Andy Schleck roared to victory on the history-making 18th stage featuring the highest ever finish in Tour de France history on Thursday.
This week’s <i>M&G</i> reveals how rhino poachers are using sex workers in their operations; considers South Africa’s expanding strikes; and enjoys an unusual day out with a world renowned model. Catch an early look at all this and, of course, more.
National oil company PetroSA has appointed another acting chief executive officer, Yekani Tenza, while it endeavours to fill the post permanently.
The South African Reserve Bank has left the repo rate unchanged at 5.5% and the prime rate at 9%.
Malawian President Bingu wa Mutharika on Thursday refused to step down as seven people were killed in violent anti-government protests.
One of the most important areas where China is set to play a bigger role is in the construction and infrastructure sectors in Africa.
Can a beef patty in a bun can ever be elevated from the status of fast food to fine dining?
The US ambassador to Zimbabwe says police stopped a youth meeting he was scheduled to address and rowdy Mugabe supporters overran the gathering.
The time is now for all spheres of Government, State agencies and their partners to enter their innovative service delivery projects
Confidence levels among graduate professionals in SA have deteriorated over the second quarter, falling to 57% from 60% in the first quarter.
Malawi police on Thursday cleared burning tyres left by protesters in the streets of the commercial hub Blantyre.
Rhino poaching incidents have dropped significantly in the Kruger National Park since the deployment of the army earlier this year.
South Africa would not be able to escape an escalated European crisis unscathed, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan said on Thursday.
The International Monetary Fund says it remains concerned with the potential for a property price bubble in China
China, a country known for its rampant piracy, has now reached a new milestone — fake Apple stores.
The world cricketers’ association says it "outright rejects" a proposal to encourage players to take lie detector tests to fight corruption.
Workers in the coal sector will embark on a strike following failed wage negotiations, the National Union of Mineworkers said on Wednesday.
Taller people are more likely to develop some of the commonest and deadliest cancers, a study of links between height and the disease has concluded.
A leopard mauled 11 people in an Indian village and terrorised wildlife officials trying to drive it away before it was tranquilised.
Kevin Anderson is having the best season of his career at the ATP Atlanta Championships, downing Michael Russell to reach the quarterfinals.
The chastened Wallabies will be searching for their first title in a decade and the Boks have a point to prove in the weekend’s Tri-Nations opener.
Kenya’s president set fire to more than five tonnes of ivory worth $16-million in an act meant to focus attention on a rising tide of poaching deaths.
As part of a programme called "Give Respect, Get Respect", the burghers of Philadelphia are cracking down on "distracted" drivers and pedestrians.
Malawi erupted in protest against President Bingu wa Mutharika, as police fired tear gas and bullets to break up crowds who were torching buildings.
Researchers in Germany have discovered Stone Age cave art including carvings of nude women that may have been used in fertility rites.
Correctional Services Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula visited the alleged torture victim, saying ill treatment of inmates would not be tolerated.
Three soldiers and a policeman have been arrested for stealing from the bodies of passengers who died in a plane crash in the DRC this month.
What’s important in managing a country’s natural resources is not who owns them, but how well their proceeds are accounted for, the World Bank says.
Julius Malema insists he’s a private member of the public and isn’t obliged to disclose the ins and outs of his finances. Watch the video of the press conference where he lambasts the media for infringing on his rights.
Fuel industry workers who are members of Solidarity have suspended their strike and will return to work, the union said on Wednesday afternoon.
New South African thriller Retribution opens in cinemas on August 19. It is the debut feature of young director Mukunda Michael Dewil.
M&G editor in chief Nic Dawes tells you everything you need to know about Public Protector Thuli Madonsela’s report into police leasing deals. Will the president take action? What’s next for Madonsela? Watch our video analysis and find out.