Werner Groenewald, the South African aid worker killed in Afghanistan, tried to protect his children from the gunmen after he was shot in the leg.
The International Swimming Federation has honoured South African Olympic gold medalist, Chad Le Clos, with title of World’s Best for 2014.
In a Kenyan town, close to the border with Somalia, about 36 workers have been killed in their tents and more are suspected to be missing.
In a landslide victory and Africa’s first e-vote, Namibia’s ruling Swapo wins elections and the party head, Hage Geingob, wins the presidential vote.
The ANC is bleeding money for the ANCYL. How could they have better spent the money budgeted for the league’s failed conference, asks Verashni Pillay.
Campaigning on Facebook is not allowed for would-be EFF leaders, but a murder conviction does not seem to be a problem.
A few familiar faces and new camera angles were not enough to inspire sustained enthusiasm from followers of the long-running soap opera.
The Limpopo education department faces increased pressure after a report revealed 50% of next year’s books are yet to be acquired.
Public protector Thuli Madonsela, who takes a no-nonsense approach to corruption in SA, is recognised as one of the world’s most influential people.
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