South Africa's government says it won't help a group of illegal miners inside a closed mine in the country's North West province who have been denied access to basic supplies as part of an official strategy against illegal mining.

Many say they have no choice but to go underground and work in illegal mines to make a living. South Africa's abandoned gold mines are often targeted by illegal miners looking for gold and other minerals left behind by the previous commercial operations.

Up to 4,000 illegal miners are estimated to be underground in an abandoned mine while South African authorities try to clear them out and arrest them. View on euronews

South Africa’s unemployment rate fell for the first time in a year, driven by job increases in the community and social services and construction sectors, as business confidence improves and economic growth shows signs of recovery.

President Danny Jordaan was arrested on Wednesday over allegations he used the organisation's money for his own purposes.

President Danny Jordaan was arrested on Wednesday (November 13) over allegations he used the organisation's money for his own purposes.A leading figure in bringing the 2010 World Cup to South Africa,

The third Twenty20 International between South Africa and India was halted early in the home side’s reply after a wave of flying ants descended on Centurion Park in Pretoria on Wednesday and forced the players from the field.

Tilak Varma became the youngest batter to score a T20 hundred against South Africa, hitting a 56-ball 107 not out in India's 11-run win on Wednesday. The 22-year-old Varma hit eight fours and seven sixes in the third Twenty20 match at Centurion,

By Mercy Kosgei The ongoing four match T20 series played on Wednesday at the Centurion between South Africa and India, the Indian team beat South Africa by 11 r