On 17 April, exactly 363 years ago, the first apples were harvested at the Cape of Good Hope when Dutch Governor Jan van ...

Africa’s indigenous foods may hold the key to a healthier, more sustainable future – if we choose to value them.

The secretary bird may look like it’s dressed for a fancy party, but as an unlucky jackal learned, this bird is not a very ...

A US man was astonished to learn that modern African countries defy his expectations, showcasing Lamborghini rides, tall ...

On April 17, 363 years ago, the seeds for one of South Africa’s most significant agricultural industries were sown—quite literally. On 17 April 1662, Dutch Governor Jan van Riebeeck made a humble but ...

On a road trip through the sleepy towns and coastal waterways of the region, Tayari Jones uncovers a history more relevant than ever.

The new series of Race Across The World airs on BBC1 on Wednesday, April 23 at 9pm, and will see the couples race to be the ...

Encircled by jacuzzi-warm water as clear as crystal, the little island is covered by leafy palm trees, frequently dropping ...

Fossils unearthed in South Africa turn out to be of an extinct human cousin that used to stand upright and was vulnerable to ...

This week, the puppet animals started their journey in Kinshasa, the capital of the DRC in central Africa. The story goes ...

Table Mountain is South Africa's most famous landmark and the namesake for this sprawling national park. In addition to ...

In what’s being hailed as a conservation success, the wattled crane has seen its conservation status in South Africa improve from critically endangered to endangered. Globally, the wattled crane ...