The commission of inquiry’s terms of reference are far-reaching, its deadlines tight and its worth in doubt.
President Jacob Zuma has announced retired Supreme Court of Appeal judge Ian Farlam will chair the commission of inquiry into the Marikana tragedy.
Julius Malema has proved why he is the master of rhetoric when he stirred up a crowd of mourners and forced government ministers to flee to safety.
A conservative Christian minister has blamed feminists, homosexuals and abortion for last week’s Marikana tragedy.
Metro police in Johannesburg have cracked down on a community of shackdwellers in Marlboro, evicting residents in direct contravention of state laws.
Amcu head Joseph Mathunjwa has laid the blame for the Lonmin massacre on mine management, the National Union of Mineworkers and North West police.
Cape Town mayor Patricia de Lille says there is no need for illegal protests when ANC councillors are meant to represent residents in government.
Kaizer Chiefs manager Bobby Motaung has been granted bail of R50 000 by the Nelspruit Magistrate’s Court after being arrested on fraud charges.
Allegations of corruption and political machinations involving the MTN Group and the government of Iran have resurfaced – this time in US politics.
The M&G’s bid to gain access to a report on the legal and constitutional background to the 2002 elections in Zimbabwe has been put on hold again.