The UK is fighting to overturn an order to disclose transcripts of key conversation between Tony Blair and George Bush, days before the Iraq invasion.
US police initially sought an arrest warrant for the guard who shot and killed unarmed black teen Trayvon Martin but were overruled by prosecutors.
The Stormers have beefed up their forward pack for what is shaping up to be a physical South African Super 15 derby against the Bulls at the weekend.
Absa has denied claims that it plans to fire 3 000 staff members, saying its processes are in line with labour relations best practices.
Bloemfontein Celtic and log-leaders Mamelodi Sundowns played to a goalless draw in their Premiership encounter at Botshabelo Stadium.
Ajax Cape Town had a second half meltdown as they went down 4-2 to AmaZulu at the Cape Town Stadium in the Absa Premiership.
Crime intelligence boss Lieutenant-General Richard Mdluli’s suspension has been lifted after charges of murder and fraud were withdrawn last year.
The Victoria & Alfred Waterfront has released figures which show strong retail trade sales and an approximate 18% year-on-year growth.
Mining companies in Mali have had a meeting with the country’s ruling junta, which has assured them the state’s mines can still function.
President Jacob Zuma has landed in India for the fourth Brics summit and has held talks urging Russia and Brazil to invest more in the country.
Cape Town mayor Patricia de Lille on Wednesday tabled a budget of about R29-billion for the city.
The department of trade and industry has begun an investigation into government letters of support for a South African firm doing business with Iran.
Blue Bulls coach Frans Ludeke has backed his side to overtake the Stormers and lead the South African Super Rugby conference at the weekend.
A new analysis programme called Amisco has vastly improved the South African women’s soccer team since being implemented, says a video analyst.
Shane Watson and Michael Hussey have helped Australia win the first Twenty20 against the West Indies after they both scored half centuries.
The UK is preparing to pull 1 500 troops out of Afghanistan next year before rapidly accelerating its withdrawal at the beginning of 2014.
Recent cases have highlighted disturbing instances of racial abuse on Twitter, and some celebrities have left the site after becoming targets.
Tottenham Hotspur and Everton have beaten their quarterfinal opponents in the FA Cup to set up derby clashes with Chelsea and Liverpool respectively.
UN chief Ban Ki-moon has appealed for calm between Sudan and its neighbour after fighting erupted once again in the border region over oil.
Brother to slain cop Francis Rasuge has expressed his disappointment over the media knowing of his sister’s remains being found before the family did.
The uprising in Syria is swiftly transforming into a civil war that could lay waste to the country and the fallout is bleeding outside its borders.
President Jacob Zuma intends to position SA as a global force representing emerging African economies in international platforms at the Brics summit.
Britain’s high court will announce its decision on businessman Shrien Dewani’s appeal to avoid extradition to SA over his bride’s murder this week.
Syria’s acceptance of a plan to end that country’s bloody crisis has sparked sceptical responses and concern that Bashar al-Assad is buying time.
Forty percent of South Africans think members of Parliament and councillors are corrupt — up from 25% four years ago, according to a recent survey.
South Africa’s ambassador to Russia believes the African powerhouse should be used as a gateway to create business opportunities on the continent.
Science Minister Naledi Pandor has stressed the need for the Southern African region to increase spending on improving science and technology.
Tshwane mayor Kgosientso Ramokgopa says Afrikaners are not the "object of contempt" regarding proposed city street names changes in Pretoria.
Not even the experts can agree on the economics of South Africa’s nuclear ambitions. The M&G’s Lionel Faull explains it in simple terms.
Former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Khan’s lawyers say they will challenge an investigation into allegations he participated in pimping in France.
Business Unity South Africa says the amendments made to the Labour Relations and Basic Conditions of Employment Bills could be damaging to business.
Liam Stacey, arrested for inciting racial hatred after Bolton star Fabrice Muamba collapsed on the field during a soccer match, has been jailed.