The surprise move that may threaten the stability of the coalition government of which the DA is a key partner.

John Steenhuisen, leader of South Africa's Democratic Alliance, announces he will not seek reelection as party leader.

A road trip through the Eastern Cape takes Sophy Roberts far from the tourist trail — and to a former leper colony reborn as a dreamy retreat

John Steenhuisen, who led a party supporting the A.N.C. in a coalition government, is leaving after controversies about his handling of a livestock virus and Uber Eats orders.

JOHANNESBURG, Feb 4 (Reuters) - South Africa's Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen said on Wednesday that he would not seek re-election in the party's leadership contest in April but would continue in his role as agriculture minister.

The head of South Africa’s Democratic Alliance, the second biggest party in the country’s fragile Government of National Unity, will step down in April after weeks of criticism over his leadership.

Here's how to keep track of Mzansi's representatives as they take fans along on their adventures, from the canteen, to the kit reveals, and even the laundry room at the athlete's village. Also, the actual Olympics.

JOHANNESBURG, Feb 4 (Reuters) - The South African rand gained on Wednesday after a purchasing managers' survey showed improved business conditions. At 1417 GMT the rand traded at 15.9425 against the dollar,

The South African Foreign Ministry said that it was expelling Ariel Seidman, the chargé d'affaires at the Israeli Embassy, and declared him persona non grata — a diplomatic term indicating the person is no longer welcome in a country.

Fears that the taps in the South African tourist resort of Knysna, with its turquoise water, sandy beaches and pleasant weather, could soon run dry - a moment known as "day zero" - have prompted a state of disaster to be declared.