The "macho culture" at platinum mines in North West is a major social ill behind the flare-up of violence that has left at least 10 people dead.
Cosatu will lobby for radical policy changes during its national conference next month, including the abolition of land ownership by foreigners.
Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi has been dealt a double blow, losing two allies weeks before the labour federation’s national conference.
The health department is sticking by its new supplier of medicine, UTi Pharma despite teething problems.
Herman Mashaba is well known for his successful Black Like Me hair products empire. Now he spends his time taking on the enemies of the free market.
The necessity for Robert Mugabe to appoint a vice-president is constitutional dealbreaker for party politburo.
They are going to unveil a statue of Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford soon — presumably showing the great Scot stabbing a finger at his watch.
Although Africa has seen many bicycle projects come and go an ingenious start-up is putting wheels within the reach of those hamstrung by poverty.
Human rights activists in Tanzania claim the country’s education system is in crisis, with literacy rates plummeting at primary and secondary levels.
This election is a crucial turning point that could ‘seal the deal’ or see Somalia slide back into chaos.