doctor

A South African researcher, one of five scholars from Africa, has been awarded a place in the African Wildlife Foundation’s (AWF) 2010/11 Charlotte Conservation Fellows Programme.

Shouts of joy echoed through many of South Africa’s poorer communities on the morning of 6 January 2011 as the previous year’s national matric results were released.

South Africa has cancelled Cuba’s R1.1-billion debt owed to it, a decision that the government said will help accelerate trade between the two countries.
• South Africa-China trade ties to strengthen

As countries across the world commemorate World Aids Day, the South African Medical Association has called on the public to get tested for HIV, and to encourage others to do the same.

What languages do South Africans speak? Is South Africa a democracy? Are there big cities with modern amenities? Are the roads tarred? How far will my money go? ... You've got three minutes to spare? Here's the lowdown on why South Africa's going to surprise you.

Aaron Mokoena, the captain of South Africa’s national football team, Bafana Bafana and UK Premier League club Portsmouth, will receive the Freedom of the City of London on 10 November 2010.

What does it mean to "listen with your eyes"?

The deaf-hearing stage company From the Hip: Khulumakahle aims to facilitate communication between and among deaf and hearing people, through a unique blend of visual and aural theatre.
• New hope for the deaf in SA

Six new Cabinet ministers and 12 new deputy ministers have been sworn in by Chief Justice Sandile Ngcobo following a major Cabinet reshuffle by President Jacob Zuma. Here are quick profiles of some of the new faces in Zuma's Cabinet.

The Natal Sharks were crowned rugby champions of South Africa after outplaying Western Province 30-10 in the Currie Cup final in front of a sold-out crowd in Durban on Saturday. It was their second title in three seasons.