Appeal expected on controversial decision seen by critics as infringement on freedom of speech
There has been a significant reduction in most violent crimes
Gift of the Givers challenges African nations to respond to Somali crisis, leads by example with tons of supplies, medical assistance
Government plans to phase in national insurance over 14 years starting next year
Activists say South Africa should have demanded political, economic reform as prerequisite for bailout
President Bingu wa Mutharika says he is willing to speak to civil society groups, opposition parties about their concerns
Resort city won outright majority in secret ballot, beating Munich, Germany and Annecy, France
Ma Sisulu, as she was fondly known across South Africa, died suddenly at her family home in Johannesburg
African National Congress is facing a serious challenge in more than one major metropolitan area
Elections test African National Congress party, which is increasingly criticized for its failures to provide basic services
Move comes after latest brutal murder of a lesbian activist - Noxolo Nogwana was stoned, gang-raped, stabbed with broken glass
Teachers, students and activists were attempting to gather for a pro-democracy march in the city of Manzini
Former president's private plane lands in Port-au-Prince this morning, ending seven-year exile
Highest court says such investigative units must be independent
Backlash against sub-Saharan Africans by opposition growing, but number of pro-Gadhafi mercenaries likely small
Jacob Zuma will travel to Mauritania with leaders of Burkina Faso, Tanzania, Chad for briefing by experts
Surgeon General Vejaynand Ramlakan says recuperation from respiratory infection will be closely monitored
Some perpetrators call corrective rape – indicating they believe lesbian’s sexual orientation can be changed through rape, violence
Deputy President Motlanthe says it is time for South Africans to begin speaking with family, friends, colleagues about HIV
World Food Program, Food and Agriculture Organization say 16 percent of population in developing countries remain undernourished
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