Swaziland’s King Mswati III has closed a forum where his subjects called for democratic reforms, promising "expert" reviews but making no commitments.
Section27 says it’s considering more legal action against the basic education department because it did not obey a court order to deliver textbooks.
The ANC Youth League has pronounced itself "delirious with happiness" over Caster Semenya’s second place finish in the women’s Olympics 800m final.
Two powerful earthquakes have killed at least 220 people and injured around 1 500 in north-west Iran, Iran’s state news agency has reported.
In a few weeks Oscar Pistorius will be back in the Olympic stadium defending his 100, 200 and 400 metre titles at the Paralympics.
Mexico stunned Brazil to win their first gold in the Olympic men’s soccer tournament with a shock 2-1 victory over five-time world champions Brazil.
Three Swedes behind the so-called "teddy bear" stunt in Belarus have been called to appear before the Belarus KGB.
Cricket SA has confirmed that its board of directors will be restructured to include five independent, five non-independent members and the CEO.
The DA has claimed it will break down the wall that excludes so many young South Africans from gainful employment.
Spice Girls, The Who, George Michael, The Muse and Fatboy Slim are just some of the acts expected to perform at the Olympics 2012 closing ceremony.