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China gift-wraps its intentions

Presents come at a price — and not at the prices declared by the politicians who received them.

The National Key Points Act is misplaced in our democracy

State wields apartheid big stick

The National Key Points Act is misplaced in our democracy, making its recent abuse even worse.

Jacob Zuma’s Nkandla residence.

Security law: State wields apartheid’s big stick

The battle for the truth about Nkandla is far more significant than the recent squabble between Helen Zille and a group of Zuma loyalists suggests.

Zuma calls for decisive climate action

Zuma calls for decisive climate action

President Jacob Zuma addressed the opening of the high level segment at COP17, calling for practical adaptation actions against climate change.

Cwele: Info Bill brings crooked spooks to book

Intelligence Minister Siyabonga Cwele says they have information that former apartheid security officials are fabricating intelligence reports.

This is not who I am, says ‘Facebook rapist’

"Facebook rapist" Thabo Bester asked for the chance to "put things right", but was sentenced to 50 years in prison for raping and robbing two women.

Involved in corruption? Beware, says Mthethwa

Nathi Mthethwa has warned municipal officials against corruption, saying law enforcement agencies are ready to deal with graft and catch culprits.

Tender case: ANC leaders get R100 000 bail

Tender case: ANC leaders get R100 000 bail

Two ANC leaders in KwaZulu-Natal and a former department head, charged with tender fraud and corruption, have each been granted R100 000.

ANC youth: Time has come for land reform

ANC youth: Time has come for land reform

Heated debates were expected on Saturday when ANC Youth League delegates discuss the nationalisation of mines and land redistribution.

We’re the youth league

We’re the youth league, hear us roar

Youth league delegates attending the conference in Midrand on Thursday refused to stop singing songs calling for a second term for Julius Malema.

Malema: Whites never voted for us anyway

Malema: Whites never voted for us anyway

ANC Youth League president Julius Malema on Saturday said it was not true that he had driven white voters away from the ruling party.

According to Mariette Liefferink

NFP seeks IFP apology before coalition talks

The NFP has said it would not start coalition talks with the IFP until the IFP publicly apologises for its comments about the splinter group.

Police ‘not consulted’ in bid to end dodgy lease deal

Cele: Security under control ahead of elections

There were few problem areas requiring police attention ahead of Wednesday’s local government elections, police chief Bheki Cele said on Tuesday.

Police ‘not consulted’ in bid to end dodgy lease deal

Cele warns against election disruptions

The police national commissioner on Friday issued a strong warning to people planning on disrupting the upcoming local government elections.

KwaZulu-Natal premier’s car stoned during meeting

Dissatisfaction about the ANC nomination process for the election candidates turned ugly on Monday when the KwaZulu-Natal premier’s car was stoned.

Gordhan: Mining can create jobs

Agriculture and mining have the potential of creating many jobs, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan said in Durban on Monday.

Mkhize says plot to oust Zuma ‘a blue lie’

KwaZulu-Natal ANC chairperson, Zweli Mkhize on Sunday reacted angrily to reports that he and other party leaders were plotting to oust Jacob Zuma.

Chaos as axe-murder accused appears in court

There was chaos at court on Thursday when a former Blue Bulls rugby player appeared for allegedly axing three people to death.

DA: Jo’burg crime unit to investigate Shaik

Shaik released on Wednesday afternoon

Convicted fraudster Schabir Shaik was released from prison on Wednesday afternoon after being arrested for allegedly violating his parole conditions.

Court rules against reopening Cwele case

Court rejects Sheryl Cwele’s acquittal bid

An application for drug-trafficking charges to be withdrawn against Sheryl Cwele was rejected by the high court sitting in Ramsgate on Wednesday.