News

ANC: Malema didn't sing that song

2010-03-12T18:28:35Z

The ANC has denied that ANCYL president Julius Malema and Jackson Mthembu sang the song "Kill the boer, kill the farmer" this week, saying a Sapa reporter confused it with another song. Read More......(read more)

Viking skeletons found

2010-03-12T18:12:55Z

Dozens of decapitated skeletons have been unearthed in southern England believed to be those of 1 000-year-old Vikings, scientists have said. Read More......(read more)

Potholes selling like hotcakes

2010-03-12T18:12:03Z

A novel idea by a hard-up east German village to sell its potholes to finance their repair looks as if it's off to a good start. Read More......(read more)

Gauteng govt: Whites behind Tshwane woes a fact

2010-03-12T18:09:23Z

Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane's statement that Tshwane's financial problems are largely a result of defaults by white ratepayers is based on fact, her spokesperson says. Read More......(read more)

Probe into demolitions urged

2010-03-12T18:05:31Z

ANC chief whip Mathole Mtoshekga has made a formal request to the Human Rights Commission to investigate complaints of violations of religious rights by demolishing churches in Khayelitsha. Read More......(read more)

Winnie interview real: UK paper

2010-03-12T18:03:28Z

The London Evening Standard has expressed puzzlement over Winnie Madikizela-Mandela's denial that she gave an interview that was published in the newspaper. Read More......(read more)

Mom jailed for raping girl, 8

2010-03-12T17:59:51Z

A 47-year-old US woman has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for raping her 8-year-old daughter, who was adopted from China. Read More......(read more)

ANC wants probe into church demolitions

2010-03-12T17:23:22Z

Gang kills cops in Maputo

2010-03-12T17:20:22Z

Police say gunmen have killed three police officers and critically wounded two others in Mozambique's capital. Read More......(read more)

Pope dismayed by abuse scandal

2010-03-12T17:19:28Z

A top German bishop has informed Pope Benedict XVI about cases of cleric abuse in the country and says the pontiff is dismayed. Read More......(read more)

Sarkozy angered by 'rumours'

2010-03-12T17:18:01Z

A visibly angered French President Nicolas Sarkozy has described reports of alleged strains in his marriage with former model Carla Bruni-Sarkozy as "ridiculous rumours". Read More......(read more)

Mandela sends Meers condolences

2010-03-12T17:06:20Z

Heartfelt condolences have been sent to the family of Professor Fatima Meer by the Nelson Mandela Foundation. Read More......(read more)

Bans in Niger polls

2010-03-12T16:12:42Z

Niger's junta has banned its own members and also government ministers from standing in elections, in a decree signed by its chief, Major Salou Djibo. Read More......(read more)

Health law: Obama delays trip

2010-03-12T16:10:11Z

US President Barack Obama has delayed his visit to Asia to focus attention on the final push to salvage healthcare legislation after a year of contentious debate. Read More......(read more)

Prince in strip club gaffe

2010-03-12T16:10:11Z

Britain's Prince Philip has put his foot in his mouth again, asking a young barmaid if she worked in a strip club. Read More......(read more)