March 21, 2013
South Africa: When Dated Drugs Are the Only Weapon
Somewhere between walking out her front door in Cape Town, taking a taxi to college and hanging out with friends, Phumeza Tisile caught tuberculosis. Read more »
March 15, 2013
South Africa: Two Killed, Thousands Homeless After Stellenbosch Fire
Two people were killed and thousands left homeless when a fire razed homes at the Khayamandi informal settlement in Stellenbosch, a town in the winelands of the Western Cape. Read more »
February 25, 2013
South Africa: South African-Inspired Documentary Wins Academy Award
A South African inspired-documentary 'Searching for Sugar Man' has scooped the award for Best Documentary Feature at the Oscar awards. Read more »
February 14, 2013
South Africa: Dressed Up for State of the Nation Address
The opening of Parliament in Cape Town was characterised by pomp and fanfare as it coincided with Valentine's Day. Read more »
February 11, 2013
South Africa: DRC Rebel Leader Related to Kabila?
South African police have arrested a suspect linked to an alleged plot to overthrow the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo, reports Agence France-Presse (AFP). Read more »
February 03, 2013
Mali/South Africa: Win Over Bafana Lifts Spirits of War-Torn Nation
South Africa have made significant strides in their bid to return to a decent level of competitiveness following their African Nations Cup experience, said coach Gordon Igesund. Read more »
South Africa/Mali: Heartbreak for Hosts As Mali Repeat a Feat
Hosts South Africa were bundled out of the African Nations Cup in Durban on Saturday in a heart-breaking setback for the tournament when they lost 3-1 on penalties to Mali. Read more »
February 01, 2013
South Africa/Mali: Bafana Face Big Test Against Mali
After scraping through the group phase, African Nations Cup hosts South Africa now have their destiny in their own hands as they head to the knockout rounds at the weekend. Read more »
January 28, 2013
South Africa/Morocco: 'We Can Go On and Win This,' Says Bafana Coach
South Africa were perilously close to becoming the first host team in almost two decades not to make it past the first round at the African Nations Cup. But their ability to find… Read more »
January 27, 2013
South Africa/Morocco: Hosts Bafana Keep Alive Afcon Hopes
South Africa kept alive home hopes at the African Nations Cup finals by twice coming from behind to draw with Morocco and sneak first place in Group A after a 2-2 draw in Durban. Read more »
January 26, 2013
South Africa/Morocco: Stadium Sells Out As Revived Bafana Face Lions
South Africa likely need only draw with Morocco to get through to the African Nations Cup quarter-finals but will want to continue to build momentum and turn themselves into… Read more »
January 24, 2013
South Africa/Angola: 'We Were Magnificent,' Says Bafana Coach
South Africa’s comprehensive 2-0 victory over Angola in their 2013 Africa Cup of Nations Group A clash on Saturday saw the country breath a collective sigh of relief. Read more »
January 23, 2013
South Africa/Angola: Bafana Deploy Pace, Guile Against Angola
South Africa have defeated Angola 2-0 to head to the top of their 2013 Africa Cup of Nations Group A after their clash in Durban on Wednesday evening. Read more »
January 22, 2013
South Africa/Angola: Bafana Will Feel the Heat Against Angola
South Africa will feel the heat again as they attempt to kick start their African Nations Cup campaign against Angola at Durban’s Moses Mabhida Stadium on Wednesday. Read more »
January 20, 2013
South Africa/Cape Verde: Tepid Bafana Face Precarious Position
The burden of expectation exacted a potentially heavy price from the African Nations Cup finals hosts as South Africa delivered a tepid performance to start the tournament on… Read more »
January 19, 2013
South Africa/Cape Verde: Sharks' Fairytale Rise Gives Bafana a Nightmare
Hosts South Africa failed to ignite the African Nations Cup as promised on the opening day on Saturday and left coach Gordon Igesund's assertion that he had picked a "dream team"… Read more »
January 18, 2013
South Africa/Cape Verde: Nervous Bafana Prepare to Tackle Hard-Running Islanders
South Africa will have a sell-out crowd at the cavernous Soccer City to drive them on when they open proceedings at the African Nations Cup finals but also go into the game heaving… Read more »
January 17, 2013
Africa: Superstars and Minnows Alike Gear Up for Soccer Glory
The 2013 Africa Cup of Nations presents Cote d’Ivoire with what will possibly be the final chance for their so-called Golden Generation to claim the continent’s top… Read more »
December 21, 2012
South Africa: Free Ads and Semenya Top Google Searches
Free classified advertisement is what South Africans were interested in this year, if Google's Zeitgeist list is anything to go by - as OLX topped the most-searched category. South… Read more »
December 16, 2012
Africa: Development Requires Investment, Democracy - Moeletsi Mbeki
This week's African National Congress elective conference will decide who should lead South Africa's ruling political party into the next election in 2014. But key issues… Read more »
December 12, 2012
South Africa: Doctors 'Satisfied' With Mandela's Progress
Doctors attending to former President Mandela have reported that he has made progress during the past 24 hours and they are satisfied with the way he is responding to treatment. Read more »
December 06, 2012
Africa: Twelve Countries Rank in Top 75 on Anti-Corruption Index
Twelve African countries are ranked among the 75 least corrupt nations in the world, according to the 2012 index published Wednesday by Transparency International. Read more »
November 21, 2012
South Africa: Protesters Camp Out to Oppose 'Secrecy Bill'
"We love Zuma but down with him", chanted a group of more than 20 protesters at the gates of Parliament in Cape Town, South Africa, during a rally against the implementation of the… Read more »
November 19, 2012
South Africa: Chasing the Final Flush
There is no shortage of jokes and a long list of euphemisms when it comes to talking about toilets. Read more »
South Africa: Dreams of Better Sanitation Go Down the Toilet
Gogo Sikhosana Ngcobo is 76 years old. Growing up, she says she had dreams of what her life would be like. They featured a brick house with a flushing toilet. Those dreams, like… Read more »