erin Conway-Smith — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:38:45 +0000

South Africa's new Gautrain to launch for World Cup 2010.

Zuma's love child scandalizes South Africa

Erin Conway-Smith — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:52:14 +0000

With three wives and a fiancee, South Africa's president apologizes for illegitimate child.

Special Report

Thomas Mucha — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 22:24:45 +0000

20 correspondents, 20 countries and a world of pain. Meet the ground truth of the global economic crisis.

Soweto's Vilakazi Street spruces up

Erin Conway-Smith — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 11:37:58 +0000

World Cup will highlight historic street that was home to 2 Nobel prize-winners.

The nanotech revolution in Africa

Jeffrey Barbee — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 13:29:32 +0000

Zuma's 3 wives provoke hot debate

Erin Conway-Smith — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 11:44:26 +0000

South Africa asks if polygamous president is appropriate for country fighting AIDS.

Canadian decision riles South Africans

Erin Conway-Smith — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 20:37:38 +0000

Black and white South Africans outraged at Canadian decision to grant man refugee status because he is white.

Mandela planned "Invictus" moment

Rebecca L. Weber — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 15:09:24 +0000

The then-South Africa president understood that rugby was a religion, as far as the Afrikaners were concerned. And he used it to bridge the racial divide.

Highlights from the 2010 World Cup draw

Mark Starr — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 22:34:45 +0000

South Africa was more than a little unlucky, but for the US there is hope where there was once despair.

New buses rattle South African taxi drivers

Nicolas Brulliard — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 13:52:07 +0000

South Africa's taxis once took on apartheid. Now they have a new foe: a network of futuristic stations and buses.

New buses rattle South African taxi drivers

Nicolas Brulliard — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 13:52:07 +0000

South Africa's taxis once took on apartheid. Now they have a new foe: a network of futuristic stations and buses.

Opinion: Male circumcision alone won't solve Africa's HIV problem

Mercedes Sayagues — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:22:32 +0000

Anti-AIDS measures cannot be considered separately from Africa's cultural context. Education must be emphasized.

Medical evidence shows circumcision is effective in battling HIV

Erin Conway-Smith — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:16:03 +0000

A Q&A with a doctor directing circumcision programs across southern Africa.

Zimbabwean refugees face crime, harassment in South Africa

Nicolas Brulliard — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 13:50:20 +0000

Situation improves slightly in Zimbabwe, but immigrants in Johannesburg stay put.

Zimbabwean refugees face crime, harassment in South Africa

Nicolas Brulliard — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 13:50:20 +0000

Situation improves slightly in Zimbabwe, but immigrants in Johannesburg stay put.

Would you eat this lemur?

Nicolas Brulliard — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:59:32 +0000

Madagascar's rare primates are illegally hunted and sold for their meat.

Outraged Ireland demands a replay

Conor O'Clery — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:53:40 +0000

A French hand ball puts Ireland out of the World Cup.

Swaziland's wildlife makes spectacular comeback

Nicolas Brulliard — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:27:21 +0000

Animal populations thrive thanks to tough anti-poaching legislation.

Swaziland's wildlife makes spectacular comeback

Nicolas Brulliard — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:27:21 +0000

Animal populations thrive thanks to tough anti-poaching legislation.

South Africa builds fitting memorial to Samora Machel

Nicolas Brulliard — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:31:40 +0000

Harrowing homage paid to Mozambique's first president who was killed in mysterious crash.

Full Frame: Freedom fighters, 30 years later

David Rochkind — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:31:47 +0000

A photographer tracks down anti-apartheid fighters who have since struggled to find productive places in society.

South Africa debates same-sex marriage

Nicolas Brulliard — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 15:39:58 +0000

Gay marriage has been legal for three years, but some groups want to overturn ruling.

A World of Trouble: Is the nightmare over?

Thomas Mucha — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:35:50 +0000

With signs of economic recovery finally emerging, here's where things stand in 20 countries around the world.

Child mortality rises in South Africa

Nicolas Brulliard — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 13:20:43 +0000

New health minister launches programs to prevent more deaths.

"District 9" puts spotlight on South Africa's housing crisis

Erin Conway-Smith — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 21:01:00 +0000

Movie shows shacks for aliens, where many blacks still live 15 years after apartheid.

Is this runner male or female? The question sparks outrage in South Africa.

Nicolas Brulliard — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 17:10:23 +0000

Caster Semenya has won a World Championship, but now many ask if she is really a woman.

These legs are made for running

Mercedes Sayagues — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:30:39 +0000

New technology gives hope to Africa's amputees, many victims of landmines and crocodiles.