A look at global commentary on the Oscar Pistorius trial, and what it reveals about the South African psyche

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released a report showing that South Africans consume higher levels of alcohol than other countries in Africa, but lower than those in Europe — or should we say Russia?

Politicians aren’t the only stars of the 2014 elections. Vote for Pets and the NSPCA have brought South Africa’s furry friends into the limelight.

On 2nd May 2014 Abahlali baseMjondolo, the shackdwellers’ movement of South Africa, announced that their KwaZulu-Natal branch had collectively decided to vote for the Democratic Alliance (DA)

This annual Karoo festival is host to some of South Africa’s most creative minds and a playground for the free-spirited. Check out our favourite pics from this year.

The Democratic Alliance (DA) says the SABC has banned a second Ayisafani advert, while the SABC claim they are willing to flight the ad if it conforms to ICASA regulations

The woman, who was visiting her boyfriend’s family in South Africa, regrets spending money on the album, saying: “I’m really not that big a Neil Diamond fan.”