A Tennessee pastor is crediting a "miracle" from God after South Africa police rescued him from a days-long kidnapping. The suspects were demanding a ransom of 5 million Rand.

South Africa's unemployment rate rose to 32.9% in the first quarter of 2025 from 31.9% in the final quarter of last year, data from the statistics agency showed on Tuesday. Statistics South Africa said the number of unemployed people rose to 8.

South Africa’s motorists will face a sweeping overhaul of road rules beginning on 1 July 2025 as the South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) and the Department of Transport introduce stricter laws aimed at reducing the country’s high rate of road fatalities.

In the plains of South Africa, a group of creatures have been dubbed Africa’s Big Five for their renowned strength, iconic image and appeal to tourists. The group — including lions, leopards, rhinoceroses, elephants and the African buffalo — are scattered across the landscape, but some are easier to see than others.

South African officials ramped up their calls for a balanced approach to energy transition on Tuesday, arguing that economic development and environmental protection must work in tandem rather than in opposition.

From July through June 2026, the new season will showcase works by John Coltrane, the South African pianist Abdullah Ibrahim and more.