South Africa Population: 63.5 Million in 2026
The South Africa population reached 63.52 million in 2026. This guide covers its four groups, 12 languages, faiths, migrants and...
October 11, 2026Section
Southern Africa
Southern Africa – South Africa, Angola, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Botswana – anchors the continent’s deepest capital markets and its richest seams of platinum, copper, gold, diamonds and gas. The Rio Times follows the rand, the Johannesburg market, mining and energy deals, and the South Atlantic ties that increasingly link the region to Brazil and Latin America. This hub collects our daily Southern Africa coverage for investors and expats.
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South Africa’s Largest Party to Appeal Lungisa Ruling
The ANC says it will appeal a High Court order to restore Andile Lungisa to its Nelson Mandela Bay list,...
October 11, 2026
Botswana With 130,000 Elephants Says Transfers Stall
Botswana elephant transfers have stalled because recipient countries will not pay transport costs, the minister said, after Mozambique backed out.
October 10, 2026
Zimbabwe Stadium Can Admit 10,000 Fans for 2 Matches
Africa's football body lets Zimbabwe admit 10,000 fans to the National Sports Stadium for two matches after a fan died...
October 10, 2026
South Africa’s Durban Unrest: Army Patrols, 19 Arrests
Soldiers now patrol central Durban alongside police after days of anti-immigrant violence, with 19 arrests since 8 October. See who...
October 10, 2026
Foreign Powers and Investors in South Africa 2026
South Africa foreign powers in 2026: the US, China, the EU, lenders, aid donors and the diaspora, and what each...
October 10, 2026
Durban Police Fire Tear Gas as Protests Return Friday
Durban anti-immigration protests returned on Friday as police fired tear gas and stun grenades, a day after 14 vehicles were...
October 10, 2026
South Africa Seeks Survey of South Sudan Oil Block B2
South Africa's state oil firm SANPC seeks bids to survey a South Sudan oil block where nearly US$20 million has...
October 10, 2026
Madagascar Opens Tax Corruption Platform on October 9
Madagascar's tax office launched Torohy, a platform to report graft, as Colonel Randrianirina told officials to punish proven cases.
October 10, 2026