'Former enemies must show remorse'

Former enemies in both post-apartheid South Africa and in Chile after dictatorship must show remorse for past wrongs if peace and reconciliation is to be achieved, former Chilean-American author Ariel Dorfman said in his Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture.

Man shot dead at Durban beach

A man was found gunned down at the Lower Marine Parade beachfront in Durban, paramedics said.

Man shot dead at Durban beach

A man was found gunned down at the Lower Marine Parade beachfront in Durban, paramedics said.

Man, 80, freed after year in laundry room

An 80-year-old Frenchman was recovering in hospital after being freed from a year locked in a laundry room by his wife of half his age and her alleged lover.

[VIDEO] Over 900 dead as floods sweep Asia

Floods sweeping Asia have killed more than 900 people, washing away thousands of homes and destroying infrastructure in some of the worst scenes in living memory.

Brawling players puts end to friendly match

Catania's match with Greek side Iraklis was abandoned because of players fighting, the second pre-season friendly involving a Serie A club to be halted because of violence

SA signs police agreement with China

AS part of efforts to strengthen bilateral relations between South Africa and China, Police Deputy Minister Fikile Mbalula yesterday (July 30) signed a police co-operation agreement with his Chinese counterpart, Chen Zhimin.

Petrol price drops by 10 cents per litre

THE price of all grades of petrol will drop by 10 cents per litre on Wednesday next week, the energy department said today (July 30).

R20000 fine each for Reitz four

THE four former University of Free State students known as the “Reitz four” were sentenced to a R20000 fine each or 12 months imprisonment in the Bloemfontein Magistrate’s court today (July 30).

Samwu prepares for water strike

THE SA Municipal Workers Union (Samwu) and its allies were preparing to strike after wage negotiations between them and their employer body failed, the union said today (July 30).