The attack is the latest in a series of mass shootings in the country of 63 million people, which has one of the highest murder rates in the world. The police in South Africa have been grappling with violence linked to illegal bars, known as shebeens, which often sell homebrewed drinks.

Three children among 11 killed by gunmen in mass shooting at hostel in South Africa

The Johannesburg summit, the first in Africa, was attended by a host of world leaders, including those from countries not in the G20, but boycotted by Trump. Rubio said in a newsletter that South Africa's G20 was an exercise in "radical agendas" that ignored US objections.

US barred South Africa from G20 Summit 2026, Pretoria says it’s ready to 'wait it out': Here's why

In a historic moment for the Zulu Kingdom and South Africa, King Misizulu and President Cyril Ramaphosa have officially unveiled the statue of the late King Shaka Zulu at King Shaka International Airport in Durban.

South Africa: Ramaphosa Unveils King Shaka's Statue In Durban

The six people wanted for murder and extortion were reportedly killed in a shootout with South African police. The suspects were linked to a triple murder and also the execution style killing of four other people on Sunday and they were shot dead after exchanging gunfire with the police. Watch in for more details!

South Africa Shooting: Six murder suspects killed in shootout with police

South Africa’s ruling ANC loses 30-year majority, opens coalition talks with rivals

South Africans vote with ANC rule in balance

Conservation efforts fail as poachers kill 500 rhinos in South Africa, reveals 2023 data

Blind golden mole that swims through sand rediscovered 87 years after ‘extinction’

South Africa's ex-president Zuma released an hour after reporting at prison

Watch: Strong blast in central Johannesburg leaves 41 injured, cause remains mystery

Watch | Deputy president’s security officers caught stomping on man in South Africa, face inquiry

Grandmothers in South Africa's Pretoria region fanatically indulge in football and prove that age is just a number.

Pretoria's football fanatic grandmothers

14-year-old Ora from Johannesburg, South Africa dreams of being the first black Moto grand prix superstar.

South African teen's Moto Grand Prix dreams

The opposition Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has called for a nationwide shutdown on March 20 over increasing load shedding. Additional reasons for the strike are increasing inflation, recent corruption scandals involving the ruling African National Congress (ANC), and rising levels of insecurity.

Protests over blackouts and increasing unemployment : South Africa

South Africa braces for ‘national shutdown’ as opposition announces protests

South Africa braces for ‘national shutdown'

A South African investigator Cloete Murray, who was investigating high-level corruption cases has been shot dead along with his son. Cloete Murray was the liquidator for Bosasa, a company implicated in numerous government contract scandals. Police will see if there is a link between Murray's murder and these corruption investigations.

South African corruption officer Cloete Murray shot dead along with his son

South Africa tanker explosion death toll climbs to 34; memorial service held

In South Africa, a large fire swept through the parliament building in cape town, damaging the 138-year-old national complex. An investigation is underway, officials though, are afraid that the damage could be extensive.

Fire sweeps through Parliament complex in Cape Town, South Africa

More than 2 months on, South Africa is still struggling to recover from its worst unrest in recent decades. Watch this report for more details.

South Africa: 2 months since riots; malls are gradually reopening

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa deployed the military to quell violent protests and looting that followed the jailing of former President Jacob Zuma. At least ten people have died, and 219 people have been arrested since Zuma, turned himself in to Police last week.

What is happening in South Africa and why? All you need to know

The country is experiencing a massive surge in infections, President Cyril Ramaphose said as he announced the new wideranging lockdown during a nationwide address on Sunday.

COVID-19: South Africa enters strict lockdown to battle delta variant

This week, South Africa reported 9,149 new cases and government is urged to step up efforts with experts saying the speed of the rollout could determine how severe the third wave proves to be.

How many COVID variants are dominant in South Africa?

According to a report from Wion, Ramaphosa also said that the African National Congress did not probe corruption accusations against the brothers as the party did not hold the capacity to do the same.

South Africa's ruling party moves to suspend accused officials