After an 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck central Chile early yesterday, killing at least 122 people, countries around the Pacific Ocean braced themselves for a tsunami set off by the quake. Go to: World braces for tsunami … [Read more...]

A cargo ship attached to the Robben Island Museum has started removing tons of coal and oil from the stricken Seli 1 before bad weather breaks up the bulk carrier, causing an oil slick that could shut down the World Heritage Site. Go to: Seli 1 offloaded amid oil spill fear … [Read more...]

It was a winning night for the film Precious at the 41st National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Image Awards. Go to: 'Precious' wins big at 41st NAACP … [Read more...]

Questions about the "real" agenda behind a controversial application for prospecting rights on some of the Western Cape's top wine farms emerged at a meeting held at Zevenwacht estate yesterday. Go to: 'Scary' mining plan for top wine farms … [Read more...]

South Africans with family and friends in earthquake-hit Chile spent yesterday making countless phone calls in a bid to reach their loved ones. Go to: SA families desperate after quake … [Read more...]