'Barbie' could err again, court hears

[South Africa] A forensic criminologist has told the high court that Cezanne Visser, known as 'Advocate Barbie', may commit another illegal sex act unless she has further rehabilitation.

• 'Barbie' to hear her fate on sex charges soon
• 13 years for Dirk
• Calls for Visser to be given a harsh sentence

'Zuma has let us down'

[South Africa] The Cape Town branch of the ruling party has failed to capitalise on a 'Madiba moment' to woo voters after President Jacob Zuma cancelled his visit to Gugulethu.

• Zuma calls off Gugs visit at last minute

Six dead in fire at Spanish retirement home

[World] Six people were killed and four injured, one seriously, in a fire at a retirement home in the southern Spanish city of Seville.

VIDEO: Sword artist's record hard to swallow

[A Step Beyond] An Australian performance artist has set a new Guinness World Record by simultaneously swallowing 18 swords, each nearly as long as two and a half rulers.[Video]

ANC: Madiba to skip celebrations

[South Africa] The ANC has clarified the anniversary programme after confusion about the participation of former president Nelson Mandela, 91.

• Madiba to grace Parliament
• Mandela avoids the spotlight in retirement