These days waitrons fight one another to seat and serve me in restaurants. I used to be invisible, writes <b>Everjoice J Win</b>.
The government has failed to pay R3,4-billion in post-settlement grants to beneficiaries of land reform, Land Reform Minister Gugile Nkwinti says.
The boat speeds out of Durban’s port before dawn carrying men with a crucial job: checking the nets that keep sharks at bay.
A python used by a South African sangoma to control the progress of teams in the World Cup has been seized by animal welfare inspectors.
Cops are holding discussions with Cyprus authorities about the presence there of George Smith, who allegedly confessed to killing Lolly Jackson.
A six-year-old should not have to bear the legacy of apartheid, writes <b>Palesa Morudu</b> from the Mother City.
The World Cup has created an extraordinary opportunity for seeing South African patriotism at its best, but it has also shown an ugly side.
International coffee brand Starbucks has decided to partner an unknown local company, the director of which has a murky financial background.
<b>Christina Gossmann</b> checks out the Goethe Institut’s caravan-themed fan park as an alternative place to watch the footie.
DA leader Helen Zille on Monday slammed the ANC Youth League for its role in the Makhaza toilets saga.
Meet Philisile, the Shwe-shwe Poppi. A label tells us that she has a taste for chicken and rice and that she likes lions.
Fifa has once again refused to discuss goal-line technology, describing cameras and video replays as the work of the devil.
Cynthia Carroll, chief executive of Anglo American, will become chairperson of Anglo Platinum with effect from September 1 2010.
I love Johannesburg, its drama, its aesthetics and contrasts, the various characters you meet here.
Unions representing 1,3-million government workers are threatening to strike within two weeks.
The number of foreign visitors entering South Africa during the Soccer World Cup period has now risen to one million, officials said on Sunday.
South African unions dropped on Sunday a threat to strike at power utility Eskom this week after receiving a higher wage offer.
Struggling SA state-owned firms have spent R110-million on World Cup tickets, angering trade unions which have accused top executives of selfishness.
To have lost 3-0 would have been better, far better, than this. Sport, mirroring life, can be cruel. Very cruel, writes <b>Richard Calland</b>.
Germany demolished Argentina and Spain beat Paraguay by one goal in a quarterfinal of extraordinary drama on Saturday.
Spain striker David Villa fired his team into the World Cup semifinals with a late goal to sink plucky Paraguay 1-0 at Ellis Park on Saturday.
He walked into the press conference with chin and nose in the air, but the dejection shrouding Diego Armando Maradona was palpable.
Germany stunned Argentina with a 4-0 victory in the quarterfinals on Saturday as the favoured South Americans followed Brazil out of the World Cup.
African teams have made progress dealing with financial and tactical demons that had always plagued them but need work on their mental stamina.
Millions of African fans mourned the exit of Ghana, their last hope for World Cup glory, while four more nations stepped up to battle on Saturday.
Africa’s last hope in the Soccer World Cup ended in heartbreak after Uruguay eliminated a youthful Ghana 4-2 on Friday evening.
DA leader Helen Zille called for the prosecution of more ANC leaders in the aftermath of Friday’s conviction of former police chief Jackie Selebi.
Ghana defender John Pantsil choked back tears as he bemoaned a decision to award a last-minute penalty instead of a goal.
Hollywood socialite Paris Hilton was arrested after a World Cup match in South Africa on Friday on suspicion of marijuana possession.
Brazil are out of the World Cup. The Seleção lost 2-1 to Holland in the first of the tournament’s quarterfinals on Friday in Port Elizabeth.
Wesley Sneijder headed a second-half winner as The Netherlands came from behind to beat ten-man Brazil 2-1 on Friday.
He may be in breach of contract, but the controversial music producer is being given R5,7-million to walk away from the closing ceremony.