When celebrities and politicians find themselves on the wrong side of the law their excuses are often as colourful as their personalities.
Islamist group Boko Haram have been accused of being suspects in the latest attacks on government buildings in the north of Nigeria.
Our ancestors made the evolutionary split with gorillas about 10-million years ago but we still share a remarkable number of genes with the great ape.
Zimbabwe has rejected a request by platinum miner Zimplats to extend a deadline to hand over a nearly 30% stake under a contentious equity law.
Apple’s has revealed further hints that it will soon be unveiling a new iPad model, with rumours pointing to a speedier processor and sharper screen.
The South African national women’s team have finished 10th in the Cyprus Cup after they lost to their Scottish counterparts.
Incidents of intimidation and disruption of services characterised Cosatu’s national strike against labour brokers and the e-tolling system.
Julius Malema has told thousands of Cosatu marchers that the ANC must be reminded of the needs of the masses who voted the party into power.
A female suicide bomber who was the widow of an Islamist militant killed five police officers when she blew herself up at a checkpoint in Dagestan.
Arsenal have been knocked out of the Champions League after AC Milan held on and prevented them from completing a memorable comeback.