Opinion

Political analyst Sandile Swana says the ANC enters the election year under difficult conditions.

With earthquakes and drought compounding a daily struggle to survive in Afghanistan, around half the population will need humanitarian assistance this year, according to the United Nations.

New figures from Statistics South Africa are raising alarm over teenage pregnancy.

All 40 people who perished in a New Year's fire at a Swiss ski resort bar were identified Sunday, with half of them under the age of 18.