South Africans seemed satisfied this week that Nelson Mandela’s health was taking a turn for the better – until it emerged the government had lied.
In January 2011 there were candlelit vigils, multiple and viral rumours of death, preparations by the far right and recriminations all around.
There has been a lacklustre start to Cosatu’s e-tolling demonstration as only a handful of protesters gathered to take part in the planned drive-slow.
Despite reports of violence and missed deadlines, the SACP has congratulated the ANC for "commendable work" in the run-up to Mangaung.
A piece of legislation dating from the apartheid security state stands in the way of the public finding out how much they are paying for Nkandla.
As the fight against urban tolling moves out of the courts and on to the streets
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/ 28 November 2012
An investigation by the public protector has cleared Northern Cape finance minister John Block of wrongdoing relating to the sale of a piece of land.
Nxesi ignored 30-day deadline to respond to Promotion of Access to Information Act appeal for Nkandla info.
Zuma was kept up to date about developments.
An M&G investigation reveals that President Jacob Zuma was kept up to date about developments and taxpayer money was used for his private homes.