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'The decision by the NEC to recall its deployee was taken only after exhaustive discussion on the impact such a recall would have on the country,' he said.

Scandal-tainted S African prez Zuma 'agrees' to step down, but no fixed date

There is no fixed date for Zuma to stand down adding that there would be 'continuing interaction' between party officials and Zuma.

13 Feb 2018 7:56 PM

Federer currently holds 95 career titles, sitting at the second spot on the all-time list behind American Jimmy Connors, who bagged 109 titles. (Photo:AP)

Forbes: Roger Federer overtakes Tiger Woods to become highest-paid athlete in sports

Federer's prize money currently is whopping $110,235,682,surpassing Woods' tally of $110,061,012.

16 Nov 2017 2:22 PM

Nadal, who certainly enjoys playing on clay, had earlier vented his frustration about the hard-court surface at the ATP Finals. (Photo:AP)

Roger Federer dismisses Rafel Nadal's suggestion to play ATP Finals on clay

Federer stressed that hard-court indoor surface was a good choice given the preponderance of other tournaments on the crushed earth..

13 Nov 2017 6:44 PM

Rameez Patel had alleged that his mother was killed by intruders, but during investigations the police detectives found inconsistencies in his story, leading to his arrest. (Photo: Truth and Justice Continue / Facebook)

Indian-origin kick-boxer facing charge of killing wife, held for mother's murder

Patel's mother, Mahejeen Banu Patel, had died in a hospital a fortnight ago after she was shot at in her home in Nirvana.

01 Oct 2017 1:08 PM

Breeders believe open trade is the only way to stop poachers slaughtering rhino. (File Photo)

After court's ruling, South Africa to start auctioning rhino horn online

The ruling in April was said to have little impact outside South Africa because a ban on international trade is still in force.

21 Aug 2017 2:27 PM

The relationship between India and South Africa is truly special it stands for peace in a time of turmoil said South African Minister of Post and Telecommunications Siyabonga Cwele. (Photo: Facebook)

India's struggle against colonialism an 'inspiration' for Africa, says South African Minister

The minister said both India and South Africa had issued a ten-year business visa to facilitate trade relations.

16 Aug 2017 12:00 PM

Serena, 23-time Grand Slam champion, who was pregnant when she bagged the Australian Open in January, had earlier expressed her strong desire to make a return to tennis next year. (Photo:AP)

`Mother of all comebacks` will be challenging for Serena Williams: Kim Clijsters

Williams will face a difficult path ahead when she attempts to make a return to tennis court after having her first child.

10 Aug 2017 4:47 PM

Jailed Paralympic athlete Oscar Pistorius. (Photo: File)

Blade Runner Oscar Pistorius out of hospital, back in Jail

Pistorius is serving a 6-year jail term for murdering his girlfriend Reeva, a model and law graduate, in his Pretoria house in 2013.

04 Aug 2017 6:44 PM

The education department in Gauteng province said in a statement that St. John’s College in Johannesburg had sacked Keith Arlow after it had been given a midday deadline to do so by provincial education minister Panyaza Lesufi. (Photo: Facebook)

Doing well by sitting beside white students: South Africa teacher fired for racism

The elite private college had given Arlow, a geography teacher, a final written warning for his actions but had kept him on staff.

28 Jul 2017 9:13 PM

While most of the Proteas players returned physically and mentally refreshed at the squad's practice on Monday after a week-long break, the 22-year-old has been working very hard.(Photo: AFP)

Having Kagiso Rabada back a big bonus for Proteas: Charl Langeveldt

Kagiso Rabada was suspended for the second Test after he was sanctioned by the ICC for giving Ben Stokes a send-off in the first Test.

25 Jul 2017 1:34 PM

South Africa-born Pietersen scored over 8 000 runs in 104 Tests for England at an average of nearly 48 including 23 hundreds.

Kevin Pietersen eyes international return, could play for South Africa in 2019 after England snub

Pietersen has not been selected for England after being sacked in the aftermath of the 2013-14 Ashes defeat in Australia.

20 Jul 2017 1:49 PM

President Jacob Zuma appointed Justice Ray Zondo as Deputy Chief Justice of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of South Africa. (Photo: Twitter)

Helped by Indian in tough times, S African man goes on to become Dy Chief Justice

Judge Raymond Zondo recalled how Suleman Bux had helped him with a loan when he was a student.

11 Jul 2017 12:16 PM

The seven-time major champion, John Mcenroe, speaking as part of a tour to promote his new book 'But Seriously', said that while he has great respect for Serena Williams, he would place the 23-time Grand Slam winner "like 700 in the world" on the men's circuit.(Photo: AFP)

Serena Williams will be ranked 700 if she plays on men's circuit: John McEnroe

John McEnroe asserted that Serena Williams' mental toughness would be one of the things that she would be having her way on the men's tour.

26 Jun 2017 2:15 PM

De Villiers also reiterated his ambition to win the 2019 World Cup in England, however, adding the same is dependent on how the discussion with CSA went. (Photo: AP)

To play or not to play: AB de Villiers to take a call on his future in August

His decision comes ahead of the four-match Test series against the Joe Root-led side.

26 Jun 2017 1:31 PM

A car is washed over by a huge wave that slammed into the promenade during heavy storms in the Sea Point neighborhood of Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo: AP)

8 dead as storm brings rain to drought-hit Cape Town

Cape Town workers said they had taken measures to protect some poor residents, who live in sprawling neighbourhoods of makeshift homes.

07 Jun 2017 9:18 PM

Museum to reflect S. African-Indian history

Centre to have a library, archive for students to learn about Indian culture.

03 Jun 2017 2:58 AM

The centre will also have a library and archive for students to learn about Indian culture which has survived and adapted to local circumstances more than 156 years later among the 1.4 million South Africans of Indian-origin. (Photo: File)

South African living museum to reflect Mahatma Gandhi’s contribution, Indian history

The 1860 Heritage Centre is the culmination of many years of negotiation between the local Indian community and government authorities.

02 Jun 2017 3:12 PM

Supporters of South African President Jacob Zuma at a memorial service held in Durban in honour of anti-apartheid icon Ahmed Kathrada. (Photo: AFP)

Zuma hits back, says anti-govt protests ‘racist’

Zuma has easily survived previous such votes against him.

11 Apr 2017 3:22 AM

Nobel laureate and anti-apartheid leader Desmond Tutu, 85 and ailing, made a rare public appearance to support the protests. (Photo: AP)

Ailing Nobel laureate Desmond Tutu at protest against South African prez

Police in Pietermaritzburg city fired rubber bullets to keep Jacob Zuma supporters away from a rally against him.

07 Apr 2017 7:15 PM

Indian magnate appointed head of SA's BRICS Business Council

Iqbal Surve is a participant member of the G20 meeting and serves on B20 Task Teams as well

31 Mar 2017 7:00 PM

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