China is demanding an apology from the US over the standoff involving activist Chen Guangcheng, who has now left the US embassy in Beijing.
Before her suspension, the NPA’s Glynnis Breytenbach threatened to challenge in court a decision not to prosecute police spy boss Richard Mdluli.
Afrikaans rapper Jack Parow had to be led off stage during a show in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, after his lyrics upset members of the crowd.
SA’s trade deficit sits at R5.5-billion for its trade with non-Southern African Customs Union partners, a drop from February’s R7.5-billion record.
Expelled ANCYL leader Julius Malema’s name has been taken off the organisation’s website, but the league says someone has "tampered with the site".
Burma’s Aung San Suu Kyi has been sworn in as an MP — signalling a new chapter in her near quarter-century struggle against oppression.
Orlando Pirates and Maritzburg United have shared the PSL spoils after the Buccanears’ 2-1 win over SuperSport and United’s 1-all draw with AmaZulu.
US President Obama has marked the anniversary of Bin Laden’s death with a surprise visit to Kabul, where he said the end of the war is in plain sight.
US President Barack Obama has given the nod to tighten sanctions against Syria and Iran by going after foreign firms violating existing measures.
Iraq’s crude exports in April hit the highest monthly figure in more than 20 years and brought in $8.8-billion.