Ahead of Kofi Annan’s visit to Syria for the UN and Arab League, President Bashar al-Assad’s troops have spread across Dera’a after overnight clashes.
The leadership of the ANCYL has put their party membership on the line, vowing to fight disciplinary charges levelled against Julius Malema.
The League Managers’ Association chief has criticised Chelsea for sacking André Villas-Boas, saying the club was becoming an "embarrassment".
The Gambian Supreme Court has ruled it should lift sanctions on Libya and return the country’s assets to the ruling National Transitional Council.
The Seychelles has called for international help as naval forces tighten the noose around Somali pirates, saying they cannot hold more prisoners.
The home affairs department is paying R33-million a year rental for its new Pretoria offices — almost R8-million more than what it previously paid.
Artist Ai Weiwei has expressed his regret at contributing to China’s successful hosting of the 2008 Olympics by designing the National Stadium.
Emergency officials say heavy rains and high winds caused by tropical storm Irina have killed eight people in Mozambique so far.
Foreign Affairs Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane has dismissed Robert Mugabe’s push for new polls without reforms required by the country’s unity deal.
Julius Malema has offered to resign from the ANC Youth League, but his comrades are refusing to accept his resignation, the youth league says.