`Black woman` judge to preside over Pistorius trial in March

Last Updated: Saturday, January 18, 2014, 11:05

A woman judge has reportedly been appointed to hear the case of Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius, who has been charged with the murder of his model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, which re-opens in early March.

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.

Mandela`s 9-metre bronze statue unveiled in Pretoria

Last Updated: Monday, December 16, 2013, 21:51

A nine-metre bronze statue of Nelson Mandela was unveiled on Monday, a day after the anti-apartheid icon was laid to rest in his childhood village of Qunu.

Nelson Mandela`s 9-metre bronze statue unveiled in Pretoria

Last Updated: Monday, December 16, 2013, 19:02

A nine-metre bronze statue of Nelson Mandela was unveiled here on Monday, a day after the anti-apartheid icon was laid to rest in his childhood village of Qunu.

Indian-origin Kathrada pays moving tribute to Mandela

Last Updated: Sunday, December 15, 2013, 15:45

Veteran Indian-origin activist Ahmed Kathrada on Sunday paid a moving tribute to his mentor Nelson Mandela, saying the anti-apartheid icon had united the people of South Africa and the entire world on a scale "never before witnessed in history."

South Africa mourns as Mandela lies in state for second day

Last Updated: Thursday, December 12, 2013, 13:17

South Africans will get a second chance Thursday to pay their last respects to Nelson Mandela, a day after his distraught widow joined thousands of mourners at his open casket.

South African minister condemns child rapes

Last Updated: Saturday, November 30, 2013, 13:31

A South African woman minister has expressed concern at reports of heinous acts of sexual violence against children.

South Africa to sentence 20 extremists for Mandela death plot

Last Updated: Monday, October 28, 2013, 17:33

A South African court began sentencing today 20 right-wing extremists convicted of high treason for a plot to kill Nelson Mandela and drive blacks out of the country.

Warner says heated exchanges `friendly banter`

Last Updated: Sunday, July 28, 2013, 22:41

Controversial Australian batsman David Warner said Sunday that heated on-field exchanges with a South African rival in Pretoria were "friendly banter".

South Africa`s Nelson Mandela turns 95, health condition improves steadily

Last Updated: Thursday, July 18, 2013, 11:38

People across the globe joined South Africans in celebrating the 95th birthday of anti-apartheid hero Nelson Mandela, with the good news that the ailing peace icon`s medical condition has "steadily" improved from a life-threatening lung infection.

South Africa unites to celebrate Mandela`s 95th birthday

Last Updated: Thursday, July 18, 2013, 09:47

The South African anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela, who is in a hospital in Pretoria for lung infection, turns 95 today.

Media asked to leave Mandela hospital Park Street entrance

Last Updated: Friday, June 28, 2013, 18:39

After Nelson Mandela`s daughter lashed at "crass" media frenzy, South African police asked journalists to leave road outside entrance to Pretoria hospital, where peace icon remains on life support.