Rebels with ties to al-Qaeda have posted an internet video of a beheading of a pro-government fighter in Homs.
It remains to be seen whether Agang leader Mamphela Ramphele will in fact stand as the Democratic Alliance’s presidential candidate.
The African Union has closed ranks in demanding that the ICC drop criminal proceedings against sitting presidents.
Aid agencies in Syria have evacuated hundreds of people from the rebel-held Damascus suburb of Yarmouk.
There are more than a dozen smartwatches out there, but the prospect of an Apple version still excites the market, writes Liron Segev.
Cricket South Africa has met to discuss the proposed new administration of the game, but wants further talks before reaching agreement on the revamp.
Police have rescued three sailors taken from a cargo ship off the coast of Equatorial Guinea – a rare success story in Nigeria’s fight against piracy.
South African swimmers Karin Prinsloo, Chad le Clos and Myles Brown have brought home the medals from the Aquatic Super Series in Perth, Australia.
The Equal Rights Party, one with a focus on gender and sexual issues, will contest the national elections this year.
The first round of peace talks has ended with no progess made on ending the civil war or commitment from the govt to return to the negotiating table.