The government’s R1-billion yearly advertising budget is a plan to bribe newspapers to publish only its view of news and affairs.
A firestorm on the United States right erupts after reports that Sarah Palin will be denied a meeting with Margaret Thatcher.
Finding restaurants that are still open after the shows have ended can be a problem in the busiest of theatre districts.
Nasa’s Voyager spacecraft, wandering in deep space, have discovered that the outer edge of the solar system is "a lot like a ballerina’s skirt".
As the deadline for IMF chief nominations looms, the AU has called for a non-European from the developing world.
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There’s nothing like a good belly laugh, and Cape audiences are in for a treat.
After beating Kevin Anderson on Thursday, Andy Roddick is aiming for his record-breaking fifth Queen’s crown in London.
The economy has bounced out of recession and is growing again, says Moody’s — but not by as much as Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan had predicted.
The UK/South Africa Bilateral Forum took place in London where issues regarding the environment, trade commitment and foreign policies were discussed.
The UN in Côte d’Ivoire has accused the forces of President Ouattara of stepping up violence in the south and west of the country.
A Pakistani court has upheld the Pakistan Cricket Board’s decision to revoke permission for former captain Shahid Afridi to play abroad.
Unemployment, deep social challenges and capacity shortfalls could negatively affect the South African government’s AAA rating, Moody’s has warned.
SADC leaders are meeting this weekend to examine a political stalemate in Zimbabwe, amid signs of rising violence and intimidation ahead of elections.
South Africa needs to create 10-million jobs in the next 10 years to become a normal country, economist Mike Schussler said on Thursday.
Nintendo shares have tumbled for the second consecutive day after its second-generation Wii console unveiled in the week disappointed the market.
Nokia’s head of technology has taken a leave of absence and is not coming back over disagreement over a new group strategy.
The Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency is "cautiously optimistic" about steps taken by the department of mineral resources to secure Pondoland.
The result of Aurora’s heritage is still having a ripple effect, Solidarity has said after a gold mining company had to shut down a shaft temporarily.
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Over 2 000 members of the National Union of Mineworkers are to march to the Cullinan offices of Petra Diamonds to hand over a memorandum of demands.
The Nigeria Football Federation has announced it agreed a rematch with Argentina in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on September 6.
Fuel rods have probably breached containment vessels — a more serious scenario than core meltdown — according to a report.
Deputy Minister of Economic Development Enoch Godongwana and his wife Thandiwe have been linked to a company that disappeared with R100m in pensions.
Rafael Nadal admitted he is feeling the strain of his French Open heroics after he kicked off his grass-court campaign by beating Matthew Ebden.
Officials suggest refurbished former Soviet vessel will operate in disputed waters, including the Taiwan Straits.
Ma’a Nonu’s shock sacking by the Wellington Hurricanes followed a campaign to undermine coach Mark Hammett, media reports have said.
Investigators have evidence that Muammar Gaddafi ordered mass rapes and bought containers of "Viagra-type" drugs to encourage troops to attack women.
Mining company Exxaro says it will seek an urgent court interdict to stop 7 000 workers from striking in protest against restructuring plans.
Cupertino’s city council has had a surprise visit from Steve Jobs, who popped in to show off plans for Apple’s huge new "spaceship-like" headquarters.
A huge fire that has destroyed thousands of hectares of forest land in Arizona now is threatening to cross into neighbouring New Mexico.
A former rebel leader who laid down arms has been arrested after returning to Chad despite President Idriss Déby Itno apparently inviting him back.