Minerals and Energy Minister Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka’s cancellation of a corrupt oil contract has been vindicated in a London out-of-court settlement. But her husband, National Director of Public Prosecutions Bulelani Ngcuka, still has to prosecute the men who allegedly paid and took bribes to facilitate the deal.
Deployment of additional South African National Defence Force members in the Democratic Republic of Congo is expected to start next week, SANDF joint operations chief director Major-General Jan Lusse said on Wednesday.
South African short-term insurer Santam Limited (SNT) has obtained a 47.5% stake in UK personal lines underwriting manager Bluesure for 4,5-million sterling (about R57-million), CEO Johan van Zyl announced on Wednesday.
Labour Minister Membathisi Mdladlana said on Wednesday his department would intensify the implementation of the Employment Equity Act (EEA) during 2003.
A defiant Iraq braced on Wednesday for war within hours after flatly rejecting a US ultimatum for President Saddam Hussein to flee and thousands of US and British troops drew up battle lines in the desert.
World awaits unpredictable Saddam’s next move
With the final report on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) set to be handed over to President Thabo Mbeki on Human Rights Day on Friday, many are now hoping the way will be clear to settle the issue of reparations.
Former African National Congress (ANC) chief whip Tony Yengeni was freed on bail on Wednesday pending his appeal against a four-year sentence for defrauding parliament.
The Treatment Action Campaign confirmed on Wednesday it would go ahead with a programme of civil disobedience, starting on Human Rights Day, in support of its demands for a national HIV/Aids treatment plan.
The impression is that the US and Britain are going it alone against Iraq, helped only by a small contingent of Australians, a far cry from the wide-ranging coalition organised by George Bush’s father for Desert Storm 12 years ago.