A protester sets himself alight during a rally in Tel Aviv on Saturday night marking the anniversary of a wave of demonstrations.
The small town of Tremseh has suffered what may be the single worst atrocity of the Syrian uprising, say eyewitnesses.
The supposed intimidation of Numsa’s Irvin Jim at the SACP conference has given rise to new claims of conspiracy and allegations of abuse of power.
Human rights group says blood diamond money being siphoned to finance the president and his secret police.
As Damascus sees its heaviest fighting since Syria’s conflict began, reports suggest Al-Assad’s regime is not alone in committing human rights abuses.
Despite hopes to keep his private and public lives separate, French President Hollande’s image is facing attack following a family twitter feud.
A strong second-half recovery against the Cheetahs saw the Sharks earn their spot in the Super Rugby playoffs.
Republican Mitt Romney has called for the US president to apologise following Obama’s questioning of Romney’s time as a private equity executive.
The Stormers have ended the league phase of the Super Rugby tournament at the head of the table, above the Chiefs, with a 26-21 win over the Rebels.
NUM president Senzeni Zokwana will replace Mantashe as SACP’s chairperson, while Blade Nzimande and Jeremy Cronin remain unopposed in top positions.