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SAP Settles Foreign Bribery Investigation with $220 Million Agreement

German software giant SAP SE has agreed to pay over $220 million to resolve a foreign bribery investigation by US…

US Lawyer Andruw Stephens Wanted for Misappropriating $12 Million in South Africa

Summary: A lawyer in South Africa has been classified as a fugitive after he disappeared with millions from his law…

South African Attorney Jay Adriaan Venter Faked His Own Death

Summary: In an attempt to escape persecution for misappropriating funds, a South African lawyer faked his own death. A Vryheid…

Appeals Court Doubles Oscar Pistorius’ Sentence

Summary: An appeals court doubled Oscar Pistorius' murder sentence to 15 years.  Former South African sprint runner, Oscar Pistorius, was…

Zimbabwe President Mugabe Agrees to Step Down

Summary: Robert Mugabe, president of Zimbabwe, will resign from his position after the country rose up against him and considered…

Oscar Pistorius Sentenced to Six Years for Reeva Steenkamp’s Murder

Summary: Famed South African athlete Oscar Pistorius has been sentenced to six years in prison. Today, Oscar Pistorius was sentenced…

Rhino Breeders Ask South Africa to Lift Horn Ban

Summary: Rhino owners and breeders want the domestic trade ban lifted, arguing that the legal trade of rhino horns will…

Oscar Pistorius Sentenced to Five Years in Prison

Summary: Paralympic athlete Oscar Pistorius was sentenced to five years in prison on Tuesday for the killing of his girlfriend, Reeva…

Prosecutor Asks for Psychiatric Evaluation of Oscar Pistorius

Gerrie Nel, the Oscar Pistorius prosecutor, wants the Olympian sent for independent psychiatric evaluation, according to CNN. This could delay…

Oscar Pistorius Murder Trial

Oscar Pistorius is the Paralympic star known as "Blade Runner." The Mirror UK has reported that Pistorius, 27, admits to…

Blade Runner Oscar Pistorius Pleads Not Guilty in Trial Opening

Double-amputee Olympian, Oscar Pistorius  pleaded not guilty to murder charges in the shooting death of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. On…

Nelson Mandela Dies at 95

Former South African President Nelson Mandela has finally gone on to enjoy his deserved rest after a long life spent…