The state intends to fund further upgrades to President Jacob Zuma’s rural homestead in Nkandla, says Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula.
An overhaul of the public service is needed in order to implement the National Development Plan, says Minister in the Presidency Trevor Manuel.
SA’s labour sector faces massive challenges that speak directly to the country’s political future and its ability to fight poverty and inequality.
Oscar Pistorius has grabbed the attention of SA and deviated its focus from all other pressing issues in the country, writes Nickolaus Bauer.
Ahead of Mamphela Ramphele’s big announcement, opposition parties have not ruled out the possibility of jointly contesting next year’s elections.
South Africa’s opposition parties are investigating the possibility of contesting the 2014 general elections under one political umbrella.
The image of burning tyres and looting shops appears to have been President Zuma’s main concern during his address at the New Age media briefing.
President Jacob Zuma’s State of the Nation address will be his best chance to rescue a presidency beset by sloppy governance and empty promises.
The national fight against gender-based violence lacks the sufficient political will to succeed, says Rape Crisis Centre director Kathleen Dey.
"She will do well but I don’t think we’re worried about what the prospects of her forming a political party will do to our voter base," says the DA.