More than 1 000 police officers with criminal records will be removed from the South African Police Service, says Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa.
The case against Czech fugitive Radovan Krejcir’s wife Katerina Krejcirova and his son Dennis has been withdrawn.
Oscar Pistorius says he asked Reeva Steenkamp not to mention a gun allegedly firing in a restaurant because he expected the media to print lies.
The situation in Boitumelong is tense as protest action has intensified in the area, says Thandi Modise’s office ahead of her visit to the area.
The official figure for the controversial 1999 defence procurement package from the National Treasury is R46.666-billion, according to a news report.
Premier Thandi Modise will spearhead a task team to address recent protests in North West, while a firm will investigate allegations of corruption.
Prosecutor Gerrie Nel had little patience for murder accused Oscar Pistorius during cross-examination and derided his claims of an accident.
Paralympian Oscar Pistorius has admitted in his murder trial that a comment he made about an exploding watermelon he shot at was distasteful.
Reports say the ANC deputy president has brokered a deal that will keep Cosatu’s general secretary and largest affiliate in the federation.
Shrien Dewani has arrived in Cape Town today after being accused of having his bride murdered. He maintains he is too mentally ill to stand trial.