Trade union Solidarity has boycotted the launch of the mine crime combating forum in Rustenburg in protest, says general secretary Gideon du Plessis.
Scores of Egyptians have been killed after security forces moved in on protesters demanding the reinstatement of former president Mohamed Morsi.
The Western Cape education department will close schools in Manenberg for two days to protect teachers and pupils from ongoing gang violence.
Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has sacked arms procurement parastatal Armscor’s board chair and deputy chair.
The Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union has been formally recognised as the majority union at Lonmin.
A new drug, Tivicay, that could be vital in the struggle against HIV, might not be available to those who need it the most.
The South African Rugby Union will introduce a racial quota system in its domestic competition next year to encourage more black players to emerge.
Teachers have been given the chance to to be behind a desk with the latest gadgets in hand – at a technology conference designed especially for them.
Fifa says it has asked 2018 World Cup hosts Russia to explain in more detail its controversial new law banning "homosexual propaganda."
Actor and Oscar-winning director Ben Affleck could go into politics, says actor Jennifer Garner, his wife.