South African President Jacob Zuma charged with 'flagrant abuse'
South Africa's main opposition party laid criminal charges against President Jacob Zuma on Thursday, accusing him of "flagrant abuse" of public money over $23 million in upgrades to his home that...
View ArticleGates' Prediction About Ending Global Poverty Is Built On Progress Already Made
Next year marks the 30th anniversary since Doc Brown introduced movie audiences to the flux capacitor. What's significant about that milestone is that 2015 was the year that Doc and Mary McFly were set...
View ArticleFergie launches training to help abused women
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Songstress Fergie says the number of women who are abused by their partners "is totally unacceptable" and should be protected by existing laws that are often not enforced.The Black...
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International Crime Syndicates Love California, Too
Patch South San Francisco, CA -- The Golden State is the top target for international criminal gangs operating from Eastern Europe, Africa and China, according to a report released Thursday. Reported...
View ArticleHow to Change the World: HONEST Tea Founder and the Keys to Sustainable Business
You've surely heard of the internationally-known brand, HONEST Tea, but what about the story behind this startup? Seth Goldman shares the tips he has gathered from founding one of the most lucrative...
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This Wouldn't Be The First Time A Plane Mysteriously Disappeared Into The...
As navies and media outlets from around the world converge on the Indian Ocean in search of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, some may recall another flight that ended tragically in the same waters. On...
View ArticleHit or miss life for props as they risk falling foul of the scrum laws | Dean...
The remedy to the scrum confusion, highlighted in the Six Nations, lies with the players as much as the law-makers. Both sides must want to scrummage and create a proper contest Not so long ago Clive...
View ArticleSouth Africa's President Zuma: Is this his 'let them eat cake' moment?
A 444 page report details $23 million in public funds spent on Mr. Zuma's home security; a swimming pool is described as fire fighting equipment. National elections are coming in May. Reported by...
View ArticleStuart Broad set to lead England in World Twenty20 against New Zealand
• England captain is scheduled to take part in full practice • If Broad comes through unscathed he will play on Saturday Stuart Broad is ready to lead England into their opening match of the World...
View ArticleMissing Plane Search Continues As One Of Remotest Places On Earth Is Hunted
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — A freighter used searchlights early Friday to scan rough seas in one of the remotest places on Earth after satellite images detected possible pieces from the missing...
View ArticleNew Niall Mellon project building classrooms in South Africa
320 Irish volunteers to start work on project Reported by Irish Times 12 minutes ago.
View ArticleSouth Africa in nuclear talks with five nations, says minister
South Africa is discussing the potential for expansion of its civil nuclear programme with five other nations, the country's energy minister has said. Ben Martins said South Africa is "appraising"...
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Hibbard doubtful for Wales tour after op
Ospreys hooker Richard Hibbard is a doubt for Wales's tour of South Africa later this year after his club announced on Friday that he was to undergo shoulder surgery. Reported by SuperSport 9 hours ago.
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Opportunity lies on the other side of risk
Challenges such as strikes, load shedding and e-tolls reinforce the statement that starting and running a business in South Africa is not for the faint-hearted. Reported by News24 9 hours ago.
View ArticleSouth Africa ombudsman targets presidential costs
JOHANNESBURG (AP) -- The head of South Africas state watchdog agency came to talk about a scandal surrounding costly state upgrades to the presidents private home, but she started with a summary of...
View ArticleSouth Africa Ombudsman Targets Presidential Costs
Scandal over spending at South African president's home puts spotlight on watchdog chief Reported by ABCNews.com 6 hours ago.
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19 Pictures Of Captive Primates Showing Heartbreaking Emotion
Scientists have long explored the inner lives of animals. Primates, in particular, have inspired research suggesting they have human-like emotions. In an effort to document some of these emotions,...
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SA still experiences human rights abuses - Holomisa
Despite the promise of a new democratic country, people of South Africa still experience human rights violations, United Democratic Movement leader Bantu Holomisa says. Reported by News24 7...
View ArticleFitness worries for Steyn, Faf as S Africa take on SL
*South African captain Faf du Plessis and spearhead Dale Steyn will undergo fitness tests ahead of their opening World Twenty20 game in Chittagong, the skipper said on Friday.**Both du Plessis and...
View ArticleHow Louis Armstrong Passed his Trumpet to Hugh Masekela
Growing up in apartheid South Africa, a future trumpet master found inspiration in Louis Armstrong's horn. Reported by Wall Street Journal 4 hours ago.
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