Energy Minister Dipuo Peters says SA hopes to have a plan by the end of May for replacing Iranian crude that makes up a quarter of crude imports.
Acting national police head Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has defended hand-picked appointments, saying the practice may not be fair, but happens worldwide.
Abdelmalek Droukel, leader of al-Qaeda in North Africa, has been sentenced to death in absentia by an Algerian court.
US President Barack Obama’s approval rating has plunged to 41% in a new poll, underlining that his prospects for November’s election remain uncertain.
Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi says he won’t meet Democratic Alliance MP Lindiwe Mazibuko to discuss a proposed youth wage subsidy.
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Rights activists have reported the death of several Syrian soldiers after being ambushed by Syrian army defectors.
Public protector Thuli Madonsela says the abuse of power and unethical leadership go hand in hand in the public, as well as the private sector.
Acting deputy chief justice Zak Yacoob has defended SA’s highest court, saying dissenting judgments demonstrated rigour and debate in the ConCourt.
Previous ceasefire deals after earlier rounds of fighting have often got off to a slow start with guns falling silent within a day or two.