President Jacob Zuma announced his new executive, with a few surprises.
Springbok captain Jean de Villiers has been pulled out from several matches due to a knee injury.
The National Union of Mineworkers says it is concerned by the economic impact of the lengthy platinum sector wage dispute.
EFF leader Julius Malema says he will not have to give up his seat in Parliament over his unpaid tax bill.
Three major platinum producers have dismissed reports of an agreement in the long-standing wage dispute with mining union Amcu.
In a test case for new torture laws, inmates who were serving time at a prison near PE have told a court of routine mistreatment by prison officials.
About 4 500 foreign and local dignitaries are expected to attend Jacob Zuma’s inauguration, including Zimbabwe’s Robert Mugabe and Botswana’s leader.
Jacob Zuma will be sworn in as president of South Africa for the second time in a ceremony including a music concert, prayers and a dance performance.
While recognising employees’ right to strike, Anglo American Platinum has expressed its sympathy following the killing of one of its mineworkers.
Sars has obtained a preservation order against the assets of Radovan Krejcir, allowing it to look at his business empire and trace hidden assets.