Eighty percent of Durban beach water that was tested during the past year did not meet South African water standards according to a new report.
High Court judge Nkola Motata has lost a legal bid on Friday to stop a misconduct inquiry against him after his conviction of drunken driving.
The NDP will have an overriding effect on the strategies of the government, Performance, Monitoring and Evaluation Minister Collins Chabane has said.
The violent protests at Lonmin’s Marikana mine reflected an "exploding bomb" created by poverty and inequality, says Zwelinzima Vavi.
Bok captain Jean de Villiers says the team have to implement the changes they made this week if they want to beat Australia on Saturday.
The Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union does not see why it should be part of the Marikana peace pact, says Jimmy Gama.
Cosatu has distanced itself from Julius Malema’s comments, saying he should not try to cosy up to its general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi.
The Congress of South African Trade Unions has extended support to Swaziland’s people, saying they will see democracy soon.
A disciplinary panel has recommended secretary to Parliament Zingile Dingani be fired with immediate effect, after being found guilty of misconduct.
The Judicial Conduct Committee has recommended a tribunal be appointed to look into the complaint by Constitutional Court judges against John Hlophe.
Poachers in Zimbabwe have poisoned 183 vultures in a single event, in an attempt to prevent authorities from being alerted to their own whereabouts.
The trial of two men accused of vandalising the painting depicting President Jacob Zuma with his genitals exposed has been postponed to October.
Planning Minister Trevor Manuel says the Constitution cannot be blamed for the slow pace of change in South Africa.
Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula says American singer Beyonce won’t perform at the department of sport and recreation’s sports awards after all.
Released from custody yesterday, the over 200 Lonmin miners arrested after the Marikana tragedy arrived at the North West mine just before midnight.
Fifteen penguins have been captured on Robben Island and treated after being covered with oil following a spill on the Cape Town coastline.
Oscar Pistorius has apologised for his outburst after losing his 200m title, but insists there’s an issue with prosthetics lengthening stride.
The North Gauteng High Court has been asked to review all 337 contracts for school feeding schemes in Limpopo due to apparent tender irregularities.
The reintroduction of the annual reed dance has decreased the spread of Aids in the country, the IFP’s Mangosuthu Buthelezi has said.
President Jacob Zuma will not release 270 arrested Marikana mine workers as their lawyers had demanded, the Presidency has said.
President Jacob Zuma has expressed sadness at the news of ANC veteran and Catholic nun Sister Bernard Ncube’s death.
The ANC’s leadership was being tested by socio-economic realities, its treasurer general Mathews Phosa has said.
South Africa’s preparations for the Africa Cup of Nations 2013 have been approved by Confederation of African Football president Issa Hayatou.
In a letter to President Jacob Zuma, lawyers Maluleke, Msimang and Associates have questioned how the miners could be charged with the murders.
The presidency has been unable to confirm whether President Jacob Zuma has received a letter demanding the release of 270 arrested Marikana miners.
Justice Minister Jeff Radebe has called on the NPA to explain why the 270 arrested Marikana miners are facing murder charges.
ANC chief whip Mathole Motshekga has denied that the ANC in the NCOP endorsed a call on the government to hold back on a loan to Swaziland.
Nearly 10% of SA’s 60 000 soldiers are overweight or obese, according to the findings of a report being circulated among all army personnel.
When the time comes to nominate new ANC leadership, the party’s eThekwini region will support President Jacob Zuma, its chairperson says.
People detained in connection with the violence at Lonmin’s Marikana mine were assaulted in police custody, a court has heard.
The pet cheetah of a Free State farming couple is missing in the Wesselsbron area.
Police say charges have been laid against the ANC Youth League in the Western Cape after Monday’s protest began later than expected.