The Online Publishers' Association has lashed out at Telkom for holding the country to ransom over a decision made by the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) this week that the operator may not charge added monthly fees to ADSL subscribers.

Claiming he is anti-corruption, Sicelo Shiceka refuses to speculate on his future, while mounting a shaky defence against corruption claims.

The ANC has downplayed Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe's decision not to run for a position on the ruling party's national executive committee.

Mo Shaik on Monday warned Advocate Marumo Moerane, National Director of Public Prosecutions Bulelani Ngcuka's counsel, that his persistent questioning at the Hefer commission hearings had forced Mac Maharaj to reveal a name that has now been linked to the arrest of intelligence expert Bheki Jacobs.

The ANC has downplayed Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe's decision not to run for a position on the ruling party's national executive committee.

The Aveng Group -- a major construction and infrastructure development company -- has suspended a manager after he circulated a racist email.

There were violent clashes between ANC Youth League supporters and police officers in Johannesburg's city centre on Tuesday morning.

Claiming he is anti-corruption, Sicelo Shiceka refuses to speculate on his future, while mounting a shaky defence against corruption claims.