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News
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Police clash with Egypt demonstrators calling for Mursi's resignation
Demonstrators calling for Egypt's Islamist President Mohamed Mursi to resign and demanding early elections clashed with riot police in Cairo.
- Gauteng teacher accused of rape found guilty of misconduct at disciplinary
- Franz Ferdinand’s back with August album release
- French president signs gay marriage into law
- Shots fired at Cannes film festival, actors flee for cover
- US commuter trains collide, 60 go to hospitals
- Illegal miner drowns while running from police
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Gauteng teacher accused of rape found guilty of misconduct at disciplinary
A teacher who allegedly kidnapped, drugged, and raped a schoolgirl has been found guilty of gross misconduct in a disciplinary hearing, rights group Section27 said.
- Illegal miner drowns while running from police
- Compulsory isiZulu a watershed moment in education: PanSALB
- Valuation drops Gupta property price from R16.8 million to R490 000
- No proper decision taken on Winelands toll, court told
- South African woman arrested for drugs at Indian airport
- Rand touches 4-year lows vs American dollar as strikes weigh
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Police clash with Egypt demonstrators calling for Mursi's resignation
Demonstrators calling for Egypt's Islamist President Mohamed Mursi to resign and demanding early elections clashed with riot police in Cairo.
- Zimbabwe PM Tsvangirai confident he'll oust Mugabe
- Zimbabwe PM's party unveils post-election plan
- Air strikes, casualties in Nigeria offensive on Islamists
- Nigeria military shells suspected Islamist camps, kills 21: official
- Rampaging gunmen ransack South Sudan hospital
- MDC to unveil post election plans for Zimbabwe
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French president signs gay marriage into law
French President Francois Hollande has signed a law authorising gay marriage and adoption by same-sex couples, after months of nationwide protests and wrenching debate.
- US commuter trains collide, 60 go to hospitals
- Judge rejects defence bid to photograph alleged Boston bomber
- Toronto mayor denies smoking crack
- Bombs against Iraqi Sunnis kill 49
- Ruby testifies about Berlusconi 'bunga bunga' fest
- British MPs concerned about parliamentary boozing
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Politics
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'Guptagate' may be raised at ANC summit
The debacle around the alleged unauthorised landing of a private chartered jet at Waterkloof Air Force Base may be discussed at the ANC's national executive committee meeting underway in Pretoria.
- Two Equal Education deadlines for Motshekga
- Vavi appeals for unity, tolerance
- 'Nothing works' - EC head of education
- Madiba statue on cards for Union Buildings
- Toll road a 'financial burden'
- Expelled COPE leader returns
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Sport
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Crusaders send out warning after suffocating the Blues
Canterbury Crusaders put the Auckland Blues firmly in their place with a convincing 23-3 victory over their fierce rivals at a rain-soaked Christchurch Stadium on Saturday to move into second place in the New Zealand Super Rugby conference.
- Djokovic crumbles to defeat against Berdych in Rome
- Leinster beat Stade to clinch Europe’s second trophy
- Australia to investigate Warner’s Twitter rant
- Ferguson set for final goodbye at West Brom
- Stoke City investigating after pig’s head ‘prank’
- Athletics SA lacked power of governance, says Majavu
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Business
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Private sector ‘must honour commitment to economic inclusion’
Deputy Economic Development Minister Hlengiwe Mkhize says companies must not merely pay lip service to policies intended to make economic growth more inclusive
- More than 15,000 tax practitioners need to find new professional home
- Amcu leader says union will ‘bring economy to standstill’
- WEF report highlights importance of industrial policy for manufacturing
- Business as usual at all operations, says Amplats
- SA’s business ties with other countries key to growth, says Radebe
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Entertainment
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Franz Ferdinand’s back with August album release
This August 26, four years after ‘Tonight’, Franz Ferdinand will be putting out a new opus called ‘Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action’ on Domino Records.
- Shots fired at Cannes film festival, actors flee for cover
- Accused As I Lay Dying singer affected by steroids, says lawyer
- Bieber will have to pay for German monkey business
- 'God is a Gangster' play gets police protection in Romania
- Jewels for Cannes stars worth over $1 million stolen
- Rihanna reportedly suing Topshop for illegaly using her image
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Accused As I Lay Dying singer affected by steroids, says lawyer
The lawyer for a California heavy metal singer from the band As I Lay Dying, accused of trying to hire someone to kill his estranged wife says the singer's mind has been ravaged by steroid use.
- Rihanna reportedly suing Topshop for illegaly using her image
- Russell Brand, Ke$ha voted smelliest-looking celebrities
- Bob Dylan made honorary member of US arts academy
- The Seekers' singer Durham recovering after brain hemorrhage
- After double masectomy, Jolie plans to remove ovaries: report
- Nicki Minaj reportedly leaving 'American Idol'
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Franz Ferdinand’s back with August album release
This August 26, four years after ‘Tonight’, Franz Ferdinand will be putting out a new opus called ‘Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action’ on Domino Records.
- Dr Malinga, Reason, Okmalumkoolkat to perform at Red Bull Beat Battle
- US soul singer Candice Glover wins 'American Idol'
- NEW ON YOUR PLAYLIST: Daft Punk
- Dogg will get up to old tricks
- Stolen money from Bon Jovi, Bieber concerts not from ticket sales
- Top 10 hottest male guitarists
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Stand a chance to win a full set of Dan Brown books including a signed Inferno copy
‘Inferno’ - The astonishing new thriller from the bestselling author of The Da Vinci Code and The Lost Symbol.
- Winner: Two Bon Jovi Johannesburg tickets up for grabs
- Win tickets to the Winter Sculpture Fair
- WIN a business coaching franchise
- Enter to win 1 of 5 Danny Boyle DVD hampers
- Save & win: BBC Africa & AHA Resorts
- Congratulations to the winners of the Jack the Giant Slayer hampers
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Life & Style
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One yellow fever shot is enough, says WHO
The World Health Organisation says a yellow fever booster vaccination given 10 years after the initial shot isn't necessary.
- Herbal cancer 'cure' doctor faces sentencing
- Rihanna reportedly suing Topshop for illegaly using her image
- Israeli rabbi speaks out on being gay and orthodox
- Thailand to legalise long hair at schools
- Traditional healer marries 18th wife
- DiCaprio auction breaks record, $38.8 million raised for wildlife
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One yellow fever shot is enough, says WHO
The World Health Organisation says a yellow fever booster vaccination given 10 years after the initial shot isn't necessary.
- Rihanna reportedly suing Topshop for illegaly using her image
- DiCaprio auction breaks record, $38.8 million raised for wildlife
- Men with guitars are more attractive to women: study
- Schools empty as villagers harvest 'Himalayan Viagra'
- Taking pictures of your food helps fight obesity: study
- Too many US parents multi-task while driving with kids: survey
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Flower power in the Northern Cape
Namaqualand's wild flower season is worth booking your trip just to see one of the great natural wonders of South Africa.
- Explore your own country and be the envy of the world!
- Travel with care – restore your sense of pride
- Media Statement from Minister of Tourism's Office
- Useful tips when planning a holiday
- Tourism Breaking News: Discount Vouchers!
- Explore SA’s diverse cultures this Heritage Month
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Travel
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China official finds some Chinese tourists 'uncivilised'
The dire manners and "uncivilised behaviour" of some Chinese tourists abroad are harming the country's image, said a top official who lamented their poor "quality and breeding", according to state-run media.
- Havana Bay slowly reclaims historic splendour
- Space tourism won't hurt environment: Branson
- Minister announces first national tourism awards
- Flyers don't turn off phones in planes: survey
- Tourists escape axe attack at historic polish castle
- Top spenders and top destinations in the world: report
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Flower power in the Northern Cape
Namaqualand's wild flower season is worth booking your trip just to see one of the great natural wonders of South Africa.
- Explore your own country and be the envy of the world!
- Travel with care – restore your sense of pride
- Media Statement from Minister of Tourism's Office
- Useful tips when planning a holiday
- Tourism Breaking News: Discount Vouchers!
- Explore SA’s diverse cultures this Heritage Month
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Motoring
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Reinventing The Game
Dawn has broken over the streets of St Tropez and I'm zipping along the promenade in a boxy piece of motoring history.
- This Topolino is tops
- Stand back Gucchi, Clio's the new look
- Malik isaYoba
- New range of FAW vehicles 'well-received in SA
- Opposite sides of the track
- Lamborghini's latest display of hedonism
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Sci-Tech
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Meteoroid impact triggers bright flash on the moon
An automated telescope monitoring the moon has captured images of a 40 kg rock slamming into the lunar surface, creating a bright flash of light, Nasa scientists said.
- Britain's Financial Times 'hacked by Syrians'
- Nintendo makes grab for 'lets play' YouTube advertising revenues
- Caribbean talks conservation on Branson's island
- Two Australians fined for wrestling saltwater crocodiles
- Pretoria zoo breeding programme hopes to save endangered frog
- 'Moral' stem cell breakthrough
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Opinion
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African languages can help make SA a better nation
The Times Editorial: The bold decision taken by the University of KwaZulu-Natal - to make isiZulu a compulsory course for all first-year students - should be applauded.
- Vercingetorix is groomed for success
- HPV vaccine drive is just what the doctor ordered
- Are you schooled or are you educated?
- Kirwan's blocks take shape
- In Melville you'll find a range of pantry wonders
- Kirsten a mixed blessing for SA
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Vercingetorix is groomed for success
Vercingetorix? The name had even seasoned racing fans scratching their heads when it recently popped up at the top of the Durban July betting boards. The country's most famous race had a favourite that few people had ever heard of.
- Are you schooled or are you educated?
- Kirwan's blocks take shape
- Objectification and how it hurts video games
- In Melville you'll find a range of pantry wonders
- Kirsten a mixed blessing for SA
- Who's giving who the middle finger?
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African languages can help make SA a better nation
The Times Editorial: The bold decision taken by the University of KwaZulu-Natal - to make isiZulu a compulsory course for all first-year students - should be applauded.
- HPV vaccine drive is just what the doctor ordered
- Will Zuma make a stand for SA's development plan?
- More blood spilt at Marikana will be a national disaster
- South Africa must avoid a repeat of CAR disaster
- Rivonia Primary's dilemma needs the wisdom of Solomon
- There are a lot more like Malema - but they get away with it
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THE BIG READ: Don't hold your breath over Guptagate report
One day, a president asked a senior minister to get rid of a certain director-general who was being "defiant" (read: failure to carry out the president's wishes).
- THE BIG READ: Importance of being earnest
- THE BIG READ: Wheels of controversy are already grinding
- THE BIG READ: Why other Africans hate us
- THE BIG READ: Freedom rules, okay?
- THE BIG READ: Tipped scales persist
- THE BIG INTERVIEW: Ticking the right boxes
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- Blogs
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iLIVE
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Forcing isiZulu on students is reverse apartheid: iLIVE
This is in reference to the UKZN students learning isiZulu and especially this quote: ''the way isiZulu speakers caught up with English''.
- If the ANC won't make us truly free, others will: iLIVE
- Marikana calls back the past: iLIVE
- Help heroine, not drug lords: iLIVE
- Brown's slap on the wrist: iLIVE
- Drug dealers are stealing children: iLIVE
- Keep those clever heads: iLIVE
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