Soldiers from Burkina Faso’s second largest military base took to the streets of the country’s economic capital on Tuesday night.
The South African Revenue Service (Sars) and the Hawks raided the home of controversial Durban tycoon Sbu Mpisane on Wednesday morning.
The Christchurch earthquake dented Rugby World Cup ticket sales but plans for the biggest event ever staged in New Zealand remain on track.
Cosatu’s opposition to the Protection of Information Bill has been applauded by the Right2Know campaign.
<i>Endeavour</i> glided home for its final landing early on Wednesday and the conclusion of the next to last mission of the shuttle programme
The new face of the Syrian revolution is chubby, has a winning smile and belongs to a 13-year-old named Hamza al-Khatib.
Activists will hold an online protest on Wednesday to press the military leadership to investigate soldiers who abused pro-democracy demonstrators.
Muammar Gaddafi insists he will not leave his country, SA President Jacob Zuma said on Tuesday after he met the embattled Libyan ruler.
A perfect storm of factors has driven the rates of inflation and volatility in food markets, but biofuels have been the game changer.
The <i>M&G</i>, in association with Stats SA is hosting a series of Business Breakfasts ahead of the 2011 census.
Cosatu has threatened to challenge the "secrecy" Bill in court if it is passed without changes to ensure transparency and protect whistle-blowers.
<em>New Age</em> editor Henry Jeffreys has resigned, the paper says, and ex-<em>Cape Times</em> editor Ryland Fisher will take over as acting editor.
Solidarity has warned against an uncertain future in the construction industry, following the latest GDP data, which revealed no growth in the sector.
The SABC’s quest to appeal a ruling against it has failed and it must now broadcast a summary of the judgment, which vindicates M&G reporter Sam Sole.
A new Gautrain fare structure that entails some increases and savings for commuters will be implemented from Wednesday.
The Congress of South African Trade Unions has said that print media coverage of the recent local government elections was mostly biased.
The Competition Tribunal has approved the merger between Walmart and South African retailer Massmart Holdings subject to conditions.
An attempt by five of the 20 Boeremag treason trialists to escape from custody at the Palace of Justice in Pretoria was foiled on Tuesday morning.
The Libyan government has agreed at "the highest level" to help South Africa search for the remains of slain photographer Anton Hammerl.
Police chief Bheki Cele has commended police on fighting crime over the weekend despite the recent spate of murders of police officers on duty.
The <i>New Age</i> newspaper will be looking for its third editor in one year. Henry Jeffreys is expected to announce his resignation this week.
SA on Tuesday called for an immediate ceasefire in Libya, after President Jacob Zuma’s talks in Tripoli failed to advance a regional peace plan.
Australians may have a love of plain speaking but new laws are set to curtail some of their more colourful language.
SA Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan said on Tuesday that the IMF should move towards a democratic system to choose the institution’s next leader.
Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes has announced his retirement from football with immediate effect.
Lions flanker Michael Rhodes has been suspended for six matches after being found guilty of a dangerous tackle on Highlanders winger Siale Piutau.
Former <em>Sunday Sun</em> columnist Jon Qwelane was found guilty of hate speech by the Johannesburg Equality Court on Tuesday.
The department of public works will spend about R745 000 to rent a house for Gauteng police commissioner Mzwandile Petros.
In 2008 I had just assumed duty as the deputy principal of my school when I had an encounter with a 12-year-old girl named Thembi*.
Teachers have a huge impact on the lives of young people.
New Zealand prisoners, who will not be allowed to smoke from July 1, are being told to sing and eat carrots instead, news reports said on Tuesday.
A highly addictive hallucinogenic has exploded on to South America’s drug scene, with devastating consequences.