Dolly Parton, 65 this year and inducted into the Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame this month, could never be accused of taking herself too seriously.
Google is leaving open the door to more cooperation with social media giants Facebook and Twitter and says there is room for several social networks.
Is the most surprising thing about China how much it has changed in recent decades, or how little?
Brazil offers economic policy lessons for South Africa but not in the manner proposed by Malema or Vavi.
The Crusaders aim for an eighth Super Rugby crown and hope it serves as a morale boost for those who survived the 6.3-magnitude quake in Christchurch.
Cape Canaveral downpours could postpone shuttle’s final mission by up to 10 days, warns Nasa weather expert.
Catch <i>The History Boys</i>, fresh from its Grahamstown debut.
In the first edition of the <i>Weekly Mail</i>, the <i>M&G</i>’s predecessor, the page four lead was an analysis by Patrick Laurence.
The public cannot be blamed for throwing up its hands in dismay as yet another SABC board member resigns.
A Somali-born moved to a predominantly coloured area of the Strand near Cape Town to escape xenophobia. But now he has been asked to close shop.
Jenson Button is hoping to end a run of poor results at Silverstone, where he has never made the podium, and challenge rivals Red Bull.
President Jacob Zuma has extended Chief Justice Sandile Ncgobo’s term by another five years after Cabinet approved the draft judges amendment Bill.
The department of justice has looked into the Public Protector’s alleged misdeeds and found the charges to be without merit, says minister Jeff Radebe
We take you behind the scenes at the <i>M&G</i>, giving you a sneak preview of some of our biggest stories this week, including our lead on the Public Protector.
Airport tariffs will increase by not more than 37% in the coming three years, the regulator said on Thursday.
The UK’s <i>News of the World</i> will print its last ever edition on Sunday after a scandal over phone hacking caused outrage at home and abroad.
Workers in South Africa’s petroleum, pharmaceutical, and chemicals sectors will go on strike on July 11 over wages, union officials said on Thursday.
The Credit Ombud is encouraging consumers to check their credit bureau records, prior to applying for credit.
Omar al-Bashir has said he would take no part in foreign peace talks after South Sudan secedes from the north at the weekend.
Manchester United defender John O’Shea is set to join teammate Wes Brown at Premier League rivals Sunderland, press reports have said.
Cosatu has expressed "shock" at Pick n Pay’s announcement that it is contemplating retrenching about 3 137 workers.
Steve Stricker will take centre stage at the John Deere Classic as the world No. 5 seeks to dominate the event for the third consecutive year.
New Zealand’s Canterbury Crusaders will battle a resurgent Queensland Reds as they look to seal an emotional eighth Super Rugby title in Brisbane.
Developing countries across the world have been urged to take heart from Pyeongchang’s winning bid to be the host of the 2018 Winter Olympics.
The mediator in Madagascar’s long-running political crisis has said exiled former leader Marc Ravalomanana should be allowed to return home from SA.
Jacob Zuma has planned to meet with Sudan’s President Omar al-Bashir about unrest in the run-up to South Sudan’s independence due this weekend.
Details of the government’s plans for this year’s Nelson Mandela Day celebrations have been revealed by Arts and Culture Minister Paul Mashatile.
Anglo-Dutch energy giant Shell has been ordered to withdraw "unsubstantiated" claims about hydraulic fracturing it made in newspaper adverts in SA.
Former transport minister Mac Maharaj is taking over from Zizi Kodwa as President Jacob Zuma’s new spokesperson.
The South Korean alpine resort of Pyeongchang will host the 2018 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, after receiving the majority of the 95 votes.
Officials in Zimbabwe’s coalition government are working on tabling plans to hold elections at the end of next year.
ANCYL President Julius Malema has labelled the United States as "bloodthirsty imperialists" for bombing Libya with its Nato allies.