Seven hostels can be linked to much of the Reef violence over the past year. Clashes involving inmates have led to over 270 deaths in the past year.
Sudanese authorities have suspended an independent newspaper and confiscated the entire Tuesday edition of another, editors have said.
Yemen’s army has seized the al-Qaeda strongholds of Jaar and Zinjibar, more than a year after the jihadists captured most of Abyan province.
President Jacob Zuma is expected to make an announcement on the fate of suspended national police commissioner Bheki Cele.
African migrants chosen for deportation from Israel are nervously awaiting a knock on the door or a tap on the shoulder to begin their departure.
Energy Minister Dipuo Peters says South Africa’s dependence on imported petrol, diesel and other liquid fuels is increasing.
Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan has warned of tougher times ahead for the South African economy, particularly in view of the European crisis.
Syrian forces have continued shelling Al-Haffe, sparking fears of an impending massacre, while the UN demands that its observers be granted access.
The SABC has been reprimanded after a presenter used foul language during a live airing of the South African Music Awards earlier this year.
Funding shortages, political meddling and a lack of interest and understanding from audiences and government have left SA artists out in the cold.