The response of mayors to billing problems and to the floods would influence their nomination as ANC candidates in the upcoming local elections.
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/ 3 February 2011
The Advertising Standards Authority has banned the Christ Embassy church from airing its claims of faith healing, following a complaint from the TAC.
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/ 3 February 2011
It will take trillions of dollars but the world can get all the energy it needs from wind, water, solar and geothermal sources by 2050, says the WWF.
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/ 3 February 2011
The ANC has staunchly defended itself against reports that its parliamentary caucus will be going soft on ministers in portfolio committee meetings.
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/ 3 February 2011
Nearly three million lives have been saved by HIV/Aids treatment, according to a new book commissioned by the United Nations.
New government spokesperson Jimmy Manyi runs the risk of being bigger news than the story he conveys, commentators said on Thursday.
The Nelson Mandela Foundation has not been silenced on the 92-year-old former president’s health condition, its CEO Achmat Dangor said on Thursday.
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/ 3 February 2011
Kirsten Nematandani, the president of Safa, admitted on Thursday they had bungled Bafana Bafana’s upcoming friendly fixture, now due against Kenya.
Zimbabwe’s high commissioner to SA praised SA as an "all-weather friend" when he handed his letters of credence to President Jacob Zuma on Thursday.
Former president Nelson Mandela is recovering well from a respiratory infection and is in "good health", the government said on Thursday.
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/ 3 February 2011
A complaint by the Norwegian embassy against government spokesperson Jimmy Manyi is "neither here nor there", Collins Chabane said on Thursday.
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/ 3 February 2011
School teachers and their learners can now take virtual field trips, following the launch of the local Google Street View Teachers’ Guide.
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/ 3 February 2011
Business confidence held steady in January compared with December, the SA Chamber of Commerce and Industry said on Thursday.
Soweto giants Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs won on Wednesday to retain first and second places in a thrilling Absa Premiership title race.
Potholes, free education and ANCYL leader Julius Malema should be included in the president’s State of the Nation address, say Twitter users.
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/ 3 February 2011
Agony Aunt Anele advises the next commenter on her list to deal with his dislike of black people.
Health Minister Aaron Motshoaledi should hire efficient managers to avoid a repeat of some Gauteng doctors not being paid, Sama said on Wednesday.
The most detailed account yet of Anni Dewani’s last moments emerged on Wednesday in a bail application by one of the men accused of her murder.
Bafana Bafana have moved up four places in the Fifa world rankings, the South African Football Association announced on Wednesday.
In a shock announcement on Wednesday, controversial labour DG Jimmy Manyi will take over top government spokesperson Themba Maseko’s job.
The City of Johannesburg on Monday said it had learned "valuable lessons" from the current billing problem, and asked for patience.
Voting is a matter of civic duty and a democratic privilege, says Brigalia Bam, chairperson of the Independent Electoral Commission.
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/ 2 February 2011
Sushi King Kenny Kunene has been reeled in by the big fish, write <b>Chris Roper</b> and <b>Verashni Pillay</b>.
Police may revive a two-year-old attempted murder charge against one of the men accused of killing honeymooning tourist Anni Dewani.
The cellphone habits of South Africans have changed dramatically over the last year, World Wide Worx said on Wednesday.
Mining Minister Susan Shabangu said on Wednesday the government would act if necessary to ensure sufficient coal supplies for power generation.
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/ 2 February 2011
SA’s new vehicle sales increased by 18,6% year-on-year in January, the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of SA said on Wednesday.
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/ 2 February 2011
A landmark legal judgement means consumers and debt counsellors have won a battle against some major credit providers.
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/ 2 February 2011
The consulting engineering industry was not being investigated for collusive practices, said Consulting Engineers SA’s president Zulch Lötter.
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/ 2 February 2011
<em>Sowetan</em> editor Bongani Keswa was "placed on special leave" on Wednesday, Avusa Media said in a brief statement.
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/ 2 February 2011
Izak van der Merwe gained a 6-3 6-2 revenge victory over Frenchman Stephane Robert — a finalist in the R3,5-million Montecasino event last year.
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/ 2 February 2011
Accommodation will be provided to all students at the University of Limpopo, management and students resolved at a meeting on Tuesday.