South Africa will progressively phase out green ID books as part of a transition to a biometric digital ID system aimed at reducing fraud and modernising services.

By Esa Alexander KLEINMOND, South Africa, June 4 (Reuters) - Four days ago, Mozambican immigrant Lado Amido answered a knock at his door in the South African town of Kleinmond. Outside, an angry crowd told him foreigners such as him had to leave.

Anti-immigrant protests have increased across South Africa, drawing forceful condemnation from several African leaders.

South African officials on Friday announced that the HIV prevention drug Lenacapavir is now available there, calling it a "turning point."

R100m was approved for earthquake victims in Türkiye and Syria. Not a cent was disbursed. The episode offers a window into a fund that holds more than R800m in assets, has accumulated large surpluses,

As tensions continue to rise in the Middle East, global shipping companies have had to adjust. Shipping routes have been modified to ensure cargo and crews can travel safely. But there is also an environmental cost to this sudden change in shipping patterns.

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa's World Cup squad departed for the tournament a day late on Monday and left its assistant coach behind after problems securing travel visas for the United States. South Africa plays co-host Mexico in the opening game of the World Cup on June 11 in Mexico City.

The tournament will get underway this week as Mexico host South Africa at the iconic Azteca, so it is time to start planning your watch parties. Read on to see when every match of the World Cup will take place,