President Barack Obama gives treasury officials broader power to deal with a deteriorating security situation in Somalia.
People who threaten to disrupt the much-awaited Soccer World Cup in June will face the full might of the law, Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa warned.
Plan B entails taking over the event security, which effectively means police officers will guard inside and outside the football stadiums.
Less than two weeks before the kick-off of the Confederations Cup, VIP and stadium protection
is in disarray, writes Adriaan Basson.