Review of minerals Bill could prove a 'legislative procedural nightmare'
Thulani GqiranaThe return of the controversial Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Amendment Bill for review could bode a legislative procedural nightmare.
SIU head who investigated Nkandla resigns
Sapa,Head of the Special Investigating Unit Vas Soni has resigned in a surprise move, citing personal reasons for his decision.
Helen Zille adds traffic cop to her list of talents
Sthembiso Sithole, Haji Mohamed DawjeeFrom speaking Xhosa to expertly wearing a doek and stirring a pot, Helen Zille is a woman of many talents. Her latest addition? Directing traffic.
Lolly Jackson murder accused granted postponement
Although George Louca did not appear in person, his lawyer Owen Blumberg requested more time from the court to make representations to the NPA.
Eskom: Technical problems force stage one load-shedding
The power utility said the power system is severely constrained due to unforeseen technical problems at power stations.
Motshekga: We all say dumb things, Zuma is only human
,"If President Jacob Zuma says young women must marry and other things, let's not make a big thing out of it," the ANC Women's League president said.
Foreign-owned spaza shop torched in Alexandra
Another looting and torching incident has occurred, this time in the Alexandra township, with looters fleeing once police arrived.
Xenophobia: Danger brewing for 2016 elections
Phillip de WetIn a xenophobic atmosphere ripe for political exploitation, only a few stand to lose as much as foreign nationals.
Power to the people: ANC seeks enlightenment
Qaanitah HunterAs the ANC executive gather for its bi-annual lekgotla, the energy crises gripping the country will be at the top of the ruling party's agenda.
SACP: Selebi will be remembered for crucial role during struggle
The SACP has sent its condolences to the family of former police commissioner Jackie Selebi.
Soweto unrest shows lack of compassion for foreigners, says LHR
Lawyers for Human Rights says it is dissapointed by the "disregard for human life" during this week's violence in Soweto.
Basson granted recusal bid
Ina SkosanaWouter Basson has been granted permission to apply for the recusal of two members of the HPCSA committee sentencing him for unprofessional conduct.
13 arrested for West Rand looting, Soweto remains calm
13 people were arrested overnight for looting in Kagiso, on the West Rand, and police say the situation is calm in Soweto after a week of unrest.
Nhleko to appeal court ruling invalidating Hawks head Dramat's suspension
Chantelle BenjaminPolice Minister Nkosinathi Nhleko's lawyer said the papers "should be served" on Friday.
Helen Suzman Foundation welcomes Dramat judgment
Chantelle BenjaminThe foundation on Friday welcomed the Pretoria high court ruling that the police cannot unilaterally suspend Hawks boss Anwa Dramat.
Dramat suspension found unlawful
The decision by Police Minister Nathi Nhleko to suspend the national head of the Hawks Anwa Dramat has been deemed illegal.
Jackie Selebi dies aged 64 after long illness
The former police commissioner has died in hospital after a long illness, which in 2012 prompted his release from prison on medical parole.
Nathi Mthethwa condemns killers of Bryanston couple
stefanie jasonThe minister has vented out at the killing of Wamukelwa Zuma-Memela and his wife, Wandy Campbell, who were murdered in their Bryanston home.
Soweto: Foreign shopkeepers told to 'stay away'
Foreign shopkeepers displaced during riots in Soweto were urged by some residents to quickly make their way out. Two people have died in the unrest.
Urgent court application made to enforce court ruling on Dramat's reinstatement
The Helen Suzman Foundation has launched an urgent application for the enforcement of the order reinstating Hawks head Anwa Dramat.
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