The latest surprise posting of an ambassador is that of Mohau Pheko, a prominent academic, political economist and gender activist.
Commission rules in favour of freedom of speech but the matter is still to come before the courts.
The public protector has slammed the Water Affairs Department for victimising a high-ranking official by repeatedly suspending her from work.
Senior Cope leaders aligned to its president, Mosiuoa Lekota, this week developed a plan to strengthen Lekota’s hold on the party.
The would-be chief executive of Transnet, Siyabonga Gama, may have been found guilty for awarding questionable tenders.
In political circles, Mdladlana’s hesitation to act on a complaint by the Norwegian embassy is seen as highlighting Jimmy Manyi’s political clout.
Cope president Mosiuoa Lekota and his supporters abandoned the party’s national congress in Centurion on Saturday evening.
Cope kicked off its national congress on Friday afternoon six hours late, and speakers then tried to unite a party polarised by the leadership race.
ANC convenes parliamentary hearings to establish a state mining company based on a resolution that no one in the party can find.
ANC Youth League leader Julius Malema wants provincial structures to elect leaders who will support him in his bid for a second term next year.
Sicelo Shiceka’s girlfriend drives a government car, he doesn’t have a master’s degree and he apparently threw a party for his mother at our expense.
A group of Cope leaders from seven provinces, the youth movement and the women’s movement have confirmed reports that a faction is planning to split.
Party’s first elective conference in two weeks’ time faces legitimacy challenges and boycotts.
Mbhazima Shilowa says financial mismanagement allegations made against him are baseless.
Julius Malema, the ANC Youth League president, faces a hostile disciplinary committee when he responds on Monday to charges of misconduct.
Allegations that the DA is failing to transform itself internally have resurfaced in the wake of the party’s Gauteng provincial conference.
Mosiuoa Lekota loses favour as the majority of provinces want the party’s deputy president to take over.
Members of the ANC’s top leadership are planning to take President Jacob Zuma to task over his public scolding of youth leader Julius Malema.
It’s still the old boys’ club for most South African companies listed on the JSE.
The National Consumer Forum (NCF), a non-profit consumer group has taken up the cause of lobbying for support, training and funding for SMEs.
The Commission for Gender Equality is in such a chaotic state that it should be placed under "mentorship", recommends a report.
Cosatu affiliate Nehawu is planning legal action against Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Sicelo Shiceka.
Lack of training leaves departmental officials clueless about how to use program meant to monitor problems in municipalities.
National Director of Public Prosecutions Menzi Simelane admits that he interfered in the decision to grant musician Jub Jub bail in his murder case.
Senior managers in the Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Department say they have been "displaced" by minister’s restructuring.
Department spokesperson claims action was taken against a senior manager found to be at fault for irregular expenditure.
Procurement processes and the Public Finance Management Act were flouted because of pressure exerted by Sicelo Shiceka.
In a brief, explosive moment the PAC moved history forward
Despite years of warning signs, there were no plans in place to stem xenophobic violence.
Journalists ask how youth league can access private information, writes Mmanaledi Mataboge.
Anxiety is growing in President Jacob Zuma’s Cabinet as talk of a reshuffle of government posts spreads.
Pressure is mounting in the ANC for President Jacob Zuma to step down as ANC leader once his term ends in 2012 and make way for new leadership.