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Julius Malema was expected to hand over a house built by EFF members near Zuma’s Nkandla homestead to a local woman and her grandchildren.

ANC supporters disrupt EFF Nkandla house handover

Julius Malema’s handover of an EFF-built house caused a fracas outside Jacob Zuma’s Nkandla homestead, with ANC supporters disrupting proceedings.

As the blame game goes into overdrive, the eThekwini municipality has pointed fingers at controversial tender tycoon Daniel Jagadasen. (AFP)

Metro considers forced demolition of Tongaat mall

Following the fatal, partial collapse of a mall in Tongaat, the eThekwini municipality is considering trying to force the demolition of the structure.

President Jacob Zuma’s homestead in Nkandla. (Gallo)

Police stop Zille at Nkandla

Police were preventing DA leader Helen Zille from approaching President Jacob Zuma’s homestead in Nkandla on Sunday, for her own safety.

The KwaZulu-Natal Umkhonto we Sizwe Military Veterans Association says Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula should be disciplined by the ANC or resign.

MK Vets: ‘Mbalula must be disciplined’

The KwaZulu-Natal Umkhonto we Sizwe Military Veterans Association says Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula should be disciplined by the ANC or resign.

Sheryl Cwele has not yet reported to a correctional services facility after her appeal against her conviction failed.

Sheryl Cwele reports to begin prison sentence

Convicted drug dealer Sheryl Cwele has handed herself over to authorities at the Pietermaritzburg High Court to begin serving her 20-year prison term.

Cato Manor Organised Crime Unit head Major General Johan Booysen

Cato Manor cops appear in Durban court

An indictment against 30 police officers part of Cato Manor, described them as a crime enterprise that enriched itself by killing.

Independent Police Investigative Directorate spokesperson Moses Dlamini.

Cato Manor cops hit with 71 charges

Twenty former members of the disbanded Durban Organised Crime Unit face 71 charges, including 14 of murder, the Durban Regional Court has been told.

Over 50 cases pending against KZN police unit

The Independent Complaints Directorate is investigating 51 cases against the disbanded Durban Organised Crime unit over death squad allegations.

Recycling levy placed on tyres

Waste management director Nolwazi Cobbinah says a recycling levy on tyres will become effective next month for the collection and recycling of tyres.

SANParks officials involved in rhino poaching arrested

Kruger Park enlists 150 new rangers to protect rhinos

The Kruger National Park will get 150 additional rangers to combat poaching, following news that 11 rhino have been already been killed in SA in 2012.

Two of Waterkloof Four released on parole

Two of the so-called" Waterkloof Four" have been released on parole from Zonderwater Prison outside Pretoria.

Sanef asks protector to investigate Cwele’s comments

Sanef has asked Public Protector Thuli Madonsela to investigate Siyabonga Cwele’s comments about the Protection of State Information Bill.

Department professes ignorance over new university boss

The higher education department has not been informed that the Tshwane University of Technology has a new vice chancellor, it said on Tuesday.

Slain lensman’s wife in plea to Libya’s new leaders

Hammerl’s family urges Zuma to have body returned

Anton Hammerl’s family has appealed to President Jacob Zuma to ask Libya’s leader Muammar Gaddafi to return the slain photographer’s remains.

Walmart-Massmart conditions will ‘violate trade deals’

Imposing conditions on Walmart’s R16,5-billion acquisition of Massmart will violate trade agreements, the Competition Tribunal heard on Monday.

Pikoli: SA has ‘no clear strategy’ to fight corruption

SA lacks a coherent and comprehensive approach to fighting corruption, former National Prosecuting Authority boss Vusi Pikoli said on Thursday.

Set firm limits on ministers’ spending

Minister to comment on Protector’s report

Public Works Minister Gwen Mahlangu-Nkabinde will comment within the next 30 days on the Public Protector’s report into a police lease agreement.

Costly refurbishment of Zuma’s residence halted

Costly refurbishment of Zuma’s residence halted

Public Works Minister Gwen Mahlangu-Nkabinde announced on Tuesday that she has put a halt to the refurbishment of Jacob Zuma’s residence in Pretoria.

IT company Gijima reinstated

IT company Gijima reinstated

Gijima has been re-instated as the supplier of the home affairs department’s new R2,1-billion IT system after being axed almost a year ago.

Police ‘not consulted’ in bid to end dodgy lease deal

I am not guilty of corruption, says Cele

Police chief Bheki Cele said on Thursday that he was not guilty of corruption amid calls for his resignation following a Public Protector report.