Amanda Hovanec, 37, was sentenced to 40 years in prison after pleading guilty to several charges, including distributing a controlled substance that resulted in the death of her husband, Timothy.
Several gold mining companies in South Africa have been sued by former and present miners who contacted lung diseases during their occupational operations. The class action suit was backed up by a South African court allowing former employees to file lawsuit against their former employers to seek payment for the damages.
Biggest goldminers in South Africa are disappointed, saying that the planned charter is "not acceptable". The government published draft suggestions stated that mines should be owned by black investors by at least 26%.
After an article released by Sunday Times titled "How Guptas shopped for new minister," ANC deputy secretary-general Jessie Duarte responds and denies accusations. The article alleges the Guptas and Duarte to have offered Deputy Minister Mcebisi Jonas the position of then-finance minister Nhlanhla Nene. These were made even more controversial as Sunday Times reported that the Guptas gave conditions along with the offer, such as the support for the nuclear procurement programme.
South Africa has restricted the 2016 leopard hunt season. This will be the first time in decades that the hunters cannot target the "Big 5" game animals in the country.
South Africa's ruling party, ANC, accused the United States government of having irregular activities in attempt to spur regime change inside the country. ANC is slated to discuss the matter with the concerned authorities in Washington.
A controversial tax law that will prevent workers from getting their pension when they retire, has been delayed on Thursday by South Africa's cabinet after the country's union federation threatened to do a strike.
The young woman disappeared in 1983 and was said to be tortured by these men A woman killed in 1983 by a group of four former members of a security forces group during the apartheid-era in South Africa are said to go under prosecution for the charges filed among them.
South Africa’s highest court starts hearing the case of President Jacob Zuma over use of government funds. Protesters surround the court area, with citizens accusing the president and the African National Congress of corruption.
South Africa's decision to legalize rhino horn farming and trade faces criticisms by the World Wildlife Fund, The organization contends that the legislation will not live up to its purpose of protecting the endangered species as opposed to further igniting poachers' business,
Five children in Northern Cape were found dead inside an unused refrigerator in Cape Town after an incident ensued while they were playing causing their death. Northern Cape police said that they do not suspect foul play in the scene. It is not the first incident of death by children due to being trapped in an unused instrument.
South Africa's political party, the ANC, says it will seek to strengthen anti-racism laws in the country after a rasist comment on Facebook sparked public outcry by describing black people as "monkeys".
Kenya said on Thursday it was ready to quit the International Criminal Court if it did not get assurances about the handling of the trial of its vice president, hardening a rift between African powers and the tribunal.
Russia has increased checks on food and agriculture imports from Turkey, the agriculture ministry said on Thursday, in the first public move to curb trade in a dispute with Ankara for downing a Russian fighter jet.
South Africa plans to leave the International Criminal Court (ICC), a deputy minister said on Sunday, as the government faces criticism for ignoring a court order to arrest Sudan's president earlier this year.
World soccer body FIFA put Jerome Valcke, its second-ranking official, on leave on Thursday just hours after an ex-footballer raised allegations he was involved in a plan to resell 2014 World Cup tickets for a lucrative profit.
Sri Lanka's new government said on Monday it was setting up a South Africa-style truth and reconciliation commission to look into atrocities during its civil war, as it came under renewed pressure to prosecute perpetrators.
