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Zuma has been in a power struggle with multi-millionaire former businessman Cyril Ramaphosa, the deputy president who now becomes interim president. (Photo: AFP)

South African President Jacob Zuma resigns under pressure from ANC

Zuma railed against the ANC for 'recalling' him from office and threatening to oust him via a parliament no-confidence vote due on Thursday.

15 Feb 2018 8:33 AM

The power struggle over Zuma's departure has put him at loggerheads with deputy president Cyril Ramaphosa, his expected successor, who is the new head of the ANC. (Photo: File)

'No confidence' in Jacob Zuma: S African Parliament to oust prez tomorrow

Zuma was expected to respond on Wednesday to the ANC's order for him to resign.

14 Feb 2018 6:05 PM

Police Zuma and the Guptas - a family of wealthy Indian-born businessmen - deny any wrongdoing. (Photo: AP)

S African Prez Zuma’s ‘wealthy Indian friend’ Atul Gupta’s home raided

A lawyer for the Gupta family said he could not comment on the raid because he had yet to see the search warrant.

14 Feb 2018 2:38 PM

'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

While India are struggling at 28 for 3, after dismissing South Africa for 286, Bhuvneshwar felt that the game is still pretty evenly poised. (Photo: AP)

SA vs IND: We conceded 25-30 extra runs, says Bhuvi

Bhuvneshwar Kumar finished with figures of 4 for 87 but missed out on a five-for on Day 1 of the 1st South Africa vs India Test.

06 Jan 2018 12:34 PM

"Cape Town is such a beautiful place anyways, and even more beautiful with my one and only!" wrote Virat Kohli as he posted a photo with Anushka Sharma. (Photo: Facebook / Virat Kohli)

Virat posts pic with his 'one and only' Anushka

Virat Kohli, earlier on Wednesday, took to Facebook to post a photo of him with Anushka spending their time together in South Africa.

03 Jan 2018 1:15 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

Violence has spread across the province on the country's east coast, but much of the killing can be traced back to hitmen hired from the notorious Glebelands complex of hostels in the provincial capital Durban. (Photo: AFP)

Bloodshed amid rising tensions in lieu of upcoming elections: South Africa

The victims are gunned down in their cars, shot dead outside their homes or killed at public events.

03 Nov 2017 1:06 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

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