The number of alleged rhino poachers arrested in South Africa this year now stands at 147, says the environmental affairs department.
Despite efforts by Athletics SA to obtain an exemption, Caster Semenya will not be part of a 27-member team at the IAAF World Championships in Moscow.
The trade and industry minister has called for a detailed report from the NEF into the R34.1-million funding of a clothing shop.
Cameron van der Burgh and team-mate Giulio Zorzi have qualified for the men’s 50m breaststroke final at the World Swimming Championships in Barcelona.
A task team has been established to sort out the financial problems at the SABC, Communications Minister Yunus Carrim says.
Ousted Tlokwe mayor Maphetle Maphetle would not leave his office as ordered by a court because he plans to appeal, says an ANC spokesperson.
A 49-year-old Lonmin worker has been shot in Wonderkop near the Marikana mine in the North West, says police.
An off-duty police officer has been shot dead in Mitchell’s Plain in the Western Cape, police say, marking the third killing of its kind since Sunday.
Cameron van der Burgh secured South Africa’s first medal at the 15th Fina world championships in Barcelona.
The ANC Women’s League has expressed concern about the sexual harassment complaint against Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi being withdrawn.