In response, the government has taken several steps to bolster its security framework
The leader of the insurgency in the country’s northern Cabo Delgado province is described as ‘sinister and brutal’ but ‘with a sense of justice’
Concerns abound about the parliament fire, with insiders saying the timing was suspicious and the truth may never come out, while intelligence and security clusters are worried.
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Eskom, parliament, constitutional court, looting could all be linked. ‘We smell a rat’, says Blade Nzimande
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The congressional committee is examining if former president Donald Trump and his advisers encouraged or even plotted the violence.
The deputy president’s remarks come just hours after acting Chief Justice Raymond Zondo warned that facilities were under threat from those wanting to destroy institutions safeguarding constitutional rights
Despite a shake-up in defence and intelligence, the security cluster remains shaky ahead of potentially explosive elective conferences
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The party’s regional leadership, concerned at the impact the controversial posters will have on voters in the 1 November elections, insist they must be removed
In a statement, United Phosphorus Ltd said that it was co-operating with authorities and the government.Â
How many R Kellys are we harbouring? It’s a difficult question for all.
‘The unrest presents an untimely and negative effect on SA’s growth prospects,’ said Godongwana, adding that this could last for the next six quarters
The ANC in Johannesburg says charges against a ward councillor accused of instigating last month’s looting and violence are trumped up
Viewing black women as strong and resilient does them a disservice
Court hears that the case against the accused in Free State asbestos case, including Magashule, relies on inadmissible Zondo commission testimony
Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, previously the defence minister, replaces Thandi Modise, who was deployed as the minister of defence in last week’s cabinet reshuffle.
Weapons have been seized from a number of security companies owned by ANC-linked individuals who are loyal to the former president
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Whatever last week was — half-assed coup or failed sparkling insurrection — the dread of impending apocalypse has dissipated
Rebuilding is crucial, but democracies cannot allow themselves to be held to ransom by the destruction of anarchists in dictating where public funds should be spent
Three of those held for incitement have appeared in court and have been remanded in custody pending bail applications
State Security Minister Ayanda Dlodlo and Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula are two leaders who disagreed with the ‘insurrection’ label, sources say
US President Donald Trump may have less than a fortnight left in office, but he’s not done yet — he may well be remembered for destroying the Republican party
COMMENT: Trump’s attacks on democracy grab the headlines, but the real story is one of democratic resilience