Justice Minister Jeff Radebe’s plans to make judges declare their financial interests have been sharply criticised by top members of the judiciary.
The ANC has missed a perfect opportunity to revise its logo to reflect the recent past, its achievements and future aspirations.
Bids will bring 3 750 megawatts of alternative energy on to the grid within the next three years at a total cost of R120-billion.
The inquiry into the Cricket South Africa bonus scandal is due to close with the testimony of former Supreme Court of Appeal judge Mervyn King.
Sanef has welcomed a pledge to scrap a clause in the weather Bill that could see the censoring of the media’s reporting of weather and air pollution.
Jeff Radebe says fighting corruption should be as important as the fight against apartheid, as corruption will "steals the fruit of our struggle".
Marc Ravalomanana’s failed bid to return to Madagascar has lit a fire beneath SADC negotiators, who want his amnesty finalised by the end of February.
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/ 26 January 2012
The Eastern Cape has ordered its debt-hobbled health department to stop hiring new doctors, in a move that may affect as many as 400 junior doctors.
Arguments have begun in the application of the retrial of Donovan Moodley — the man convicted of kidnapping and murdering Leigh Matthews.
Pravin Gordhan has told South Africans to learn from Europe’s mistakes, and not worry about bad news coming out of the World Economic Forum meeting.
Should sanctions halt or cut the export of oil from Iran to South Africa, the department of energy says the country would struggle to fill the gap.
Jailed Trilinear boss Sam Buthelezi has refused to give evidence to the Canyon Springs insolvency probe, citing his legal representative’s absence.
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/ 25 January 2012
South Africa’s adult literacy level is lagging behind other emerging markets even though it spends more on it, the Institute of Race Relations says.
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/ 25 January 2012
Hubbly bubbly water pipes pose a serious cancer risk, a researcher says, with children as young as eight at risk of the dangers of the pipes.
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/ 25 January 2012
South African researchers are to conduct a R2-million research in a bid to scientifically showcase the healthy properties of Rooibos tea.
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/ 24 January 2012
Traditional leaders say King Goodwill Zwelithini owes no apology for homophobic remarks he allegedly made, and that to ask for one was disrespectful.
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/ 24 January 2012
A former potential equity partner says legal steps are being taken to regain a multi-million rand loan from the Golden Lions Rugby Union.
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/ 24 January 2012
South Africa’s attractiveness for mining investment has plummeted dramatically since 2006, the latest South Africa Survey has shown.
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/ 24 January 2012
Suspended ANC Youth League spokesperson Floyd Shivambu says he doesn’t remember calling journalist Carien Du Plessis a "white bitch" in a message.
Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula says business will not invest in sport if "corrupt activities" and a "lack of corporate governance" continues.
Foreign spies will not be happy when the secrecy Bill is passed, State Security Minister Siyabonga Cwele has assured an ad-hoc NCOP committee.
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/ 24 January 2012
The environmental affairs portfolio committee says clauses in the weather Bill need to be revised because it creates the wrong impression.
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/ 24 January 2012
Another bad year for house price growth has given the real estate industry a tougher climate as commission earnings for agents decline.
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/ 24 January 2012
South Africans are becoming more open to the option of online shopping, with a survey reporting a 30% increase in online spending in 2010.
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/ 24 January 2012
Nersa has postponed its public hearings on raised tariffs and price determination, pending the finalisation of its electricity pricing policy.
The probe into how R100m of union pension money went missing will move to prison — to hear testimony from Sam Buthelezi, a key player in the scandal.
The DA’s Masizole Mnqasela will plead not guilty to six charges of misconduct filed over comments he made about parliamentary leader Lindiwe Mazibuko
Apartheid police hit squad leader Eugene de Kock wants forgiveness from the family of ANC lawyer Bheki Mlangeni, whom he killed with a bomb in 1991.
The DA has accused Sactwu of shielding Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel from the fallout of R100-million worth of workers’ pension funds.
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/ 23 January 2012
An independent website that monitors prices in retail stores has been denied access to Woolworths, and two researchers were told to leave a shop.
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/ 23 January 2012
The South African Human Rights Commission says it will be writing to King Goodwill Zwelithini after reports he made homophobic comments at a function.
President Jacob Zuma and his delegates are preparing themselves for the 18th session of the African Union, focusing on boosting intra-African trade.