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Court to hear ‘double jeopardy’ case with implications for Trump

The Fifth Amendment of the US Constitution says that no one can be "twice put in jeopardy of life or limb" for the same crime

“I differ with Ms Williams on a number of things, but on this one, we are together,” Manyi says. (Thapelo Morebudi/Sowetan)

Kavanaugh swings US Supreme Court to the right

With the arrival of Brett Kavanaugh, the court comprises four liberals appointed by Democratic presidents and five conservatives picked by Republicans

Aids tests come to South Africa’s schools

Only a handful of organisations organise HIV tests in schools in SA, a country hard-hit by the virus that infects 5,7-million people.

SA’s return to Security Council under scrutiny

Rights groups will keep a close eye on South Africa’s return to the UN Security Council, where the country’s last term drew complaints.

World celebrates with Madiba

World celebrates with Madiba

Nelson Mandela celebrates his 92nd birthday on Sunday, just one week after the World Cup showed off the successes of democratic South Africa.

Security firms make killing from World Cup

Security firms make killing from World Cup

As the Soccer World Cup nears, tourists and foreign businessmen spooked by South Africa’s crime rate are hiring bodyguards.

SA’s rampant crime largely spares tourists

Every day South Africa sees about 50 killings, but the startling statistic masks enormous differences among violent crimes, which rarely affect tourists.

Soccer World Cup: More grey than green

Soccer World Cup: More grey than green

South Africa is trying to "green" the Soccer World Cup, but local efforts are struggling to balance out the enormous carbon emissions.

Ostrich farm a symbol of SA’s failed land reforms

Deserted and without running water, an ostrich farm near Pretoria is an example of SA’s wobbly efforts to bring black South Africans on to farmland.

Threats and killings: Just another SA election

Threats and disrupted meetings have tarnished campaigning for SA’s elections, as the country struggles to fully overcome the legacy of violence.

SADC wants new Zim govt by mid-February

Southern African leaders on Tuesday gave Robert Mugabe and Morgan Tsvangirai until mid-February to form a unity government.

Mugabe threat as Zim crisis summit begins

Southern African leaders opened fresh talks on Monday to end Zimbabwe’s political crisis.

SADC leaders in new push to end Zim crisis

Leaders will meet on Monday in a push to salvage Zimbabwe’s unity deal, four months after Robert Mugabe an Morgan Tsvangirai agreed to share power.

Opposition party acknowledges defeat in Angola vote

Angola opposition party Unita acknowledged defeat in last week’s election, as the ruling MPLA savoured an overwhelming win.

Zimbabwe negotiators fly home

Talks on Zimbabwe’s political crisis broke up on Tuesday in South Africa as negotiators flew home to resolve a deadlock over power-sharing.

Birthday wishes pour in for Mandela

Former South African president Nelson Mandela turns 90 on Friday amid an avalanche of birthday wishes for the world’s best-loved statesman.

Farm where Mandela plotted becomes museum

It was just a farm, but what went on there was extraordinary: Nelson Mandela, disguised in blue overalls, plotting with other anti-apartheid leaders against South Africa’s racist…

SA unable to profit from gold-price hike

South Africa, producer of 30% of the gold in circulation today, is unable to profit fully from record prices for the precious metal as a crippling electricity crisis hampers…

ANC strapped in for bumpy ride

Jacob Zuma makes his first keynote speech as African National Congress (ANC) leader on Saturday amid forecasts his election as head of South Africa’s ruling party will herald the…

SA miners set to strike over safety

South Africa’s powerful mining union will stage its first nationwide strike of the post-apartheid era on Tuesday in a signal that patience over the industry’s safety record has…