The International Criminal Court has uncovered mass graves in a town where Ouattara fighters allegedly killed hundreds in post-poll clashes last year.
The end of the Pamodzi and Aurora crisis may finally be in sight if the Pamodzi liquidators succeed in selling the Grootvlei and Orkney mines.
Zimbabwe’s finance minister says elections can’t be held this year as President Robert Mugabe wants, because there isn’t enough money available.
The Highlanders look to extend their unbeaten start to the Super 15 in Wellington this weekend while defending champs Queensland Reds journey to SA.
Paul Treu has made three changes to the Springbok Sevens squad for the upcoming series tournaments in Hong Kong and Tokyo.
Sri Lanka’s military has been preparing its own documentary on the final battle with Tamil Tiger rebels as a response to allegations of war crimes.
A spokesperson for the UN says two Somali refugees were shot dead and one was injured in Dabaab, Kenya, in what is believed to be a revenge attack.
South Africa’s international relations deputy minister is set to meet with regional representatives to discuss Madagascar’s path toward elections.
Trade unions Satawu and Numsa have welcomed the suspension of pay increases for chief executives and board members of parastatals.
Public protector Thuli Madonsela is to investigate a proposed property deal between Cape Town City and media holding company Naspers.
The South African Human Rights Commission has cast light on the issue of water and sanitation in the country’s informal settlements.
As Spain tries to rein in its budget deficit, the country’s towns and regions have become riches-to-rags stories due to years of overspending.
Businessman Hugh Glenister has slammed the SAPS Amendment Bill, saying it was inadequate and will not protect the Hawks from political interference.
Limpopo premier Cassel Mathale has reshuffled his Cabinet, leaving some provincial ministers out in the cold as he tries to quell provincial worries.
Cheetahs coach Naka Drotské says his side is desperate to find positive momentum following three losses since the start of the Super Rugby season.
Garth Griffin, who chairs the boards of both the Absa Group and Absa Bank, has announced his intention to retire once a successor is appointed.
The United States has delegated Russia to talk some sense into Iran in order to avoid military strikes from Israel.
The DA youth has asked Minister in the Presidency Collins Chabane to urgently intervene in the NYDA’s 100% overspend on staff salaries.
Former estate agent Wendy Machanik’s case has been postponed by the Commercial Crime Court in Johannesburg for a possible plea bargain agreement.
A report released by Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology has found that the country’s climate is set to become drier and warmer.
A Limpopo farmer has been given an eight-year jail sentence for his involvement in rhino poaching and ordered to pay R1m to the Green Scorpions.
Public Enterprises Minister Malusi Gigaba has suspended pay rises for parastatal CEOs and board members until a remuneration policy has been set up.
Suspected members of Islamist group Boko Haram have opened fire on a checkpoint in Nigeria with two police officers and a soldier feared dead.
Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad — whose forces are in the midst of a bloody crackdown on dissidents — has called parliamentary elections for May.
A decade after its inception, the ICC is due to deliver its first judgment on Thomas Lubanga, a DRC warlord, accused of sending children into battle.
The latest talks between Sudan and South Sudan have ended without any deal on the contentious issues of disputed border areas and oil revenue sharing.
Today is the deadline for ANCYL leader Julius Malema to appeal the decision of the ANC’s national disciplinary committee to expel him from the party.
Tapuwa Kapini scored a penalty and then saved one as AmaZulu booked their place in the Nedbank Cup with a 4-3 penalty shootout victory over Ajax.
The Zimbabwean government and Zimplats have reached an agreement to transfer a 51% stake to local investors, as required by a controversial law.
15years after Mandela signed the constitution, the book One Law, One Nation charts the story of the long fight for constitutional rights in the country.
This YouTube video shows a police officer allegedly assaulting a suspect in Vaalwater, Limpopo.
Mathew Naidoo, the third accused in the Lotter murder case, has maintained his innocence even after being found guilty by the Durban High Court.