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Mozambique anti-government demonstrators clash with security forces over disputed election results
International and local election observers say national polls last month were not free and fair and were rigged in favour of Frelimo party, in power since 1975
South Africa’s national unity government at odds over war in Ukraine
Tensions between coalition’s two largest members compounded by starkly different view on the conflict
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Owen Doyle: World Rugby needs to stick to its guns with no replacement red cards for ‘aggravated foul play’
World governing body’s new proposals could allow a replacement for Cane-like incidents while remaining utterly unforgiving of hard shoulders to the head and similar foul play
South African family ‘feel like we are on death row waiting for deportation’ from Ireland
Neels Heystek and his family feel they were denied asylum ‘due to the political climate’ in Ireland
South Africa: 17 killed in two shootings as search under way suspects
Fifteen women and two men shot in town of Lusikisiki while one person is in critical condition in hospital
What will €295,000 buy in Norway, France, South Africa, Mexico and Roscommon?
One price, home and away: a ski cabin in Aseral, a one-bed apartment in Jalisco, and more
Africa fights for influence on international governance
South Africa is seen by many as well placed to argue the case of the developing world’s desire for greater representation on the international stage
Cordial coalition finding its feet in South Africa
The African National Congress and Democratic Alliance are getting along nicely in government - but there are tests to come
Springboks leave it late before edging All Blacks
South Africa’s Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu was the difference, contributing 16 points for the home side
What will €170,000 buy in Romania, France, South Africa, Norway and Waterford?
An elegant house in Le Dorat, a waterside cabin in Jorpeland, a traditional house in Arges and more
Irish-trained Libyan militia members found at secret military camp in South Africa
Garda Special Detective Unit, which deals with matters of national security, examining operations of Irish company involved
ANC expels former South African president Jacob Zuma for breaching constitution
Action taken ‘for prejudicing the integrity or repute of the organisation’ by collaborating with newly formed uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) Party
View from South Africa: Ireland show how a drop can go a long way
Ciarán Frawley's brilliantly executed pair of pot shots secured Ireland victory and the player a place in Irish rugby history
‘In Ireland, everyone’s grown up together and no one is really looking for new friends’
Paige Haarhoff moved to Ireland from South Africa in 2023
View from South Africa: Ireland need something special as Boks look mighty dangerous
A new attack coach and their most experienced line-up make this South Africa side look mighty dangerous. Ireland will need to produce something memorable to beat them
Garry Ringrose on Ireland’s ‘special group’, Cheslin Kolbe brilliance and motivation for South Africa showdown
The Ireland centre says his team are motivated to improve for Saturday’s showdown with South Africa
South African president Cyril Ramaphosa’s critics denounce new multi-party cabinet
Make-up of expanded cabinet shows the ANC has abandoned its role as a liberation movement in Africa, says opposition
Ramaphosa holds talks with Democratic Alliance after its threat to quit coalition
South African president and pro-business party’s John Steenhuisen seek to resolve dispute over cabinet posts
From Lesotho to Limerick: ‘I’ve found Irish people to be very kind, very loving people’
Lawyer Matsaseng Ralekoala from Lesotho arrived in Limerick in 2022
Cyril Ramaphosa elected president of South Africa for second term
ANC to form coalition with pro-business Democratic Alliance
ANC nears South Africa powersharing deal with opposition party
Conclusion of agreement could see Cyril Ramaphosa sworn in on Friday for second full term as president
Story of South Africa’s election was of the ANC’s decline and the country’s coming of age
Last week’s election saw the ANC humbled, largely at the hands of its own political gene pool, and a second coming by Jacob Zuma
ANC’s invitation to parties for talks on national unity government gets mixed response
Ramaphosa announces ANC has decided on a broad alliance rather than coalition with one of the bigger parties
Crooked Seeds by Karen Jennings: A taut confrontation with the horrors of the past that resists moralising
The six work of fiction by the South African author hinges on a horrific discovery: a burial site of babies
Zuma’s party threatens to block formation of new government in South Africa
MK spokesman claims election was undermined by voting irregularities
Cyril Ramaphosa calls on parties to work together to form government as ANC loses majority
South Africa’s former liberation movement must form coalition with a larger opposition party or group of smaller ones to stay in power
South Africa’s ruling ANC loses majority for the first time in 30 years
African National Congress has 40.2 per cent of the vote, while former president Jacob Zuma’s new party garnered 14.9 per cent
South Africa heads for coalition as ANC loses support
Biggest surprise is how well the newly formed uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party has done at the ANC’s expense
Early election results suggest ANC will need to form coalition to stay in power in South Africa
Support for party looks set to fall to lowest level since end of apartheid
South Africans cast votes in most competitive election since end of apartheid
Opinion polls suggest African National Congress could lose parliamentary majority after 30 years in government
Rivals cry foul over Ramaphosa’s speech before South Africa’s election
ANC predicted to get lowest share of votes since end of apartheid
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