Architectural changes have not altered the cultural norms, values, habits and behaviours attached to Xhosa rondavels.

A recent ruling by the Johannesburg high court in South Africa has put the definition and control of the “family house” under African customary law under the spotlight. The ruling touches on sensitive ...

South Africa's history of labour migration saw generations of people forced to leave these family homes to find work. But many people strongly connect with rural homes, where umbilical cords are ...

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This page is now closed. Thanks for joining us. These were the updates as South Africa won the series-opening Twenty20 (T20) cricket match against Pakistan on Tuesday, December 10: South Africa ...

South Africa have moved to the top of the World Test Championship (WTC) table after a 109-run win over Sri Lanka at St George's Park. They swept the series 2-nil after bowling Sri Lanka out for ...

The freedom to choose our family is a Western privilege that reshapes society. While it spurs innovation, it may cause ...

Members of the Africa family are demanding action after a revelation that Penn Museum has discovered more remains tied to the 1985 MOVE bombing. Mike Africa Jr. was joined by other family members ...

she effectively changed the shape and appearance of contemporary dance in South Africa," family spokesperson Bridget van Oerle said in the statement, announcing her death. Among the most recent in ...

Key bilateral relationships, particularly between the US and South Africa, are expected to shift – stemming from US opposition to South Africa’s International Court of Justice (ICJ) case against ...

Businessman Francis Ng'ang'a and his son Brian Ng'ang'a travelled to South Africa. The businessman was seen driving a ...

South Africa's newly formed coalition between the opposition DA and the ANC is under pressure to achieve reformsImage: South African GCIS/AP/picture alliance "Overall, progress has been made and ...