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Unions: ‘Hyena’ king laughing all the way to the bank
Numsa has added its voice to criticism of SA’s granting of a R2.4-billion loan to Swaziland, slamming the ‘"tyranny" of "hyena" King Mswati’s regime.
Anger at Malema’s ‘insane’ land-grab comments
Agricultural organisations across the racial spectrum spoke out on Monday against ANC Youth League leader Julius Malema’s land-grab talk.
Herald invites Faku to visit and voice his concerns
The ANC’s Nceba Faku has yet to accept an invitation to visit the <em>Herald</em> after reportedly threatening to torch its offices.
Judgment reserved in M&G bid to access Zim report
There is an "evidentional void" in the Presidency’s argument it could not release a report on the 2002 Zimbabwe elections, the Concourt has heard.
SA voters and the ‘gatvol’ factor
The opposition sees them as electioneering tools. A company has spotted a marketing opportunity. But for the voter, they are simply "moerse gate".
Protector will not revise police-lease report
Public Protector Thuli Madonsela will not revise her controversial report on an "improper" R500-million police lease agreement.
Labour law debate ‘based on disinformation’
The controversial Employment Equity Amendment Bill is meant to fight white male domination in management positions, the ANC said on Tuesday.
Manuel’s letter to Manyi leaves ANCYL fuming
National Planning Minister Trevor Manuel has sided with "right-wing political forces opposed to the ANC", the ANC Youth League said on Wednesday.
ANC debates local govt problems
African National Congress leaders debated provincial and local government weaknesses at a three-day summit that started in Johannesburg on Thursday.
ANC mulls single election
The ANC will discuss the possibility of one election date for local, provincial and national elections at an upcoming summit, the party says.
Majali case postponed
The fraud case involving businessman Sandile Majali was postponed for further investigation in the Johannesburg Commercial Crimes Court on Tuesday.
World Cup boosts SA’s reputation
South Africa’s reputation overseas improved significantly after the successful hosting of the Soccer World Cup, researchers said on Wednesday.
Crime drags down SA’s governance ranking
High crime levels dragged South Africa’s ranking down to fifth place out of 53 African countries in a report on good governance released on Monday.
PigSpotter plays ‘open cards’, hires lawyer
Twitter’s traffic celebrity PigSpotter has hired a lawyer and approached the Director of Public Prosecutions to have charges against him dropped.
Editors, ANC in ‘robust’ talks over media tribunal
The South African National Editors’ Forum (Sanef) held "tense" talks with the ANC in Johannesburg on Thursday about a proposed media appeals tribunal.