More than 17-million more hungry people could have been reached by US-funded programmes in 2010 if "tied aid" restrictions were lifted.
The ANC has said that they hold “a very dim view” of Malema’s utterances and that he is dragging himself to “the point of no return”.
Helen Zille has said that the DA should be the leaders of a “second liberation struggle” in the Eastern Cape to free the province from corruption.
As people around the world do their part against global warming it is almost South Africa’s turn to turn off their lights for Earth Hour 2012.
A report by the Zimbabwe Peace Project claims there has been a spike in human rights violations in Zim following Mugabe’s call for elections.
Three people have beaten the one-in-176-million chance to win their of "the world’s largest jackpot” prize of $640-million in the US lottery.
This wire story has been withdrawn due to inaccuracies.
The Special Investigating Unit has allegedly told ACDP leader Kenneth Meshoe that fraud and corruption in government is costing the country billions.
Following the civil uprising in Egypt, a slump in investment and legal challenges to state land sales have thrown the real estate sector into turmoil.
The Cheetahs fought back after a withering first-half to storm home 47-38 over the Wellington Hurricanes in their Super Rugby match on Saturday.
China has shut down websites, made a string of arrests and punished two popular microblogs after rumours of a coup linked to a major political drama.
President Jacob Zuma has denied a <i>Mail & Guardian</i> report that he interfered in a probe into fraud and corruption claims against Richard Mdluli.
Aspects of Britain’s High Court ruling to temporarily halt the extradition of businessman Shrien Dewani to South Africa have been welcomed by the NPA.
Though South Africa does not have the requisite population or productivity, its African influence is significant and could be very useful in future.
Cardiologist Wouter Basson never violated human rights or medical ethical standards when he headed SA’s chemical warfare programme.
The retail price of all grades of petrol will increase by 71c per litre on Wednesday, the Department of Energy has announced.
Judge President John Hlophe has lost an application for leave to appeal to the Constitutional Court against previous rulings concerning his behaviour.
Inflation in the eurozone has slowed in March but not by as much as expected due to rising oil prices and the European Central Bank’s reviving growth.
South Africa’s inclusion into Brics has been a political triumph, but the real challenges are about to start.
A relative of Adolf Hitler’s has asked for the removal of the tombstone marking his parents’ grave.
Controversial property mogul Roux Shabangu has refused to testify before the board of inquiry investigating misconduct allegations against Bheki Cele.
Britain’s high court has temporarily halted the extradition of Shrien Dewani to South Africa where he is wanted in connection with his wife’s murder.
Defending champion Novak Djokovic has booked a semifinal match against Juan Monaco in the Miami Masters after holding off David Ferrer 6-2, 7-6 (7/1).
Isaac Newton’s religious writings have cast a new light on one of the world’s most influential scientists.
Tony Blair stands accused of misleading his colleagues over a dispute central to the government’s decision to join the US-led invasion of Iraq.
Steve Komphela’s increasing credibility has the grapevine abuzz, with rumours linking him to taking over at Kaizer Chiefs refusing to die down.
Syria President Bashar al-Assad has promised to try to implement a UN-backed peace plan but demands that opposition groups pledge to end violence.
An announcement is expected on British businessman Shrien Dewani’s appeal to avoid extradition to South Africa over the murder of his wife, Anni.
In battling rhino poaching in SA, private reserves have to increase security measures by looking to alternatives like dehorning and working together.
The South African Reserve Bank has left the repo rate unchanged at 5.5%, while the prime rate will stay at 9%.
The department of correctional services hosted the national offender choir competition to showcase offenders’ musical skills.
Assets worth more than €1-billion belonging to the late Muammar Gaddafi, his son and his intelligence chief have been seized in Italy in raids.