Today at 20:25:59 - A top lawyer says suspects whose trials have been delayed because of a nationwide civil service strike could sue the government for damages.

Today at 19:16:59 - A 42-year-old woman has been raped, robbed and wounded in her shoulder by a man who broke into her home, Limpopo police say.

Today at 19:16:58 - More than a billion rand has been spent on community libraries in South Africa since 2007, says the National Library.

Today at 18:17:31 - Ordinary South Africans, not the government, will ultimately pay for the ongoing public service strike, the Democratic Alliance has warned.

Today at 18:17:31 - A taxi driver has been sentenced to life imprisonment by the Free State High Court for several murders and robberies in and around Bloemfontein.

Today at 18:17:31 - A Western Cape construction worker has been seriously injured after the trench he was working in collapsed, say paramedics.

Today at 19:26:00 - "There are a number of firsts in putting this exhibition on and there is bound to be reaction from certain conservative quarters to change."

Today at 17:46:00 - ID leader Patricia de Lille will join the Western Cape government as social development minister, provincial Premier Helen Zille said on Friday.

Today at 16:55:00 - Former police chief Jackie Selebi has asked his lawyers to tell "authorities" that his corruption prosecution may have been improper.

Today at 16:48:00 - Jacobus 'Bees' Roux was the fastest rising search topic in South Africa for the last seven days, according to Google.

Today at 16:21:00 - A Darfur rebel group said on Friday that the Sudanese army had launched a major offensive against territory under its control, killing 74 people.

Today at 15:30:00 - SAA has issued a second summons against former chief executive Khaya Ngqula, this time for more than $3,4-million (R24,8-million).

Today at 17:29:20 - ID leader Patricia de Lille will join the Western Cape government as social development minister, provincial premier Helen Zille said in Cape Town .

Today at 17:12:13 - The three men who "nonchalantly and callously" murdered an elderly Dutch engineer in front of his wife four years ago were given life sentences.

Today at 17:10:09 - A Mangaung taxi driver was sentenced to life imprisonment by the Bloemfontein High Court on Friday for several murders and robberies in and around Bloemfontein in 2009

Today at 17:01:57 - Almost 200 street beggars rounded up in Dakar last week, after the Senegalese government banned begging in public, have been freed.

Today at 16:47:12 - Former national police commissioner Jackie Selebi has asked his lawyers to tell "authorities" that his corruption prosecution may have been improper

Today at 07:00:02 - INDEPENDENT Democrats leader Patricia de Lille has unveiled yet another Parliamentary travel shocker. Several members of Parliament are earning thousands of rands extra a month by opting to drive a ...

Today at 07:00:02 - Premier Noxolo Kiviet (in black and white church robes) speaks during the funeral service for the five family members hacked to death at Sigubudu village, Qhokama, in Ngqeleni. Picture: LULAMILE ...

Today at 07:00:02 - THE amaHlubi clan intends challenging a ruling against its claim to kingship status. The claim was turned down in July by the Nhlapo Commission, whose report was released by President Jacob Zuma in ...

Today at 07:00:02 - CLOSING IN: Private investigators Roderick Bossr, left, and his brother John Bossr with Themba Gxwem look at a sketch of a man suspected of robbing Gxwem of his firearm five years ago. This fire ...

Today at 07:00:02 - DAYS after the Bhisho Legislature called on the Local Government Department to help the King Sabata Dalindyebo Municipality develop a fraud prevention plan, the council has adopted the plan. This w ...

Today at 07:00:01 - ABOUT 200 striking teachers stormed into a city exam venue, demanded pupils and teachers leave and set fire to scripts.

Today at 07:00:00 - MPs are milking Parliament for millions by cashing in on claims for road travel rather than taking the cheaper |option of flights, ID leader Patricia de Lille has revealed after a year-long battle to ...

Today at 07:00:00 - THREE of South Africa's 10 most valuable residential areas are located along Cape Town's coastline, according to a Lightstone properties report released yesterday.

Today at 07:00:00 - ABOUT 200 striking teachers stormed into a city exam venue, demanded pupils and teachers leave and set fire to scripts.

Today at 07:00:00 - DA leader and Premier Helen Zille and her top lieutenants went to ground last night amid reports that she had dismissed Lennit Max as Community Safety MEC because he had refused to make way for ID le ...

27/08/2010 at 08:11:00 - Kenya's new laws take effect this morning, marking the end of a 20 year journey in search of a new constitution for the East African nation. Kenyans took to the polls earlier this month to vote for a ...

27/08/2010 at 07:47:00 - Floods and heavy rains in Niger caused havoc to the country already suffering from a severe food crisis, leaving thousands of people homeless and forcing hungry families to crisis point, according to ...

27/08/2010 at 07:30:00 - The Department of Correctional Services is on high alert to ensure that service delivery is not compromised during the public sector strike. This follows union calls for essential services workers to ...

27/08/2010 at 07:27:00 - Science and Technology Deputy Minister Derek Hanekom has criticised those who are using political positions to enrich themselves. He was speaking at the 80th birthday celebration of ANC stalwart and r ...

26/08/2010 at 22:58:00 - The City of Joburg has obtained a court interdict barring municipal workers from joining the public service strike. Workers belonging to South African Municipal Workers Union (Samwu) had indicated the ...

Today at 02:00:00 - IT would not be legally possible to patent the vuvuzela, a lawyer said yesterday.

Today at 02:00:00 - TOP local band Freshlyground has added a cheeky spin to the music video of their latest single, Chicken to Change, by challenging the leadership of Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe.

Today at 02:00:00 - A TASK team has been formed under the leadership of Nelson Mandela Bay Mayor Zanoxolo Wayile to deal with the city’s cash crisis.

Today at 02:00:00 - THE National Prosecuting Authority yesterday said it noted with concern claims that it had received forensic reports of financial wrongdoing at SAA under its former chief executive.

Today at 02:00:00 - FIVE Tanzanian men were arrested when they allegedly tried to smuggle R60000 worth of drugs and stolen goods into Port Elizabeth by bus yesterday morning.