Agriculture minister Senzeni Zokwana has told Eastern Cape cannabis farmers not to expect protection from his department
The effect of climate change in Africa’s semi-arid countries is driving young people out of rural areas into cities
In a directive seen by the M&G, police are advised to immediately cease the arrest of people found in possession of cannabis
During his first court appearance Prince learnt that ‘the disrespect and disgust for our indigenous people and our practices were quite apparent’
The ruling party and Economic Freedom Fighters may cosy up after metro battles leave the Democratic Alliance bloodied
Amakhosi say they have not been consulted and have been insulted because women are involved
Civil society groups fear President Cyril Ramaphosa is being lobbied about not signing the Political Party Funding Bill until after the 2019 election
Businesses are hard hit by blackouts because local government owes the power utility billions of rand
The NUM and Nehawu are leading Zingiswa Losi’s campaign to replace S’dumo Dlamini
Panel at Western Cape land hearings receive conflicting ownership accounts and threats to defend land violently
Coffee Bay’s pristine seaside land is home to some of SA’s most popular holiday resorts and remains in the hands of the Bomvana and Pondo tribes
The first day of the land hearings in the Eastern Cape opened with a submission calling to replicate KwaZulu-Natal’s traditional land trust
The drugs, the bodies, the violence – it’s hard to comprehend how people live in Ocean View
Winter arrived with force in Cape Town this week, and for some the driving rain adds to the suffering that comes with being evicted
NUM members also intended to voice their anger at Energy Minister Jeff Radebe, who was meant to address the conference but instead travelled overseas
Secret donations may soon be a thing of the past if civil society groups get their way in Parliament
An ANC ally came to the DA’s rescue when its single councillor in Nelson Mandela Bay voted in favour of mayor Athol Trollip’s budget.
The general secretary of a Saftu-affiliated union is being investigated for corruption
But there is already polarisation, as some activists disagree with the racist rhetoric doing the rounds
The strike is planned from June 11 and will take place on days when there are no pay outs
It’s not just about land. Now the Cape Town protests are also pitting coloured people against their black neighbours
About 40% of public sector unions have signed a three year wage offer from the department of public service and administration
Rival bosses in Cape Town make up after a bloody feud that claimed the lives of 13 people and wounded commuters
Rival groups in the union will go head to head at its elective conference
The former president could get the African Renaissance he wished for
The annual Nakba march drew thousands of people in Cape Town and was addressed by senior ANC leaders.
The reshuffle was part of a deal that would see Masualle keep his job as premier after losing power at last year’s chaotic ANC provincial conference
A company that secured contracts worth hundreds of millions of rands was allegedly a conduit to funnel funds to senior provincial politicians
Cosatu’s Western Cape secretary has informally met senior leaders of the South African Federation of Trade Unions and could soon join Saftu
A year ago, a North West town was on the brink of a race war. Today, an uneasy peace prevails, but a combative EFF has warned that it may ‘burn again’
The national department says it is behind the Western Cape’s success – and it provides the funds
Ramaphosa thinks they could win now, but others want veterans to help to build a winnable campaign