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Springbok World Cup court ban dropped
Transformation in rugby is urgent, said Judge Ntendeya Mavundla, and interested parties need to engage to "ventilate" the issue.
Madonsela to correct Nkandla ‘distortions’
Public protector Thuli Madonsela is expected to correct "misstatements and distortions" about her Nkandla report at a briefing on Monday.
Nkandla security must be re-evaluated – Nhleko
Police Minister Nkosinathi Nhleko has said that security at the president’s residence needs to be reassessed, which could result in further costs.
No risk of blackout, says Eskom
But the utility has said it needs to find the "sweet spot" between keeping the lights on and taking 5 500MW off the grid for maintenance this winter.
Terminally ill man wins right to assisted death
The Pretoria High Court has ruled that a man who suffers from terminal prostate cancer is allowed to seek help to end his life on his own terms.
Police, army raid Jeppestown hostel
The police and army raided a hostel in Jeppestown searching for weapons as part of an anti-xenophobia crackdown.
Mugabe arrives in SA for first state visit in 21 years
Robert Mugabe and his wife Grace arrived in SA on Tuesday for their first state visit in 21 years to consolidate bilateral relations with SA.
Free State farmer is new AWB leader
A farmer from the southern Free State was announced as the AWB’s new leader on Tuesday.
Zuma is a hit in souvenir trade
Vendors of Jacob Zuma paraphernalia follow the ANC leader with the same dogged determination as the National Prosecuting Authority.
Zuma thrills fans as court bid continues
African National Congress leader Jacob Zuma’s court bid continues on Tuesday in the Pietermaritzburg High Court.
‘Democracy gone wrong’ in Zimbabwe
Parliamentarians cannot remain silent about Zimbabwe, a case of ”democracy gone wrong”, National Assembly Speaker Baleka Mbete said in Cape Town on Sunday at the opening of the…
Sarkozy unveils R114bn investment in Africa
France will invest about R114-billion (€10-billion) in sub-Saharan Africa over the next five years, creating about 300 000 jobs, French President Nicolas Sarkozy told Parliament…
Expect tight energy supply for four years
South Africans can expect tight energy supply for another four years, Public Enterprises Minister Alec Erwin said in Cape Town on Monday. The country’s energy supply problems are…
Cape Town spy commission is unlawful, says Zille
The Erasmus commission appointed to look into the Cape Town city council ”spy” saga is ”unlawful and unconstitutional”, city mayor Helen Zille said on Thursday. Zille said she…
ANC eyes improved attendance at Parliament
Dealing with poor attendance by African National Congress (ANC) members at parliamentary and caucus meetings would be one of the year’s priorities, the party’s chief whip said on…