South Africa moves to stabilise mining

Key players in South African mining, during a meeting chaired by Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe in Pretoria at the weekend, agreed on a draft plan to ensure the long-term sustainability of the sector.

Obama visit to highlight SA, US ties

South Africa's growing importance in regional and international affairs as well as its relations with the United States will come under the spotlight when US President Barack Obama visits the country later this month.

Drug abuse 'enemy of freedom': Zuma

Drug and alcohol abuse are the enemies of South Africa's freedom and democracy, President Jacob Zuma told young people gathered in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal for national Youth Day celebrations on Sunday.

Graca thanks world for Mandela wishes

As Nelson Mandela's wife, Graca Machel, thanked people from across the country, the continent and the world for their well wishes, South Africa's former president began his 11th day in hospital on Tuesday.

World Cup qualifying hope for Bafana

A 2-1 loss in Ethiopia on Sunday left Bafana Bafana five points behind the Walia Antelopes in qualifying for the 2014 Fifa World Cup with one match to play, but their hopes of reaching Brazil might not be over.

SA vs England in Champs Trophy semis

South Africa will face England in the semi-finals of the ICC Champions Trophy after a better overall run rate saw the Proteas edge the West Indies despite the two sides' drawing in Cardiff on Friday.