ANC to probe alleged misuse of Mandela memorial funds

Last Updated: Sunday, January 26, 2014, 18:42

South Africa`s ruling ANC party on Sunday vowed to launch its own investigation into allegations that public funds released for Nelson Mandela`s memorial services may have been misappropriated.

South Africa orders removal of rabbit from Mandela statue`s ear

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 01:27

The South African government has ordered the removal of a rabbit that was secretly sculpted into a recently unveiled statue of Nelson Mandela, an official said today.

Ethiopian troops join African force in Somalia

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 14:15

Ethiopian troops in Somalia on Wednesday formally joined the UN-backed African Union force amid efforts to boost operations against al Qaeda-linked Shebab rebels, officials said.

Team India maintains number two spot in Test rankings

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 00:09

India continued to hold its number two spot behind South Africa in the latest ICC Test rankings issued here Monday.

South African police of Marikana massacre in new crackdown: Report

Last Updated: Sunday, January 19, 2014, 23:41

At least two police officers who took part in the deadly crackdown on Marikana miners in 2012 were implicated in the killing of three protesters this week, a press report said on Sunday.

India vs New Zealand, 1st ODI - Preview

Last Updated: Sunday, January 19, 2014, 05:09

India would look to gain some valuable experience and confidence when they clash with New Zealand in a five-match ODI series, beginning here tomorrow, as Mahendra Singh Dhoni and his boys will begin the defence of their World Cup title on these very shores next year.

Cole wants holiday home in South Africa

Last Updated: Saturday, January 18, 2014, 04:41

Singer Cheryl Cole is keen to invest in a holiday home in South Africa.

Harris opts out of IPL auction to focus on extending `late-blooming` Oz test career

Last Updated: Friday, January 17, 2014, 13:26

Veteran Australian fast bowler Ryan Harris has reportedly opted to skip the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction in order to have knee surgery and extend his late-blooming Test career as far as he can.

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.

Indian films to be screened at South African film festival

Last Updated: Thursday, January 16, 2014, 20:23

Some of the best and rarest films in Indian regional languages will be screened at the Indian International Film Festival of South Africa (IIFFSA) from tomorrow.

First grader shot in South African gangland

Last Updated: Thursday, January 16, 2014, 06:12

A seven-year-old South African boy was shot and wounded while on his way to his first day of school on Wednesday in a suburb outside of Cape Town plagued by gang violence, police said.

Appeal for calm as South Africa police `kill` protesters

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 02:39

The South African government appealed for calm on Tuesday after police allegedly shot two people dead during violent demonstrations over a lack of water in townships near Pretoria.