Rangers in the Kruger National Park last week found an elephant bull that was purposefully shot for its tusks, which were hacked off and carried away by suspected poachers.

Africa takes up seven of the ten places on the world’s fastest growing economies list. Conglomerate leaders at London’s Careers in Africa Summit were looking for the CEOs of tomorrow to be part of Africa’s rise.

The Kirstenbosch exhibit at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show, which showcases South Africa’s rich natural biodiversity and includes a portrait of Nelson Mandela made of proteas, has received a Silver-Gilt Medal and a visit from the Queen.

While South African politicians were busy squabbling over seats in parliament the hottest seats of this week were tentatively assigned to 19 Saffas to explore Mars on a one-way mission

When psychiatrist Meryl Vorster presented evidence in court about Oscar Pistorius’ anxiety disorder last week, could she have fathomed that her professional evaluation would lead to this crucial development in the high-profile South African murder trial?

EXPAT FAMILIES | International Family Law Specialist, Helen Blackburn, answers your questions on international parental child abduction

As Nkandla turns into a neverending story, a group of government ministers say they will lodge an appeal against the Nkandla report – just as their jobs come up for renewal

The Kirstenbosch exhibit at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show, which showcases South Africa’s rich natural biodiversity and includes a portrait of Nelson Mandela made of proteas, is under construction in London. The exhibit is once again striving for a gold medal – the 34th in its 39-year-history of exhibiting.

Members of Parliament, current and former Heads of State and other eminent persons are expected to attend the presidential inauguration in Pretoria on 24 May.

In an unexpected announcement, Agang SA leader Dr Mamphela Ramphele proclaimed that she would not be taking up either one of the two seats that her party managed to gain in last week’s general elections, opting to rather take time to regroup and focus on her future political strategy – if there is any

Judge President John Hlophe adjourns the case against murder accused Shrein Dewani and orders that he remain in Valkenberg psychiatric hospital in Cape Town

The death of Malik Bendjelloul, whose much loved documentary brought the amazing story of anti-apartheid voice Sixto Rodriguez to the world’s attention, is mourned in his native Sweden as much as it is in South Africa

The Immigration Act has now been enshrined into law. The Act contains significant amendments that any applicant for a UK visa, either from outside or inside the UK, should be aware of.

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?

In a bid to compete with the international market, South Africa-based MINT Electronics is set to launch its first smartphone products next month – with the cheapest model rumoured to be priced around R600.

Oscar Pistorius killed Reeva Steenkamp without a doubt, that question has been answered. As his murder trial continues into its third month, the athlete’s fate remains undecided, with one of the key questions being: what kind of man is Oscar Pistorius?

Cape Town based artist Ann Gadd is well-known for her wit and humour, particularly with her popular ‘sheep art’ she spoke to Dominique Valente about the importance of fun in art and life.

Boko Haram looks set to showcase its new global profile, with either outcome of their most recent offer likely to swing to their advantage, argues Bradley Marshall

No one likes to read about terrible stories of abuse – but one photographer took it upon herself to spend a decade uncovering harrowing stories of rape in order to educate victims and foreign audiences alike about these harrowing realities of living in poor communities across Africa

Despite another landslide victory with more than 62 per cent of the vote, the ANC will likely face its most challenging opposition in parliament yet as SA enters its third decade of democracy

The Democratic Alliance received 84.44% of the overseas vote in the 2014 South African election – but ballots from four foreign missions were not counted as they did not make it back to South Africa in time.

In the final results of the South African election, the ANC received 63% of national votes while the Democratic Alliance (DA) increased its support to 22%, up from 16% in 2009.

A Southern African Development Community observer mission says it is satisfied with the smooth running of the South African general elections

The IEC is in the process of finalising the capture of the election results in the last few remaining voting districts