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.
Often compared to legendary German sweeper Franz Beckenbauer, Spain centreback Gerard Pique has already done plenty to justify such comparisons.
Three polling station officials in Poland’s presidential vote have been sacked for being drunk, the country’s electoral commission said on Sunday.
The Democratic Republic of Congo has declared two days of mourning for 235 people who burned to death when a fuel truck exploded at the weekend.
For years, the mantra that America’s intimate alliance with Israel was as good for the US as it was the Jewish state went largely unchallenged.
Brazil coach Dunga and his entire coaching staff were sacked on Sunday following the team’s World Cup quarterfinals exit.
BP is seeking a strategic investor to secure its independence in the face of any takeover attempts as it struggles with a devastating oil leak.
Franco Maria Ricci, the publisher behind Luigi Serafini’s <i>Codex Seraphinianus</i>, creates seven-hectare maze at Fontanellato.
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.
FNB Connect is now offering its customers South African mobile calls from only 79 cents.
Uruguay striker says that goalline handball which helped team into semifinals means he has taken Maradona’s title.
Celebrations marking 50th anniversary of Congo’s independence reignite debate over legacy of colonialism in Africa.
With iPhone and iPad sales responsible for the majority of Apple’s revenue, the company is losing interest in what was once its keystone product.
The South African government has given a former <i>Playboy</i> playmate and friend of US socialite Paris Hilton 14 days to leave the country.
The supermodel is resisting calls to give evidence at the Hague trial of former Liberian dictator Charles Taylor.
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.
Drop in rich countries’ emissions caused by recession in 2009 was nullified by steep increases from China and India.
Fans at Soccer City stadium react following the nail-biting match between Uruguay and Ghana, which saw Africa’s last World Cup hope kicked out of the tournament in a close penalty shoot-out.
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.
Germany’s government has said it will cut off aid to Zimbabwe unless violent occupiers are removed from a farm owned by a German national.
The .xxx web domain, approved after a $10m battle, promises benefits to porn buyers and sellers, but does the internet need a red light district?
Uruguay claimed their first Soccer World Cup semifinal appearance in 40 years after a 4-2 penalty shootout win over Ghana at Soccer City on Friday.
Every iPhone ever made uses a "totally wrong" formula to show signal strength, says Apple, after antenna complaints.
Jackie Selebi was convicted of corruption on July 2 2010. We speak to investigative journalist Adriaan Basson following the verdict.
The pessimism that bordered on fierce criticism of the ability of SA to successfully host the World Cup has rightfully evaporated after three weeks.
The “Clay Oven” informal settlement in Paulshof, Rivonia, home to both South Africans and foreign nationals, went up in flames on the 28th of June 2010. Residents say the police intentionally started the blaze following a call a few days earlier for them to evict the area.
Germany’s government says it will cut off aid to Zimbabwe unless illegal and violent occupiers leave a farm owned by a German national.
The dismissal of Transnet Freight Rail [TFR] chief executive Siyabonga Gama this week has raised the ire of some executives in the company.
Canadian police are a confusing bunch. With Toronto locked down for the G20 summit, several have been cycling around the deserted streets on bikes.