Rihanna becomes youngest performer to sell out Johannesburg stadium

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 15, 2013, 15:05

Rihanna has made history by becoming the youngest ever singer to have a sold out show at the FNB Stadium, Johannesburg

Mandela grandson accused of pointing gun at a driver

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 9, 2013, 17:29

South African police are investigating Nelson Mandela`s grandson for allegedly pointing a gun at a driver in a road rage spat, a spokesman said on Wednesday.

`White widow` Lewthwaite`s `fake` documents under scrutiny by S African police

Last Updated: Friday, October 4, 2013, 16:47

The documents of Samantha Lewthwaite, dubbed the White Widow,` are under scrutiny after it was revealed that she acquired her South African passport fraudulently.

Nelson Mandela may have `lost awareness` with deteriorating condition

Last Updated: Monday, September 23, 2013, 16:34

Former South African President Nelson Mandela has reportedly lost awareness as his cognitive processes are getting fragile.

Marikana inquiry says S Africa police lied about shootings

Last Updated: Friday, September 20, 2013, 00:09

A South African commission of inquiry said on Thursday that the police lied about the shooting dead of 34 striking miners at Marikana last year, in a searing criticism of police conduct.

South Africa rejects Dewani `trial by media`

Last Updated: Thursday, September 19, 2013, 21:27

South African prosecutors refused to comment on a BBC investigation which claims to have exposed holes in the murder case against British businessman Shrien Dewani on Thursday, rejecting a "trail by media."

Mugabe vows `renewed vigour` for indigenisation drive

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 09:58

Zimbabwe`s President Robert Mugabe on Tuesday vowed to pursue controversial indigenisation policies with "renewed vigour", in a speech to parliament that was boycotted by the opposition after disputed elections.

Nelson Mandela still in hospital in critical condition: Presidency

Last Updated: Saturday, August 31, 2013, 15:32

Ailing anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela is still in hospital in a critical but stable condition, the South African Presidency said on Saturday, denying media reports that the former President had been discharged.

Critically ill Mandela `more alert` every day: Daughter

Last Updated: Saturday, August 10, 2013, 10:46

Nelson Mandela, who has been lying critically ill in hospital for just over two months, is becoming more alert and more responsive by the day, his youngest daughter said.

Nelson Mandela served $660 arrears notice

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 6, 2013, 09:37

The city of Johannesburg Monday apologised to ailing former South African president Nelson Mandela and his family for mistakenly issuing a notice for about $660 in arrears to his house in the city.

Cipla completes buyout of Cipla Medpro for Rs 2,707 cr

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 16, 2013, 15:45

Drug major Cipla on Tuesday said it has completed the buyout process of South African pharma firm Cipla Medpro for an aggregate consideration of Rs 2,707 crore.

Barack Obama meets Nelson Mandela`s family amid protests over SA visit

Last Updated: Saturday, June 29, 2013, 20:33

Barack Obama on Saturday met the family members of Nelson Mandela, who is in critical condition in hospital, even as police fired stun grenades at hundreds of people protesting the US president`s visit to South Africa.