An animal-rights activist said he was prevented by police on Thursday from staging a one-man protest in a chicken suit at a KFC outlet in Singapore.
Police and media gathered outside court on Thursday ahead of the appearance of Chris Mahlangu, accused of killing AWB leader Eugene Terre’Blanche.
More than 300 suspected kidnappers have been arrested in Nigeria since February, the police chief said on Wednesday.
The United States on Wednesday condemned a recent wave of arrests of leaders of Zimbabwe’s embattled civil society.
Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan this week met key manufacturers to discuss their calls for the government to weaken the currency.
An armed gang stole money and a camera from four Chinese journalists in South Africa for the Soccer World Cup, Chinese media reported on Thursday.
A Botswana court on Wednesday reserved judgement in the case of Bushmen who were forced off their land by the government to make way for a game park.
Caster Semenya’s future could become clearer on Thursday when she holds a news conference to discuss the "outcomes" of her gender dispute.
Krion matriarch Marietjie Prinsloo was today found guilty on over 122 000 charges, including racketeering, money laundering and fraud.
The UN imposed a new slate of sanctions on Iran on Wednesday in an attempt to force it to comply with demands over its nuclear programme.
President Jacob Zuma’s lawyer has urged the high court in Pretoria to dismiss a bid to have the president prosecuted as it would be unconstitutional.
Agri SA on Wednesday reiterated requests for urgent and in-depth discussions with the government to remove obstacles hampering land reform.
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An SA journalist was arrested for "interfering with police" at the Magaliesburg lodge where three foreign journalists were robbed on Wednesday.
Of central concern with regard to post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP is the issue of HIV testing.
It’s parents, rather than genes, that cause antisocial childhood behaviour, says <b>Oliver James</b>.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned Asia on Wednesday of potential spill-overs from the European debt crisis.
Opec says Europe’s debt crisis and an oversupply of crude in the market are weighing heavily on crude demand in the second half of the year.
What should be done to ensure that young South Africans break free of the psychology of marginalisation?, asks Joel Netshitenzhe.
Judgement was reserved on Wednesday in former Eskom CEO Jacob Maroga’s court attempt to get an R85-million payout from Eskom for firing him.
At least 16 white farmers in Zimbabwe have come under attack over the last week, a farmers’ union said on Wednesday.
The sounds of vuvuzelas and hooting cars flooded SA at noon on Wednesday as fans did their best to show their support for Bafana Bafana and soccer fever reached new highs. There is no denying — the World Cup is here.
The Soccer World Cup was rocked by a fresh injury setback on Tuesday when Portugal winger Nani was ruled out of the tournament.
Study suspects sharp decline in snake numbers in a variety of habitats in five countries is caused by habitat loss and prey.
Julius Malema incites his followers to rape, torture and murder Afrikaans farmer, says an affidavit handed to the International Criminal Court.
New technology allows students to sit tests at home while computer lock, webcam and microphone ensure they can’t cheat.
The gay couple in Malawi, who were spared a prison sentence by a pardon, said on Tuesday they have split nearly six months after the wedding.
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van Niekerk and more …
The <i>Mail & Guardian</i> has won its application to get access to tenders awarded by the local organising committee for the 2010 World Cup.
Nelson Mandela will likely greet fans and players at the Soccer World Cup opening ceremony before watching the rest of the game from home.
India’s Bharti Airtel has completed its $9-billion acquisition of African operations from Kuwait’s Zain.
Alleged rogue trader Jerome Kerviel went on trial on Tuesday, accused of unauthorised deals that cost Société Générale €5-billion.