The party defections of March this year have had an unexpected consequence: smaller parties have benefited from the public purse including De Lille’s Independent Democrats who will receive R270 276 to cover operational costs.
Cosatu’s influential transport affiliate has warned that it will not tolerate beyond 2004 the "continued arrogance and undermining of workers" by the African National Congress government.
Changes to the controversial Community Reinvestment Bill are on the cards, but they hinge on the outcome of negotiations on the financial sector charter at the National Economic Development and Labour Council (Nedlac).
Afghan soldiers swarmed over mountain peaks in an ongoing battle with hardcore Taliban holdouts on Saturday, killing and capturing several enemy fighters. United States fighter planes, meanwhile, launched a second night of bombing in the southern Zabul province.
An unusual and vehement war of words about historic truths dating back to the apartheid era has erupted between President Sam Nujoma of Namibia and the outspoken editor of a local newspaper.
A Russian submarine carrying 12 crew has sunk in the Barents Sea. Only one of the sailor has been saved, but rescue efforts are still under way.
Deputy Home Affairs Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula is the new president of the African National Congress Women’s League. Mapisa-Nqakula won with 1 454 votes, beating outgoing acting president Thandi Modise by 528 votes.
The allure of the Somali capital’s deadly hardware and rush for quick cash in order to earn a living is as mortal as it is powerful: no wonder it is one of the most dangerous cities in the world. From sidearms to sub-machine guns, all are open for barter, and nobody makes a fuss about it.
The National Prosecuting Authority’s statement that the African National Congress owns a 10% stake in Schabir Shaik’s Nkobi Holdings — meaning the party stood to benefit from the arms deal — seems to reinforce suspicions it has moved into business it would rather keep from the public eye.