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The Transvaal Provincial Administration granted de facto recognition to the union and agreed to bargain with, it over wages in future.

Striking workers from Baragwanath Hospital dance through the streets of Soweto.

The African National Congress has denied knowledge or a much-publicised ”secret” document detailing a plot to assassinate rightwing leaders.

Yesterday’s newspapers turned into today’s placards as thousands of Sowetans packed Jabulani stadium.

Intense in-fighting is developing behind the scenes for control of the "Nelson Mandela story".

The releases of Walter Sisulu and seven other political prisoners are expected to begin on Sunday and the MDM is planning marches and rallies.

Sitting watching an historic news bulletin on SABC television on Tuesday night at Victor Verster Prison was a most extraordinary party.

ANC-raised Buyekhaya Dalindyebo returns from exile – and challenges Pretioria.

The African National Congress-groomed king of the Transkei, Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo returns from Zambia tomorrow after 14 years in exile.

Major General Jaap Joubert, appointed this week to investigate claims of police brutality, is regularly entrusted with politically sensitive cases.

According to the SA Prisons Service and the ANC leaders, Nelson Mandela’s graduation party will definitely take place.

Frank Chikane, general secretary of the South African Council of Churches, has narrowly escaped death after being mysteriously poisoned.

As described by a reporter who put on a gymslip and went off to school.

The shackled, hospital patient, Charles Malunga, showed his chains to journalists this week.

The longest strike in the history of South African mining entered its 50th day yesterday as both sides refused to budge.