African foreign ministers were on Wednesday ready to begin refining the nuts and bolts for the launch of the African Union next week.
As police were rounding up suspected right-wing troublemakers in a countrywide swoop on Friday, a body purportedly representing such extremists threatened more violent attacks.
The official estimate of SA’s maize crop was ”over-optimistic” and may render the country unable to meet domestic demand.
President Thabo Mbeki is expected to throw his weight behind those opposing unilateral United States military action against Iraq when he addresses the United Nations this week.
The way proceeds from the Lotto are being distributed leaves much to be desired, Social Development Minister Zola Skweyiya said on Tuesday.