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Starbucks pushes into Africa with Johannesburg cafe

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 14, 2015, 21:16

More than 22,000 Starbucks cafes operate worldwide, but the US company`s famous grande lattes and frappuccinos have been almost entirely absent from fast-developing Africa.

Facebook opens first Africa office

Last Updated: Monday, June 29, 2015, 23:37

Facebook announced today it had opened its first African office in Johannesburg as part of its efforts "to help people and businesses connect" on the continent.

`S Africa opposition parties to unite against ANC at polls`

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 14:48

South Africa`s main opposition party will unite with a smaller party led by charismatic leader Mamphela Ramphele to challenge the ruling ANC in upcoming general elections, a party source said on Tuesday.

Nelson Mandela`s grandson in court on assault charges

Last Updated: Friday, January 17, 2014, 00:08

Nelson Mandela`s grandson, a member of the South African parliament, appeared in court charged with assault on Thursday, after an altercation with a teacher late last year.

Polar bear dies at South African zoo

Last Updated: Thursday, January 16, 2014, 04:25

One of South Africa`s two polar bears has died at the Johannesburg Zoo, leaving its mate now believed to be the only polar bear in Africa, a veterinarian said today.

Two S African protesters said killed by police

Last Updated: Monday, January 13, 2014, 22:55

South African police officers allegedly shot and killed two protesters during a demonstration today over poor delivery of state utility services in a town near the capital Pretoria, police said.

Murder of four-year-old girl shocks South Africans

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 31, 2013, 08:48

An incident of rape and murder of a four-year-old girl in a South African town has caused a wave of shock and fury in the country.

Murder of four-year-old girl shocks South Africans

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 31, 2013, 05:35

An incident of rape and murder of a four-year-old girl in a South African town has caused a wave of shock and fury in the country.

Kepler Wessels lauds Indian team for `brilliant` Johannesburg show

Last Updated: Monday, December 23, 2013, 17:49

Hailing the technique and mental approach of the Indian batsmen in the first Test, former South African captain Kepler Wessels said the visitors are expected to continue their "brilliant" show in the second match, starting Thursday in Durban.

We attacked a bit too much in the middle overs, says MS Dhoni

Last Updated: Monday, December 23, 2013, 00:26

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni admitted that there was point of time today when they "could have lost the game easily" as his bowlers "attacked a bit too much".

1st Test, Day 3: India take lead of 320 runs; Pujara, Kohli shine

Last Updated: Saturday, December 21, 2013, 08:44

Two of the most technically sound batsmen in the current India squad – Cheteshwar Pujara and Virat Kohli stitched another brilliant partnership on day 3 of the first Test match to give their side a huge lead of 320 runs.

Iran arrests man on charges of spying for Britain

Last Updated: Sunday, December 15, 2013, 14:53

Iran has arrested a man on charges of spying for Britain, state media reported.