Embattled ANC Youth League president Julius Malema has given the ANC an ultimatum to withdraw his suspension or face a challenge in court.
Struggling US internet firm Yahoo! will slash some 2 000 jobs in a sweeping restructuring aimed at building a "nimbler, more profitable" company.
Syrian activists have accused forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad of bombarding rebel areas as a UN mission is expected to arrive in Damascus.
With Julius Malema summarily suspended, Zuma has effectively thrown down the gauntlet to any pretenders to the ANC throne.
The <i>M&G</i> has confirmed two recipients for national orders that are a little unexpected, despite their impressive credentials.
Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor is disappointed at the delay of the announcement of whether SA would host the Square Kilometre Array.
Fresh fighting has erupted in west Libya after two days of deadly clashes near the border with Tunisia but there are no reports of new casualties.
An auditor general report shows that 74 cases of alleged irregularities were investigated in the 2010/2011 financial year in the City of Johannesburg.
Israeli and Palestinian officials say Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with Palestinian premier Salam Fayyad in coming weeks.
The labour department says high levels of illegal strikes in South Africa will be addressed through amendments to labour law which includes ballots.