The UN Security Council is expected to approve a peacekeeping force for Mali to help restore democracy and stabilise the northern half of the country.
We follow M&G editor-in-chief Nic Dawes and amaBhungane reporter Craig McKune as they take part in the 910km Old Mutual JoBerg2C mountain bike race.
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After a 10-year battle with the state, a 60-year-old former teacher can now receive her hard-earned pension, following the public protector’s report.
Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu has been admitted to hospital with a "persistent infection", says the Desmond and Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation.
An independent development bank says Zimbabwe’s grain reserves are running dangerously low ahead of new but poor harvests caused by erratic rain.
Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe has assured Parliament that South Africa will not be sending its troops back to the Central African Republic.
Classrooms stood empty as Sadtu members took to the streets calling for Angie Motshekga and Bobby Soobrayan to step down immediately.
Sadtu has threatened a full-blown strike if Zuma does not respond within 21 days to their demand to fire Angie Motshekga and Bobby Soobrayan.
Itumeleng Khune has warned teammates not to consider it an advantage that their World Cup qualifier against the CAR will be played at a neutral venue.