South Africa
South African shop owner 'buys' murdered woman's hand and privates
Two men and a woman have been arrested for the alleged murder of a woman in Makhado in Limpopo, South Africa, police said on Sunday. "Shoppers ... Full story
Former Apartheid Police Captain Dirk Coetzee Dies
Former Vakplaas commander Dirk Coetzee has died, Eyewitness News reported on Thursday. Coetzee reportedly died of kidney failure, but also had cancer. A co-founder and commander of ... Full story
Countdown To 2013 Africa Cup Of Nations In South Africa
While criticism continues to cloud the organisation of the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon), the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has given the tournament a ... Full story
Police Fire Tear Gas to Disperse 1,000 South African Strikers
Police have fired rubber bullets and tear gas to disperse about 1,000 striking miners at a leading platinum mine in South Africa. The workers had earlier ... Full story
Unions Agree South African Gold-Mine Pay Deal
South African unions and gold-mining companies have agreed a deal aimed at settling a bitter long-running dispute. The National Union of Mineworkers and two other unions ... Full story
South African Gold Miners 'End Strike'
Nearly all the 15,000 South African gold miners who faced dismissal for going on an illegal strike have reported for duty, their company says. Gold Fields ... Full story
South Africans Urged to Participate in Heritage Day
Pretoria — Cabinet has called on South Africans to participate in activities that give expression to the theme of Heritage Day celebrations. Heritage Day will be ... Full story
South Africa Police Not Tolerating Marikana Mine Protesters
South African police have fired rubber bullets and tear gas to disperse protesters near a mine owned by Anglo American, a day after a deal ... Full story
South Africa Army Higher Patrol Over Malema Talk
Military bases in South Africa have been placed on high alert for the first time since the advent of democracy in 1994, defence officials have ... Full story
South Africa Halts Fracking Freeze
South Africa has lifted a ban on the extraction of shale gas using the controversial fracking technique. There are said to be huge deposits of shale ... Full story
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Africa must double steps towards a common future – Prez Mahama
President John Mahama has called on Heads of State of African countries, currently meeting at the 50th Anniversary of the African Union (AU) in Addis ...
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UK weather: Sunshine surprise! Warm weather over the Bank Holiday after the coldest spring for 30 years
Temperatures could hit 20C as forecasters say much of UK to have fine sunshine which will last until MondayReports of 12-mile tailbacks as incident hits ...
Kenya: Hague Court Ruling Body Challenges African Union Over Kenya
The relationship between the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the United Nations Security Council has generated much discussion, criticism and controversy. The Security Council has played ...
Michael Adebowale: Mother of Woolwich murder suspect battled to turn him against extremism
Juliet Obasuyi became increasingly concerned about Michael Adebowale 43-year-old mother was often left in tears after speaking to himShe wanted him to have 'spiritual guidance' ...
Dozens of pensioners and children rescued from tourist boat which sank after hitting rocks during sight-seeing trip
The Lady Helen sent out a mayday call just before 1pmIt had run aground off Skomer Island and was taking on waterChildren and pensioners among ...
Woolwich murder suspect 'was offered job with MI5 six months ago', claims childhood friend
Michael Adebolajo was 'followed by MI5' after a trip to Kenya, claims friendMurder suspect claimed MI5 wanted information about 'certain individuals'Abu Nusaybah said security ...
BREAKING NEWS: 48 people rescued after passenger boat hits rock of Welsh coast
The Lady Helen sent out a mayday call just before 1pmIt had run aground off Skomer Island and was taking on waterHuge rescue operation was ...
'They brainwashed him': Mother of Woolwich murder suspect battled to turn him against extremism amid concerns he was 'turning against the family'
Juliet Obasuyi became increasingly concerned about Michael Adebowale 43-year-old mother was often left in tears after speaking to himShe wanted him to have 'spiritual guidance' ...
Champions League final: German fans fight and throw missiles as thousands invade London for football at Wembley
150,000 supporters of Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund in LondonYouTube footage shows fans goading each other after getting off coachesThey then begin throwing missiles ...
Thomas Sutton: Man jailed for 12 years for killingstranger who disturbed him while he was having a bath
Stuart Worvell, 22, stabbed Thomas Sutton nine times with a kitchen knife for knocking on his door and asking if he was having a partyUnprovoked ...
Michael Adebowale: Woolwich murder suspect is probation officer's son who chatted with his neighbours about Jamie Oliver recipes
Michael Adebowale, 22, named as other suspect in murder of Lee Rigby He and Michael Adebolajo, 28, were shot by police after the attackPair arrested ...
