Women Minister Lulu Xingwana has dismissed a "sensational hot air" report that she demanded to be upgraded on a flight from Accra, Ghana.
Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan says the government will soon implement stringent measures to clamp down on tax defaulters.
Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi remains acting police commissioner despite media reports of his imminent resignation.
Burma’s opposition has claimed an important victory for pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi in her parliamentary bid, sparking scenes of jubilation.
At least one person has been killed and 18 others wounded in attacks on a restaurant in Mombasa city and a church gathering in Mtwapa.
Republicans are rallying against what they see as an insidious attack on Christians by Democrats in governmentbent on eroding ‘moral values’.
Syrian violence has killed at least 16 people, including eight soldiers who died during ambushes and battles in the east, north west and Damascus.
Kaizer Chiefs coach Vladimir Vermezovic expects his side to maintain their consistency, especially in front of goal as they make a late season surge.
Residents say insurgents are besieging Timbuktu as they take their fight for a homeland for the nomadic Tuareg to one of the last government holdouts.
Minister for Women, Children and People with Disabilities Lulu Xingwana demanded to be upgraded from economy to business class on a flight from Accra.