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South Africa has condemned the escalating violence in Syria and has urged that country to seek a peaceful political solution. The department of international relations said in a statement that South Africa had consistently expressed its deep

 South Korea's Charlie Wi and American Jason Dufner share the lead on 6-under 66 after the first round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill in Florida. Nick Watney was next best with a 68. Tiger Woods and the in-form Jusin Rose are

Pakistan claimed the Asia Cup with a thrilling two-run victory over Bangladesh in Dhaka on Thursday, breaking the hearts of the home support who saw their unfancied side take the game to the wire. Pakistan made 236 for 9 in their 50 overs and

South Africa has made a steady start after a three and a half hour rain delay to the third test against New Zealand at the Basin Reserve in Wellington. In conditions ripe for bowling, Ross Taylor won the toss and asked the Proteas to bat. Graeme

The tug of war between the government and Cosatu on labour broking is set to continue after Cabinet approved two key labour bills without ceding to the union federation's demand for a ban on the practice. Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant told a

Police Minister Nathi Mthetwa has warned of a crackdown on violent protests. Mthetwa visited Ratanda township east of Johannesburg today where violent protests over service delivery saw several municipal buildings torched and the homes of

With Water Month drawing to a close, the government has admitted that South Africa could face a huge problem with water supplies in the future. In the short term, water resources will be squeezed and people will have to change their habits. But

Cabinet has approved 4 Bills, including two relating to labour brokers, for submission to parliament. The bills seek to align the Basic Conditions of Employment Act with the Labour Relations Act and to strengthen the legal basis for ensuring

A search is underway in Port St Johns for a local resident who was swept off the rocks while sitting with a companion from the United States. The NSRI says American evangelist, Abby Sullee, was plucked from the sea at the Gap by the skipper of