August 01

• Africa: Fewer Children Born With HIV - Zuma

  Reports indicate that fewer South African children are being born HIV-positive, President Jacob Zuma said on Thursday. Read more »

July 31

• South Africa: Sanral Asks Banks for R1.48 Billion

  The SA National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) is approaching several banks in the hope of raising R1.48 billion, it said on Wednesday. Read more »

July 29

• South Africa: Zuma Optimistic About Zim Elections

  President Jacob Zuma called on Zimbabwe on Monday to stage peaceful elections this week. Read more »

• Africa: Theron On HIV/Aids Campaign in SA

  Oscar winning actress Charlize Theron urged the youth of South Africa on Monday to find out more about HIV/Aids to keep themselves healthy. Read more »

• South Africa: Vavi Accuser Withdraws Complaint

  The woman who accused Cosatu secretary general Zwelinzima Vavi of rape has withdrawn her complaint, the trade union federation said on Monday. Read more »

• Africa: Mandela Hospital Stay Enters 52nd Day

  A small number of people braved the cold on Monday morning to visit the Medi-Clinic Heart Hospital in Pretoria where former president Nelson Mandela was spending his 52nd day in... Read more »

July 26

• South Africa: Malema Warned On Land Grabs - Report

  Government is ready to act if Julius Malema and his organisation, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), act on threats to seize farms, Beeld reported on Friday. Read more »

• South Africa: Vavi Might Be Forced to Quit - Report

  Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi says he may be forced to quit politics, eNCA reported on Thursday. Read more »

July 25

• South Africa: Marikana Funding Issue Unresolved

  Lawyers for the miners wounded and arrested during labour unrest in Marikana last year are still seeking interim funding, the Farlam Commission was told on Thursday. Read more »

• South Africa: Mandela Legal Battle May Be Struck - Report

  The legal battle between businessman Tokyo Sexwale, Bally Chuene and George Bizos, and the Mandela family might be further delayed or struck off the court roll, The New Age... Read more »

• South Africa: Anni's Family 'Satisfied' With Ruling

  Anni Dewani's family is satisfied with a court decision to extradite honeymoon murder suspect Shrien Dewani to South Africa, the British Press Association reported on Wednesday. Read more »

July 24

• South Africa: Honeymoon Murder Accused Dewani Loses Extradition Battle

  Honeymoon murder suspect Shrien Dewani should be extradited to South Africa to stand trial, the British Press Association reported on Wednesday. Read more »

July 23

• South Africa: King Could Lose DA Membership - Zille

  AbaThembu King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo will lose his DA card if he loses an appeal against his criminal convictions, party leader Helen Zille said on Monday. Read more »

• South Africa: Marikana Funding Tussle Regretted

  The onus for a credible Farlam Commission of Inquiry into the Marikana shootings lies on the government, the Council for the Advancement of the SA Constitution (Casac) said on... Read more »

July 22

• South Africa: Mandela Getting Stronger - Grandson

  Former president Nelson Mandela is getting stronger, his grandson Mandla Mandela said on Monday after a weekend visit. Read more »

July 19

• Central African Republic: Bulletproof Vests Worn Incorrectly At Bangui - Army

  The incorrect use of bulletproof vests during the Battle of Bangui in the Central African Republic (CAR) in March was probably why 15 South African soldiers were killed, Beeld... Read more »

• South Africa: Interest Rate Decision Welcomed

  The SA Reserve Bank's decision to leave the repo rate unchanged was the correct one, Business Unity SA (Busa) said on Friday. Read more »

• South Africa: Marikana Fund Case Dismissed

  The High Court in Pretoria has dismissed an application for the State to fund legal representation for the victims of the Marikana shootings. Read more »

July 18

• South Africa: Mandela 'Making Remarkable Recovery', Says Daughter

  Former president Nelson Mandela is making a remarkable recovery in hospital, his daughter Zindzi Mandela-Motlhajwa said on Thursday. Read more »

• South Africa: Madiba Responsive - Mapisa-Nqakula

  Former president Nelson Mandela is well and responsive, Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula said on Thursday. Read more »

July 17

• South Africa: Pre-Birthday Wishes Stream in

  The ANC Youth League on Wednesday wished former president Nelson Mandela a speedy recovery and a happy birthday. Read more »

July 16

• South Africa: Top Cop Questioned On Marikana Plan

  North West deputy police commissioner William Mpembe was questioned at the Farlam Commission of Inquiry on Tuesday about police plans to manage the Marikana unrest. Read more »

• South Africa: Mbeki, Manuel to Give Evidence in Arms Probe

  Former president Thabo Mbeki will testify as a witness in the first phase of the Arms Procurement Commission, it was announced. Read more »

• South Africa: Prayers Ahead of Mandela's Birthday

  A group of senior citizens from Mamelodi, east of Pretoria, prayed for ailing former president Nelson Mandela outside the Medi-Clinic Heart Hospital on Tuesday. Read more »

• South Africa: Abathembu King Joins the DA

  AbaThembu King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo has joined the DA, the party's Eastern Cape leader said on Monday. Read more »