A new cold war is looming as the US and its European allies are vying with Russia for influence over the Africa, says a political commentator.

Security guards approached the Israeli delegation during the Saturday ceremony and demanded that they leave.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, amid mounting public anger, has declared a national “state of disaster” over the country’s crippling power crisis, warning that it poses an "existential threat" to the economy and social fabric.

The drills will run from February 17 to 27 near the South African port city of Durban and Richards Bay.

South Africa's ruling party rejects a report that President Cyril Ramaphosa may have committed misconduct, giving him a lifeline as he faced the biggest scandal of his career.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is reportedly in talks with the country's ruling party as pressure mounts for him to quit or be forced from office over a cash burglary scandal at his farm that he allegedly covered up.

Workers at Amazon sites across the globe take part in a "Make Amazon Pay" initiative as part of a walkout over pay and working conditions.