Occult elements like 666 symbols, inverted crosses and traditional witchcraft now infest the crime underworld.

NPR's Scott Simon talks with Shenilla Mohamed of Amnesty International about refugees in South Africa who are asking to leave the country because of xenophobic violence.

South Africa has a constitution that's revered for its commitments to human rights, ... The U.N. recognizes Nov. 25 as the Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women.

JOHANNESBURG — For four days last week, South Africa’s economic capital was the site of running battles as looters raided shops owned by foreigners. Ten people were killed in mob violence ...

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 16: People of the Eersterust community during the Stop Violence Against Women March on June 16, 2020 in Pretoria, South Africa. The group condemned violence against ...

Millions of people use minibus taxis to get around South Africa every day. These “pillars of public transport” (which are privately owned and run rather than operated by the state) account for ...

A crowd of protesters staged a demonstration against gender-based violence in the South African capital of Pretoria on Friday as part of a national outcry after an alleged rape of a 7-year-old girl.

The violence, which has been widely condemned in South Africa, has been attributed to comments made by Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini, who was quoted as saying foreigners should "go back to their ...

An article from the mainstream media in South Africa on escalating political violence including assassinations, police murders and violence from local party structures. Submitted by red jack on ...

Food and fuel shortages in South Africa have grown so severe amid deadly rioting and looting that ... Violence has been spreading in protest of former President Jacob Zuma beginning a 15-month ...

PRETORIA, South Africa. (AP) — A crowd of protesters staged a demonstration against gender-based violence in the South African capital of Pretoria on Friday as part of a national outcry after an ...