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M72: Three things you need to know about a TB jab that might work
The only anti-tuberculosis shot we have is the century-old BCG vaccine given to infants, whose protection only lasts for 10 to 20 years
Six women show up Madagascar’s infamous justice system
Poor Madagascans are left to rot in prison awaiting trial very often for crimes that they never committed
Unembargoed: July 27 to August 2
A fair trial? There’s a good chance the ex-president’s new heavyweights will claim he won’t get a fair trial and we focus on BRICS and Zim elections
Limited seating for State v Zuma
Members of the media, public and special interest groups will have to apply if they want to watch and report on the proceedings in person
NPA opening docket to charge Timol murder accused
It is set to be the first prosecution of its kind for the death in detention of an anti-apartheid activist.
Oscar’s defence should think twice before appealing sentence, says expert
Supreme Court of Appeal has already been very stern in its judgment, so lenience seems unlikely.
Oscar Pistorius trial: The six most dramatic moments
Drama galore during the Oscar Pistorius trials. Now that the procedures are to end soon, we look at some of the many media-grabbing moments.
Pimples: There’s no match for Oscar
Oscar Pistorius is grabbing all the headlines and for good reason too. Who cares about corruption and the poor? We have Oscar.
Duchess of York to be tried in absentia in Turkey
A court in Turkey has begun a trial against Sarah Ferguson for allegedly taking part in the secret filming of orphanages in the country.
Protesters gather as Suu Kyi faces prison trial
Allies of Aung San Suu Kyi gathered outside the Rangoon prison on Monday where the Nobel Peace laureate faces trial.
Bush shoe-thrower back in the dock
Muntadher al-Zeidi stands trial today inside Baghdad’s Green Zone at the central criminal court, an area normally reserved for terrorist cases.