Rain across SA has led to 32 deaths, 25 of which were drownings. But government is off high alert as the weather seemingly returns to normal.
Parties have cozied up to royal family members, churches and students at the weekend in a bid to gain support as the national election draws nearer.
Minister Tina Joemat-Petterson intends taking the public protector to court over a report on the tender to manage the state’s fishery vessels.
Political parties say that their priority in putting forth their candidate lists this year has been to submit credible people with no bad records.
Former Cope MP Juli Kilian has decided to leave the party and jumped to number 126 on the ANC’s National Assembly election list.
Members of Parliament bid Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe farewell as he announced his retirement from government.
A programme has given the clearest indication that Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe and Planning Minister Trevor Manuel won’t return to Parliament.
The DA has dared the ANC to publish the names of candidates nominated to represent the party in Parliament after elections.
President Jacob Zuma has asked traditional leaders to use their resources and help their communities reclaim land – with the help of a good lawyer.
Political parties are responding cautiously to a Bill that would legalise the medical use of cannabis in South Africa.