A Dutch beer manufacturer with a penchant for competition has laid claim to the strongest brew in the world - a singular concoction that is 60 percent alcohol by volume.

US Defence Secretary Robert Gates believes the unprecedented leak of secret military reports concerning the war in Afghanistan could have dire consequences for American troops and their allies.

Springbok coach Peter de Villiers is being investigated for alleged misconduct in connection with his comments about the New Zealand rugby team.

Thousands of public service workers have downed tools - and union leaders believe the strike could set the stage for nearly a million workers to do the same next week.

Lawyers for drug trafficker Glenn Agliotti have highlighted a number of problems in the testimony of former security boss Clinton Nassif.

Defence Minister Lindiwe Sisulu says her proposal for voluntary national service for the youth is still on the cards, but would be limited to a period of six months or a year.

The memorial service for the seven police officers who were killed in a helicopter crash has been heart wrenching.

Celeb tiger Panjo, whose escape gripped the country's imagination, is back to his purr-fect life with his family - including his 8 Jack Russell buddies.

The SA National Editors' Forum has threatened to report an alleged death threat against journalists made by a Swazi prince to international bodies.

SA is considering sending the army and navy to Somalia to reinforce the troubled African Union peacekeeping mission in war-torn Mogadishu, says Defence Minister Lindiwe Sisulu.

A Swazi prince has said journalists who "write bad things about the country will die".

Glenn Agliotti's legal team worked hard to poke holes into Clinton Nassif's testimony.

An "extremely lucky" man is alive after 16 000 Volts of electricity flowed through him.

A man guilty of gunning down a Mozambican was sentenced to 12 years in jail, police said.

Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele says that millions were wasted on a transport initiative

South Africa's Nedbank says it has attained carbon neutrality across its 13 head office and regional buildings and more than 490 branches countrywide, making it the first African financial services organisation to achieve effective zero carbon status.

High-risk patients - including pregnant women, people with chronic lung and heart diseases or diabetes, those under the age of 20 as well as those over 65 - are being urged to get vaccinated against H1N1 influenza, commonly known as swine flu.

Eco-tourism venture !Khwa ttu aims to open visitors' eyes to the world of the San Bushmen, one of Africa's oldest peoples. But this is no theme park. The emphasis is on a "tangible journey into history facilitated by the people themselves", celebrating San culture while creating real opportunities for the community.

The UCI BMX World Championships, featuring 1 100 riders from 37 countries racing on a one-of-a-kind track, gets under way in Pietermaritzburg on Thursday. A 300-strong South African contingent, led by Sifiso "Skizo" Nhlapo, will be going all out to thrill the local fans.

Professional skateboarder Johann "Puddy" Zwennis will set off on an ambitious fund-raising journey on 31 July, skating from Johannesburg to Cape Town to raise money for SOS Children's Villages through his "Skate for Change" project.

President Jacob Zuma on Thursday announced the findings of the long awaited commission on traditional leadership disputes and claims.

ANC parliamentarians, most critical of the Protection of Information Bill, are among the committee members who have failed to attend public hearings.

ANC leaders have until August to submit details of their financial interests to Luthuli House after a decision by the national executive committee.

Sentencing in the criminal trial of the Reitz Four has been set for Friday 9am in Bloemfontein Magistrate's Court.

The Reitz Four on Wednesday faced a fine in court after pleading guilty to crimen injuria.