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‘Modimolle Monster’ guilty of stepson’s murder

The so-called "Modimolle Monster", Johan Kotzé, has been found guilty of killing Kotzé’s ex-wife Ina Bonnette’s son.

Legal Aid: Marikana funding not constitutional imperative

The funding of legal representation for the miners who were wounded and arrested in Marikana last year is not a constitutional imperative.

Zuma’s ‘murderous regime’ killed Marikana miners, says Malema

Expelled ANC Youth League president Julius Malema has criticised President Jacob Zuma and government over the Marikana massacre in August.

Less than half of designated public abortion clinics actually provide the service. Here’s how we know that.

Mantashe: ANC to discuss provinces, youth league

ANC secretary-general Gwede Mantashe says the party’s NEC will discuss the progress made in certain provinces, including work by the youth league.

Pistorius whimpers while lawyers relay his side of the story

Oscar Pistorius wept as he listened to his lawyer drawing the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court back to his version of why Reeva Steenkamp was shot.

Dali Mpofu

Mpofu: Marikana was redefined as criminal act

The strike at Lonmin’s Marikana mine was redefined as a criminal act to allow for violence against the workers, the Farlam commission has heard.

NUM provided members with weapons at Marikana

The National Union of Mineworkers provided weapons so its members could protect themselves at Marikana, the Farlam commission of inquiry has heard.

Jiba did not elaborate on the issue of ‘spy tapes’ which reportedly led to criminal charges against President Jacob Zuma being withdrawn.

Zuma proposes five-step land reform plan

President Jacob Zuma has a new land reform plan that includes the formation of district committees to assist in land distribution and financing.

Gold Fields says operations have resumed have all three of its mines in SA

Gold Fields negotiations due to resume

Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi says discussions on reopening wage negotiations with striking mineworkers will begin on Thursday.

Former boxer Corrie Sanders.

Slain boxing champion Corrie Sanders lauded

Former world heavyweight boxing champion Corrie Sanders died making the ultimate sacrifice, friend and public figure Darren Scott said.

Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi. (Madelene Cronje, M&G)

Vavi vows Cosatu, Num will take mineworkers’ wage struggle forward

Zwelinzima Vavi says the Congress of South African Trade Unions and the NUM will take forward mineworkers’ demands for better wages in all sectors.

ANC secretary general Gwede Mantashe.

NEC ‘paying attention to the Marikana situation’ says Mantashe

Gwede Mantashe has stated socio-economic issues were to blame for the Marikana tragedy and that the NEC are paying special attention to the event.

Jo’burg metro in denial about corruption

The City of Johannesburg has welcomed allegations made against metro police officers in a Corruption Watch report.

Terre’Blanche murder trial closes for judgment

Terre’Blanche murder trial closes for judgment

The trial of two people accused of killing right-winger Eugene Terre’Blanche has been postponed in the high court sitting in Ventersdorp for judgment.

Defence wraps up closing arguments in ET murder trial

Defence wraps up closing arguments in ET murder trial

The high court in Ventersdorp has heard that the state has no evidence against a minor accused of killing right-wing leader Eugene Terre’Blanche.

ET trial: Mortuary worker saw no semen

A mortuary worker who removed rightwing leader Eugene Terre’Blanche’s body from his house has denied seeing semen-like fluid on his genitals.

Sodomy charges scrutinised at ET trial

Sodomy charges scrutinised at ET trial

A sodomy claim by a farm worker accused of killing right wing leader Eugene Terre’Blanche has been questioned during his murder trial.

Terre’Blanche trial turns focus on Child Act

Terre’Blanche trial turns focus on Child Act

The officer investigating Eugene Terre’Blanche’s murder admits to being ignorant of the Child Justice Act when arresting a minor linked to the murder.

Translation drawn into question in Terre’Blanche trial

Translation drawn into question in Terre’Blanche trial

The work of a translator who mediated between police and a youth accused of killing right wing leader Eugene Terre’Blanche is being questioned.

Defence wraps up closing arguments in ET murder trial

Minor’s mother present after Terre’Blanche’s murder

The mother of a minor accused in right wing leader Eugene Terre’Blanche’s murder trial was present when he pointed out crime scenes and confessed.