Photo Essay

Solidarity demonstrations with Palestinians held in Joburg and Cape Town

“We also faced a very oppressive apartheid regime” says protester

Carnival brings “joy and fun” to Orange Farm

The theme was Revival of Ubuntu

Pro-Israel protest disrupted in Cape Town

Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis calls for tolerance, emphasises right to protest and condemns threat against Jewish school

Cape Town pours into the streets to welcome the Boks

“These guys are uniting us. They are from diverse backgrounds.”

In photos: Springboks arrive home

Thousands of fans gather at OR Tambo Airport to welcome back the Rugby World Cup champions

Catching waves: Surf school offers “safe haven” for boys in Muizenberg

The Local Surf Lounge Academy relies on donations from other surfers. It offers surf lessons to boys from poorer communities

Hundreds walk to celebrate recovery from addiction

Only about 1 in 20 South Africans with drug or alcohol problems access treatment

The Western Cape storm in pictures

In photos: The Brixton Light Festival

The event brought some joy with creative displays, music and theatre to Joburg’s inner city streets