A political showdown between the government and former ANCYL leaders threatens to hijack the memorial service for slain Lonmin workers in Marikana.
Outside court, white protesters showed an effigy of a hanged black man as backers of Eugene Terre’Blanche’s killer, Chris Mahlangu, sang racial songs.
Officials opposed to the premier’s re-election in the Free State were axed but he says he is working to unite the ANC.
The Mail & Guardian brings you ten facts about the precious metal – platinum.
President Robert Mugabe is enjoying a surge of popularity that could propel him to victory in Zimbabwe’s elections, according to independent research.
Fernando Torres’s late goal proved decisive as Chelsea staged a second-half recovery to secure a 4-2 win over the recently promoted Reading.
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The National Union of Mineworkers seems to have failed its members, but will a union born of violence fare any better?
The government has refused to release any information relating to developmental projects in the area near President Jacob Zuma’s homestead in Nkandla.
Egypt’s prime minister says the country has asked for $4.8-billion in aid from the International Monetary Fund to help boost its economy.