Wildfires destroy parts of Western Cape's wineland region
Justine GerardyRunaway fires have savaged South Africa's scenic winelands, stoked by "perfect conditions" of strong winds and hot weather.
ANC centenary draws praise from African leaders
Justine GerardyAfrican leaders have hailed the ANC in centenary celebrations for the continent's oldest liberation movement which inspired regional freedom battles.
SKA project aims to inspire SA's future scientists
Justine GerardyResidents of Carnarvon hope the hosting of the world's most powerful radio telescope could inspire SA's grooming of the world's future scientists.
Black market dirties Zimbabwe diamond fields
Justine GerardyThe funeral of a gem dealer has revealed the illicit trade of diamonds in Zimbabwe has gone underground and may be propping up Zanu-PF cronies.
SA's prison babies get a second chance
Justine GerardyPollsmoor Prison has provided South Africa's first unit dedicated to ensuring babies in lock-up are not punished for their mothers' crimes.
Sick miners want Anglo American to pay up
Justine GerardyAnglo American has been sued on two continents by miners wanting to be paid out after falling ill due to exposure to dangerous levels of dust.
Zuma has a tough nut to crack in SONA
Justine GerardySouth Africa's rampant unemployment and sluggish economy loom over President Jacob Zuma as he prepares to deliver his State of the Nation address.
Electronics giants target African consumers
Justine GerardyFrom solar-powered lights to televisions that can withstand power surges, electronics mega-firms are wooing African consumers.
Two exhumed bodies linked to Madikizela-Mandela
Justine GerardyThe remains of two youths were exhumed nearly 25 years after they went missing in a disappearance linked to Nelson Mandela's former wife Winnie.
The heat is on for Malawi's new President Banda
Justine GerardyMalawi may have a new president, but its old problems remain, and Joyce Banda is under pressure to tackle currency and fuel shortages without delay.
