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Prehistoric 'extinct' skull condition is widespread in North America and South Africa
Study of 800 skeletons suggests skull condition linked to anaemia is not extinct as previously thought.
UK denies claims it is trying to oust South Africa's President Jacob Zuma
African National Congress accuses UK of 'working with America to unseat democratic government'.
Nelson Mandela was arrested by South Africa police in 1962 after CIA tip-off - former agent
Former CIA agent Donald Rickard admitted his role in putting Mandela behind bars for 27 years
South Africa: Ex-gold miners to sue mining companies over lung disease in landmark court ruling
South Gauteng High Court ruling paves way for potentially the biggest class action in South Africa's history.
South African Judge Mabel Jansen on special leave over blacks rape 'pastime' claim
Mabel Jansen to face quiz over claim rape part of black people's culture.
South African judge Mabel Jansen claims black men take pleasure from raping children
Mabel Jansen says comments where taken out of context while thousands call for her to be sacked.
All Blacks 'deliberately poisoned' before 1995 Rugby World Cup final says ex-Mandela bodyguard
Rory Steyn said that betting syndicates helped sabotage the New Zealand quest to win the tournament.
Jacob Zuma could face 783 corruption charges as 2009 arms deal ruling set aside by High Court
National Prosecuting Authority will now decide whether to reinstate the charges.
South Africa: Crowds chant for fall of Jacob Zuma during Freedom Day protest
Protests calling for Zuma to resign from office have grown in popularity in recent months.
South Africa: Sports bodies banned from bidding for global events after using few black players
Ban affects rugby, cricket, athletics and netball federations for failing to meet transformation targets.
South Africa: 'Treasonous' remarks by EFF leader Julius Malema met with ANC criminal charges
Threat comes after Malema vowed to fight the ANC government "through the barrel of a gun".
South African President Jacob Zuma praises Iran's revolution as he eyes business deals
Embattled President Zuma visits Iran for a three-day state visit following recent calls for his resignation.
Oscar Pistorius 'battered Reeva Steenkamp with a cricket bat' before murdering her claims new book
The book also reveals disturbing pictures from the crime scene.
South Africa arms deal: Jacob Zuma says no evidence of corruption or bribery
Zuma announces commission's findings on £2.5bn arms deal marred by allegations of corruption and bribery.
Police clash with topless anti-rape protesters at Rhodes University in South Africa
IBTimes UK speaks with student involved in protest sparked by names of alleged rapists published online.
South Africa reluctant to play day-night Test against Australia using pink ball
South Africa's lack of experience with the pink ball is said to be the reason for the reluctance.
South Africa's sex workers are lured by cash but face lethal risks beyond disease and addiction
There are incredible risks to sex work that extend beyond sexually transmitted disease and drug addiction.
South Africa: Xenophobic attacks target foreign-owned shops in Cape Town
Locals loot Dunoon shops owned by foreigners in latest episode of xenophobic violence in the country.
Inside South Africa's brutal prisons: 'If I didn't join a gang I'd have been raped'
16-year-old Ivor Swartz knew his only choice for survival was to join one of the brutal prison gangs.
Guptas have not fled South Africa says CEO of group company Oakbay
Powerful family is seen close to President Jacob Zuma who has been facing political turmoil.
IPL 2016: Kevin Pietersen may return to international cricket with South Africa
Pietersen has not been selected by ECB since the 2013-14 Ashes series.
Rabbi on the run: Hasidic fugitive wanted for sex crimes snared in South Africa
Rabbi Eliezer Berland, aged 80, and band of followers have evaded police on five continents since 2012.
President Jacob Zuma impeachment livestream: Watch South African lawmakers vote on his future
Last week a court ruled Zuma failed to repay £15m of public money used to improve residence.
Jacob Zuma: South African parliament considers impeaching country's president
The controversial leader of the ANC is in trouble after using public funds to upgrade his private residence
Study warns one-fifth of adults worldwide will be obese by 2025
Study predicts one third of adults in UK will be obese by 2025 with zero chance of meeting UN's obesity goals.
Nkandla verdict: Could South Africa's President Jacob Zuma be impeached?
Opposition calls for impeachment after ConCourt rules Zuma violated constitution in Nkandla renovation case.
South Africa: President Jacob Zuma ordered to repay $15m for luxury upgrade of Nkandla ranch
ConCourt ruled Zuma violated constitution when he failed to repay state money.
South Africa: Justice minister appeals parole for assassin of anti-apartheid hero Chris Hani
Polish immigrant Janusz Walus originally sentenced to life imprisonment for 1993 murder.
South Africa Guptagate: ANC denies support for probe on corruption allegations
Opposition calls for investigation into dealings of Gutpa family and son of President Zuma.
ICC T20 World Cup 2016: Faf du Plessis claims 'one or two mistakes' cost South Africa a place in semi-finals
The Proteas won only two games out of four played in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2016.