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Will Prince William name new iris after his English rose?

Will Prince William name new iris after his English rose?

The online charity auction for the right to name South Africa’s most recently discovered flower species has already drawn a bid of R60 000.

Professor disputes Mbeki-Cope link

Professor disputes Mbeki-Cope link

A report that former president Thabo Mbeki was involved in the formation of Cope was a "misinterpretation", a Unisa professor said on Thursday.

Radebe defends Zuma’s NPA appointments

Govt welcomes court ruling on Simelane

The failure of the DA to remove prosecutions boss Menzi Simelane has cleared the way for him to focus on his duties, the government said on Wednesday.

TV personality Fiona Coyne dies

Weakest Link presenter Fiona Coyne has died, it was reported on Wednesday.

Police arrest Sunday Times journalist

A <i>Sunday Times</i> journalist was arrested for fraud and defeating the ends of justice on Wednesday.

Xenophobia fears increase

Foreign nationals fearing renewed outbreaks of xenophobic violence reportedly continued to seek transport out of Cape Town on Tuesday.

Nuke talks ‘above Pik Botha’s pay-grade’

Nuke talks ‘above Pik Botha’s pay-grade’

A US academic told the <em>M&G</em> on Tuesday that Pik Botha would not have known about discussions with the Israel regarding nuclear weapons.

‘At least nine’ South Africans killed in Libya plane crash

‘At least nine’ South Africans killed in Libya plane crash

It was reported on Thursday that at least nine South Africans died when a Libyan plane crashed while landing on Wednesday morning.

Dozens killed in Libya plane crash

A Libyan plane arriving from SA crashed on Wednesday at Tripoli airport, killing all 105 people on board, it was reported.

Death, injuries as Rovos Rail train derails

At least two people died and others were critically injured when a Rovos Rail train derailed in Pretoria on Wednesday, paramedics said.

Govt to review Sishen mine prospecting right

South Africa’s Mining Ministry said on Tuesday it would review a decision to award a new prospecting right in Kumba Iron Ore’s Sishen Mine.

Zuma requests report on ‘bullying bodyguards’

Zuma requests report on ‘bullying bodyguards’

President Jacob Zuma has requested a report from the SAPS on an incident between his protection unit and a reporter, his office said on Wednesday.

Zille: Zuma must rein in his bullies

Zille: Zuma must rein in his bullies

DA leader Helen Zille has asked President Jacob Zuma for an urgent meeting to discuss the issue of so-called "blue-light bullies".

Zuma ends UK visit in royal style

Zuma ends UK visit in royal style

President Jacob Zuma met Prince Charles on Friday as he ended a visit clouded by criticism of his polygamy and failure to a agree over Ziumbabwe.

‘We voted ANC but it seems we are forgotten’

‘We voted ANC but it seems we are forgotten’

SA police fired rubber bullets and water cannons on Tuesday to quell protests in Orange Farm near Johannesburg in which one policeman was shot.

Working towards justice

Working towards justice

New legislation due this year will ensure companies comply with equity policy.

There’s no crisis in the alliance, says Vavi

There is no crisis in the tripartite alliance, only a problem with personalities, Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi said on Thursday.

Malema ‘sends threatening SMS’ to Cronin

ANCYL president Julius Malema has sent a threatening SMS to SACP deputy general secretary Jeremy Cronin, it was reported on Sunday.

No place for Hlophe on Concourt shortlist

Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe did not make the JSC’s shortlist of seven judges for four posts on the Constitutional Court.

MDC’s Bennett charged with ‘banditry, sabotage’

The treason charges against ministerial nominee Roy Bennett have been dropped and replaced with attempt to commit terrorism, banditry and sabotage.