Gauteng Legislature lays criminal charges against EFF

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Charges of trespassing and intimidation have been laid against the EFF, after its members allegedly forced entry into the provincial legislature.

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Groenewald vs Mngxitama - the struggle continues

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Tension between FF Plus and EFF MPs continues, this time at a land reform budget debate where Andile Mngxitama was kicked out.

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Miner implicated by Mr X in cops' deaths found murdered

Gabi Falanga

A miner implicated by Mr X's testimony as one of those responsible for the death of police officers and security guards, has been killed.

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Frameworks on land rights need to evolve and be updated

Kwanele Sosibo

A Wiser panel has highlighted how old traditional barriers still exist for issues surrounding land reform and ownership in South Africa.

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Marikana: Mr X insists SAPS, Lonmin are innocent

Gabi Falanga

A miner who is testifying at the Marikana commission says both the police and mining company Lonmin were innocent in the events at Marikana in 2012.

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FS health dept to probe hospital supplies

Sapa

The province's embattled health department is due to investigate a hospital after critical medical supplies were found stored in a transit site.

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New police minister ditches bad cop for good cop

Sarah Evans

In his budget speech, new Police Minister Nkosinathi Nhleko avoided militaristic talk and emphasised a return to constitutionalism within the police.

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New police minister vows to amend Act to fix SAPS woes

Andisiwe Makinana

Nkosinathi Nhleko has promised to do whatever it takes to get the police into better shape for the fight against crime – including changing the law.

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Marikana hearing stalls as Mr X accuses Mpofu of disrespect

Gabi Falanga

The police’s key witness refused to answer further questions after the miners’ advocate brought his mental and emotional state into question.

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Marikana: Mr X converts to Christianity

Jonisayi Maromo

The Farlam commission has heard that police witness Mr X would be discarding muti, to follow the prescripts of Christianity.

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Whistle-blower fails to appear at arms deal commission

Sarah Evans

Richard Young failed to arrive as expected to testify about the allegations of fraud and corruption surrounding the arms deal.

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Arms deal commission phase two: Enter the whistle-blowers

Sarah Evans

Richard Young will take the stand carrying in his back pocket allegations of French and German bribes and the case against Jacob Zuma.

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Israel must withdraw from Gaza Strip, says Zuma

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While criticising the Israeli defence force and Hamas, President Jacob Zuma says the ANC will go "back to basics" through its Imvuselelo campaign.

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Malema takes Modise to court over Parly ruling

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The EFF leader has gone to court in a bid to have his ejection from Parliament declared unlawful.

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Union war follows old pattern on new turf

Ed Stoddard

On the eastern arm of the platinum belt, a battle for supremacy is brewing between Amcu and the National Union of Mineworkers.

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Recalled Limpopo mayor resigns

Sapa

One of four Limpopo mayors recalled from office by the ANC has resigned from his position as a councillor, he said on Saturday.

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Ousted Sadtu members look to form new trade union

Bongani Nkosi

Expelled and suspended members of the South African Democratic Teachers’ Union have resolved to form a trade union open to all public sector workers.

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Minister asks for halt to e-tolls prosecution

Sapa

Transport Minister Dipuo Peters has asked that the prosecution of non-paying e-toll users be halted for now.

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Seriti: Mbeki denies knowing about international investigations

Sarah Evans

Former president Thabo Mbeki has denied any knowledge of an investigation by the US into the purchasing of fighter jets for SA during the arms deal.

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Fikile Mbalula - minister of selfies

*Whether pouting, saluting or just swagging, the minister of sports and recreation has recreated the political selfie. Take note, politicians.*

EFF: Marching for freedom overall

*EFF supporters, led by party leader Julius Malema, marched on the Provincial Legislature on Tuesday demanding their right to wear overalls.*
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One year of the EFF

*The EFF is celebrating its first birthday after a year of vocal opposition to … well … everything. We take a look at the year that has been for the red berets.*
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Nadine Gordimer dies at 90

*Late Nobel laureate, author and apartheid activist Nadine Gordimer was a paradoxical kind of novelist. We look at her life in 19 images.*
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Drones: Useful and fun or dangerous?

*Drone technology is evolving at a fast rate. But SA’s civil aviation authority has indicated its intention to crack down on unmanned aircraft systems.*
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Sona v2.0: On the red carpet

*President Zuma gave his second State of the Nation Address for the year, promising to improve the struggling economy and create more jobs.*
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How to survive as a woman miner

*Female miners are still subjected to discrimination, sexual abuse and violence in the workplace. We spoke to some women about their experiences.*
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Nkoana-Mashabane and Dirco: A diplomat puts out fires

*Maite Nkoana-Mashabane discusses her first term as international relations minister, terror in Africa, conflict in Nigeria, and patriotism in SA.*
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Unsafe buildings, poverty and desperation in JHB’s inner city

*We investigate housing issues in Jo’burg’s city centre, where many impoverished people live in unsafe buildings. What is the City doing to help?*
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Welcome to SA's 'cancer valley'