Navi Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize as US sanctions threaten international justice

From defending Nelson Mandela to leading a panel that found genocide in Gaza, South African-born jurist Navi Pillay has won the Nobel Peace Prize for championing international law.

Some Durban protesters say unaware of withdrawn asylum directive

Several buildings have been damaged, shops looted, and vehicles set alight by protesters.

Police use tear gas, stun grenades as anti-immigration protesters return to Durban streets

Heading to the beach? Saturday's tides could surprise you

Spring tides bring higher high tides and lower low tides along SA's coast on Saturday, changing conditions for beachgoers.

Cardoso playing mind games? Mokoena weighs in on Sundowns injury concerns

Former Orlando Pirates winger Lebohang Mokoena believes Miguel Cardoso could be playing mind games ahead of the MTN8 final.

Calls for Roosevelt High School to REFUND Matric Dance tickets

Roosevelt High School principal Cristèl Venter is accused of 'misusing her authority' to cut short the Matric Dance event, without 'proof'.

Standard Bank to take up to $200-million stake in OPay

Standard Bank will buy as much as 4.99% of Nigeria-focused fintech OPay as it files to list in New York.

Rare waterspouts slam western Sicily, wrecking homes and a school

A rare pair of waterspouts swept ashore in western Sicily on Friday, damaging homes, vehicles and a school. The two funnels formed off the coast near Marsala before moving inland towards Trapani, hitting the town of Petrosino along the way.

Proteas pace attack puts Australia under pressure

South Africa's seam attack left Australia reeling at 124/6 before an unbeaten stand between Matt Renshaw and Pat Cummins guided the visitors to 187/6 ahead of an early stumps due to bad light in Durban.

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Jacob Zuma's brother breaks silence: 'It's not looking good'

The MK Party insisted it was a routine check-up. Now, fresh revelations have raised more questions about Jacob Zuma's health.

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KZN Premier requests SANDF deployment amid violence in Durban

It is the second consecutive day of violence in the Durban city centre.

Proteas pace attack puts Australia under pressure

South Africa's seam attack left Australia reeling at 124/6 before an unbeaten stand between Matt Renshaw and Pat Cummins guided the visitors to 187/6 ahead of an early stumps due to bad light in Durban.

Who is Navi Pillay? From apartheid-era lawyer to Nobel Peace Prize winner

Mogalakwena municipal manager in court over alleged R24 million contract fraud

WEATHER: THESE areas face damaging winds and hail on Saturday

5 DAY WEATHER FORECAST: Severe thunderstorms threaten parts of Gauteng, Mpumalanga and KZN on Saturday afternoon, before a mostly dry spell in the north and cooler, damp days in Cape Town.

'The Devi Show' ends after six years: What's next?

SA investigative journalist Devi Sankaree Govender revealed the final episode of 'The Devi Show' will air on Sunday 11 October.

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