Democratic Alliance leader Helen Zille needs to rethink her twitter strategy, says <b>Nickolaus Bauer</b>.
The South African Reserve Bank will leave interest rates unchanged for the foreseeable future should economic conditions persist, economists predict.
A South African National Editors Forum debate has highlighted the need to nurture ethical and responsible journalism in order to avoid manipulation.
The government is maintaining a stony silence over a riot at the Lindela repatriation centre and the illegally extended detention there of 22 people.
The Nelson Mandela Archive has turned Madiba’s life into a digital story — which could raise the ire of those who feel he’s being made into a martyr.
Taking the ANC to court could be political suicide for Julius Malema. Or it could be a stroke of genius, if he can get Kgalema Motlanthe to play ball.
Members of the DA Youth have staged a sit-in outside the Constitutional Court to protest what they deemed an "assault" on the Constitution.
Gwede Mantashe says land reform will be addressed as a matter of urgency by the ANC and the state, "but we’re not planning another Zimbabwe".
ANC secretary-general Gwede Mantashe has defended the ruling party’s decision to investigate the recent Limpopo elective conference.
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Human Rights Day in Kliptown on Wednesday exhibited the deep irony of the South African social situation, writes <b>Nickolaus Bauer</b>.
President Jacob Zuma called on South Africans to learn more about the Constitution, amid growing concern of the ANC’s bid to change it.
The ANC embarked on a charm offensive in an attempt to shed light on its controversial draft policy documents, released last month.
Jo’burg has promised to resolve about 66 000 outstanding billing queries by June and unveiled a new plan to tackle the billing crisis.
South Africa is walking a fine line, balancing conflicting East-West attitudes to Iran while protecting oil imports and warding off fuel price hikes.
Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula has called for immediate action from Cricket SA in the wake of the findings of the Nicholson enquiry.
Laywers have confirmed ANC Youth League president Julius Malema will meet the midnight deadline to appeal against his expulsion from the ruling party.
Government is adamant e-tolling will start on April 30. The DA and Cosatu have threatened boycotts and barricades if it does. Who will blink first?
Gauteng premier Nomvula Mokonyane says e-tolling will be rolled out on April 30, regardless of intense public and union opposition to the plans.
Kgalema Motlanthe says allegations against Gugu Mtshali should be probed, but this isn’t the first time his partner has been linked to dodgy business.
Reinhardt Janse van Rensburg and Ashleigh Moolman notched up victories in the men’s and women’s categories of the 2012 <i>Cape Argus</i> cycle tour.
The Democratic Alliance in Gauteng will choose either John Moodey or Ian Ollis as its leader on Saturday. We asked them to explain themselves.
Cosatu has staged the largest planned civil protest since the dawn of democracy, giving a loud voice to discontent over labour "slavery" and e-tolls.
The independent police watchdog is getting a new name and greater powers to hold unruly, heavy handed and criminal policemen to account.
An Irish terror suspect is using a fake SA passport to evade Kenyan cops and the CIA, but home affairs officials say they can’t be held responsible.
The leadership of the ANCYL has put their party membership on the line, vowing to fight disciplinary charges levelled against Julius Malema.
After his expulsion from the ANC, Julius Malema may be facing a massive battle to save his political career but he still has a few cards left to play.
ANC Youth League president Julius Malema has been expelled from the ANC after showing no remorse during the mitigation process.
President Jacob Zuma has condemned the media for sensationally reporting on political matters in South African society.
The ANC says Malema will hear his fate on Wednesday in spite of the youth leader’s complaint he was given too short notice to receive the verdict.
Arriving to a rapturous welcome, Julius Malema has urged Implats mineworkers to resolve their strike by being "militant and radical, but peaceful".
SA’s GDP expanded to a growth rate of 3.2% in the fourth quarter of 2011, but experts say this isn’t enough to lift the pall over the economy.