The education department is drafting a new plan to equip teachers with laptops after funding for the initial project was spent on salaries instead.
A day before Parliament is due to debate the controversial secrecy Bill, ANC secretary general Gwede Mantashe has signalled it may be shelved.
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/ 19 September 2011
As markets fluctuate in the wake of the world’s greatest economic turmoil since the Great Depression, investors are frantically seeking a safe haven.
The Springboks romped to a masterful 49-3 victory over Fiji in their second World Cup group D game on Saturday in Wellington.
President Jacob Zuma announces an inquiry in to the arms deal — but will it just be a "sweetheart commission"?
While President Zuma’s move to open a new probe into the arms deal has largely been welcomed, his timing and motives have been called into question.
The Thai man accused of heading a rhino poaching syndicate in SA has been denied bail once more after a magistrate ruled he was still a flight risk.
Banyana Banyana have done South Africa proud by qualifying for the London Olympics — it’s high time the country’s sports fans returned the favour.
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/ 14 September 2011
Another sterling South African sportsman has earned himself an accolade — only thing is, he got it for playing for another country.
It might seem Bees Roux got away with murder by paying a fine for killing a police officer, but not according to the practice of restorative justice.
Jacob Zuma is reportedly running out of time to respond to the Public Protector’s report into police lease scams, but there is no deadline — for him.
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/ 12 September 2011
An increase in the rate of Value Added Tax would be the most effective way of funding the National Health Insurance, economists say.
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/ 11 September 2011
The Springboks beat Wales 17-16 in their opening match of their Rugby World Cup title defence in Wellington on Sunday.
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/ 9 September 2011
New Zealand made their intentions clear of winning their first World Cup in 24 years when they scored a 41-10 victory over Tonga on Friday.
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson cuts the figure of someone who is firmly on the ball, with her eyes on the prize.
Agriculture minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson plots a strategy with her African counterparts in the hopes of placing agriculture on the agenda of COP17.
The ANC in Gauteng has laid the blame for last week’s violent protests squarely at the youth league’s door, calling for action against its leaders.
NPA boss Menzi Simelane is being taken to the Human Rights Commission over allegedly racist comments published in the <em>Sunday Times</em>.
SA should focus on industry-driven entrepreneurship instead of nationalisation or "the institutionalised corruption of BEE", says Moeletsi Mbeki.
The ANCYL has over 500 000 members countrywide, but they don’t speak for all of the country’s youth. The <em>M&G</em> looks at alternatives.
Malema is not the only youth league leader charged with bringing the ANC into disrepute. The <i>M&G</i> takes a look at the others facing censure.
After violent protests by Julius Malema’s supporters outside Luthuli House, the ANC says it is moving his disciplinary hearing out of Jo’burg’s CBD.
African National Congress Youth League leader Julius Malema rose to the ANCYL presidency in 2008. The <i>Mail & Guardian</i> tracks his journey.
Ray Hartley’s explanation about the <i>Sunday Times</i>’s controversial front page has left users on local social networks as skeptical as ever.
The <i>Sunday Times</i> has come in for criticism on Monday for publishing an outdated front-page story and image of a "Facebook racist".
Bush Radio, one of South Africa’s oldest community radio stations, might be forced to stop broadcasting due to severe financial problems.
Springbok coach Peter De Villiers sprang two surprises in the announcement of his squad to travel to the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.
With Julius Malema’s disciplinary hearing a day away, Gwede Mantashe has hinted the youth league leader might be headed into hostile territory.
The ANC Youth League is considering strident action in defence of its beleaguered leaders, but the ruling party will not take a revolt lying down.
The Springboks’ World Cup squad will be announced on Tuesday and Frans Steyn and Pat Lambie have less than 24 hours to prove their fitness.
A report into the conditions of farmworkers in the Western Cape fruit and wine industries has revealed shocking details of human rights abuses.
Julius Malema and Jacob Zuma are in a Mexican standoff over Juju’s misconduct rap. Who will pull the trigger first — and whose aim is sure and true?