Survey shows SA democracy slipping
Key indicators of democracy have slipped since 2008, according to the latest South Africa Survey.

NPA defends silence on prosecutor saga
The National Prosecuting Authority has defended its "mute responses" to enquiries on the possible suspension of prosecutor Glynnis Breytenbach.

ANC denies Limpopo PEC disbanding
The ANC has denied holding discussions about disbanding its Limpopo provincial executive committee during its national executive committee meeting.

Syria bombards Homs; West scrambles
Syrian forces have bombarded Homs, killing 50 people in a sustained assault on several districts of the city which has become a centre of armed opposition to President Bashar Assad.

Maties send ominous warning
Former Varsity Cup champions, Maties, have made their 2012 intentions clear with a superb opening-round win over TUT.

Bart Simpson, Barbie banned in Iran
The Simpsons are corroding the morals of Iranian youth and as a result dolls based on Bart, Homer and the rest of the American cartoon family have joined the shapely Barbie on the banned list.

Discover why your date fizzled
With Valentine's Day just a week away disappointed daters wondering what went wrong with the romance have a new way to discover why the relationship fizzled.