Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe turned 90 years old last week – without any signs of relinquishing power any time soon

Thinking of returning to South Africa? The time might be right, as new government grants are being rolled out, especially for black-owned businesses

A recent Bank of America poll shows a worrying trend in investment, as stability in emerging markets is widely considered the most important factor for future investments

As the election date is made official, we demystify the next step of the process for you.

South Africans have never been short on diversity, what with some of the world’s most varied biological spheres and multicultural citizenry. Oh and let’s not forget a range of some of the most inventive names the department of home affairs can come up with.

The UK Court of Appeal has overruled the case of Rodreguez in January 2014. This case concerned evidential flexibility in Points Based Immigration cases.

The short version of events: the ANC wins and the DA loses in a number of by-elections held across South Africa earlier in the week. But the long version of the story rather exposes how neither party can actually claim a major victory or celebrate any success, as the campaign season shifts into full gear

The African continent is ready to take-off and contend on a global scale, but may require further leadership and skills. As more and more Africans are preparing to return home, the Homecoming Africa London Expo will tell you how to best go about it

Day two of the post-State of the Nation Address (SONA) debate in Parliament saw Public Service and Administration Minister Lindiwe Sisulu announcing that government was looking into the possibility of decriminalising marijuana for medical use.

As media focus begins to keenly shift towards the upcoming ‘trial of the century’, we take a look at Oscar Pistorius’s older brother Carl’s social media habits – a man who seems to be forever in search of inspiration

As all of Cape Town appears to be preparing for its annual Gay Pride celebrations this weekend, LGBTI issues in South Africa begin to take on a more political dimension with the launch of a gay political party

Show me anyone eating biltong and you can bet the farm he or she will have a penknife close at hand.

A mother from Mpumalanga celebrates her win over an international custody battle, as the High Court in North Gauteng publishes a blasting report on how her case had been handled recklessly especially by the British authorities involved in the case

South Africa has now been declared free of foot-and-mouth disease after a three-year ban on beef exports that cost the industry nearly R10 billion.

A teaser for the documentary feature film “The Boers at the End of the World” has sparked interest for the unique linguistic conundrum that is Afrikaans, raising questions about the prospects of its survival around the world

Another inspired ad campaign hits South African screens – it depicts the intricate steps undertaken by an illiterate elderly man learning to read; while keeping his motivation for embarking on this difficult journey hidden until the very end

If you ever find yourself daydreaming about travel and discovering the world and making a living by doing it, you should look into applying for a job at Emirates.

18-year-old Filipa Carmo da Silva makes her way into audiences’ hearts around the world, coming up first in Ryan Seacrest’s coveted online competition – ahead of Jedward!

As the diamond mining industry is embarking on a path of recovery and undergoing major reforms after the demise of the De Beers stronghold, examining the meaning and history behind diamonds may provide some insight into this ‘asset’s’ future

Underground accidents are turning into a commonplace occurrence for South Africa’s decaying mining industry, as the latest incident highlights the dangers of the trade from a different perspective

Just when you think you have finished spending a small fortune on all the adapters needed for your transcontinental lifestyle, this happens

EXPAT FAMILIES | International Family Law Specialist David Hodson answers your questions on issues that affect an ever increasing number of families who live and work abroad.

See how patrons of a restaurant at the Lion Park near Johannesburg react when a female giraffe arrives and casually strolls through the dining tent.

Thousands of ANC and DA supporters barely managed to shy away from violent clashes, as the election year is pushed into gear

The provisional order does not prevent Malema being elected to Parliament but the sequestration order is provisional until 26 May 2014 when the matter will again be in court. If the court decides the order should be made final, Malema will immediately be disqualified from being an MP.