The country is gearing up for its elections amid allegations of corruption and intimidation.
Novak Djokovic has survived a brutal test from former champion Juan Martin del Potro to storm into the semifinals of the US Open and defend his title.
US President Barack Obama has asked Americans for patience in rebuilding the weak economy, as he appealed for a new term in office.
Is South Africa facing a widespread mining revolution capable of disrupting an industry vital to everything from job creation to foreign exchange?
The NPA’s reputation has taken a hammering after the Lonmin killings, despite it having provisionally withdrawn the murder charges against the miners.
Mine security forces say they will be relying less on police than they would have before Marikana and be more ready to use deadly force themselves.
Sadly, most of the external microphones on the market look as though they have been designed by the same group of taste-deficient designers.
In post-election Angola, the ruling party can no longer count on threat to retain the hearts of voters.
In her book Fight for Democracy: The ANC and the Media in South Africa, Glenda Daniels explores the ruling party’s relationship with the media.