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Nando's Advert: Robert Mugabe and Other Controversial Campaigns

Nando's South Africa last week sparked controversy with a toungue-in-cheek advertising campaign showing world dictators spending quality time together. The international restaurant chain has a long history of provocative and politically sensitive adverts. Here are some of the IBTimes' favourites.

Black Tuesday: 'Secrecy Bill' Passed in South Africa

South African MPs have approved a controversial Protection of State Information Bill despite widespread criticism, prompting protesters to call the day "Black Tuesday", the darkest day for South African democracy since the end of apartheid in 1994.

World's Biggest Yellow Diamond Sold for £7.8 Million

The largest yellow diamond known in existence has been sold for a massive £7.8m million. The auction house, Sotheby's, estimated that the accurately named Sun-Drop diamond would be valued at somewhere between $11 million to $15 million.