South Africa
South Africa: Destructive weather batters Cape Town
South Africa correspondent Elna Schutz speaks to Lisa Owen destructive weather in South Africa's capital, long-awaited changes to immigration law and the rescue of several Loggerhead turtles in Cape… Audio
South Africa: Newly formed political party in hot water
South Africa correspondent Elna Schutz speaks to Susana Leiataua about a new political party in hot water just before the election, South Africa possibly having an issue with 'brain regain,' and some… Audio
South African economy struggling
South African correspondent Elna Schutz speaks to Lisa Owen about South Africa's economy and water supply. Audio
Foreign correspondent Debora Patta
The International Court of Justice has rejected a South African request to impose urgent measures to safeguard Rafah in the Gaza Strip. Audio
Oscar Pistorius, track star turned convicted murderer, set to leave jail
Pistorius' life story from before and after Valentine's Day 2013 reads like the script to two markedly different films - the first an inspirational sporting biopic, the second a grim tale of murder.
US envoy says Russian ship picked up weapons in South Africa
The US ambassador to South Africa has told local journalists Washington is confident a Russian vessel uploaded weapons and ammunition from South Africa in December.
Former Springbok captain can't defend Eramus comments
Rassie Erasmus' behaviour has made South Africa "so easy to dislike", says Springboks great John Smit.
Ethiopia peace talks start in South Africa
The first formal peace talks between the Ethiopian army and forces from the country's northern region of Tigray have started in South Africa.
14 Barry Soper | Breakfast with Mandela
Having joined the press gallery as its youngest member in 1980, Barry Soper is set to depart this year one of its veterans. Four decades and ten Prime Ministers on, he reflects on his career-shaping… Audio
Gunmen kill 19 people in 'random' bar shootings in South Africa
Gunmen have killed 19 people in two apparently random shootings within hours of each other at taverns in South Africa, according to police, reinforcing the country's bleak status as a global centre…
Calling Home: Gillian Bremner in Botswana
Gillian Bremner was looking for something different when she retired from her role as CEO at Presbyterian Support Otago. Little did she know she would soon be running a multi-tiered tourism company in… Audio
Stowaway found in South Africa plane wheel at Amsterdam airport
Dutch police say they have found a stowaway alive in the wheel section of a plane that landed in Amsterdam from South Africa.
South African inquiry identifies systemic corruption during Zuma era
The inquiry has spoken to more than 300 witnesses so far during an inquiry that has taken three years.
South Africa holds state funeral for Archbishop Desmond Tutu
The funeral mass for South African anti-apartheid campaigner Archbishop Desmond Tutu is taking place at a cathedral in Cape Town.
Prof Gary McLean on the rise and (eventual) fall of Omicron
We may think we have a handle on the Omicron variant, but are we sure? People are certainly being hospitalised, and some are dying, albeit thankfully in low numbers. Professor Gary McLean joins the… Audio
Steenkamp's father has "questions" for Oscar Pistorius
Oscar Pistorius was back in the headlines this week after he moved closer to Reeva Steenkamp's family ahead of reconciliation talks that could lead to his early release from prison. Journalist Tim… Audio
Science commentator Siouxsie Wiles
Science commentator Dr Siouxsie Wiles joins Kathryn to talk about infections in immunocompromised people, and a new study which shows why it's a good reminder to be cautious and keep using masks, even… Audio
Professor Gary McLean on the dangerous Omicron variant
New Zealander Dr Gary McLean is back with us on Sunday Morning to look at the latest Covid-19 developments. Professor McLean will discuss the spread of the dangerous new Omicron variant (and its 33… Audio
"There was also a question of representing the black and coloured people of South Africa"
Rugby legend Sir Bryan Williams made All Blacks rugby history as the first player of Pasifika blood to play in Apartheid-era South Africa in the early 1970s. He talks to Sonia Yee about the cultural… Audio
Boks need to return to 2019 style
Halfback Faf de Klerk believes South Africa must return to the style of play that won them the 2019 Rugby World Cup if they're to beat the All Blacks.