Free State Stars has picked up their first win in eight league outings with a 2-1 victory over AmaZulu FC in the Absa Premiership match.
President Jacob Zuma has paid tribute to "exceptional" South Africans by awarding them with national orders at the presidential guesthouse.
Freedom Day has been celebrated across the country with some political parties saying South Africa has overcome many hurdles since democracy in 1994.
US producer-rapper-singer Will.i.am says he’s been unfairly accused of stealing a song from a Russian dance producer for use on his new album.
South Africa’s mining magnate Patrice Motsepe has plans to invest in the West African country’s iron ore industry, he has told reporters.
Newly formed political party Agang will not be bullied by those in power, its leader Mamphela Ramphele has said at the party’s Freedom Day gathering.
Significant economic improvements have been made since the attainment of democracy, President Jacob Zuma has said during his keynote address.
DA’s Helen Zille has addressed the controversial "Know Your DA" campaign during a Freedom Day rally, saying its criticism did not worry the party.
Thousands of people have braved the scorching heat in the lawn area at the Union Buildings in Pretoria for the annual commemoration of Freedom Day.
Former environment minister Valli Moosa has been appointed as the independent non-executive chairperson of Anglo American Platinum.