Department spokesperson claims action was taken against a senior manager found to be at fault for irregular expenditure.
SA faces increased risks of power cuts from 2011 to 2013 unless co-generation projects come on line and consumers try to conserve more electricity.
Percy Zvomuya speaks to visual artist Mary Sibande about freedom, politics and alter egos.
The Pretoria and Johannesburg Bar councils are pressing ahead with a misconduct inquiry into advocate Seth Nthai, it was reported on Friday.
Art critic, novelist, essayist and curator Simon Njami is no stranger to South Africa.
Serving Julius Malema with a dose of his own medicine is the purpose of Steve Hofmeyr’s open letter, Skiet My Eerste, Malema.
The Sky Car that carries visitors to the top of the 106-metre arch over Durban’s new Soccer World Cup stadium has been grounded for safety checks.
Unexplained deposits in Joe Modise’s bank account add to the mounting questions about the arms deal.
Sitting in a deck chair at a white South African squatter camp, Ann le Roux (60) holds a yellowing photo from her daughter’s wedding day.
The apparent financial meltdown of a mine purchased by a company chaired by President Jacob Zuma’s nephew has raised questions about the deal.
Enock Molefe will be coming full circle when he takes to the field as the only South African assistant referee at the Soccer World Cup.
Matuma Letsoalo and Rapule Tabane visited Julius Malema at his Sandton home this week to quiz him about his riches and his war with journalists.
With more trophies beckoning, South African rugby is in a good place, writes Andy Capostagno.
The newly appointed chief executive of the CHE will tackle the organisational turmoil that has undermined the work of the policy advisory body.
A huge, uncatalogued collection at the University of
Leiden presents research opportunities for the future, Jos Damen reports.
A new MTN deal lights a spark of hope that all the big BEE transactions may not be over yet.
A quality audit tells university to get its vast house in order, write <b>Cornia Pretorius</b> and <b>Primarashni Gower</b>.
The politics of beauty is much deeper than make-up for former supermodel Iman, who was in South Africa this week to launch her cosmetics line.
Alexandra township will host an alternative soccer tournament for impoverished youth from all over the world during the Soccer World Cup.
Will the central bank, with the strength of the rand, be tempted to cut rates despite the inflation data?
SABMiller has a fight on its hands in the premium beer market and the battle was intensified this week with the opening of the Sedibeng brewery.
South African Disability Alliance members burnt tyres on Thursday in protest at the lack of accessibility of Cup stadiums to people with disabilities.
A "revolution" in South Africa’s response to HIV/Aids will unfold next month, Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi said on Thursday.
Soldiers will be on high alert during the Soccer World Cup, SA army Lieutenant General Solly Shoke said on Thursday.
The Cabinet on Thursday condemned violent service-delivery protests and called on communities to behave responsibly.
South African police shot dead 556 people last year, the highest number in 12 years, media reports said on Thursday.
FNB and PayPal, a unit of eBay, said on Thursday that they have teamed up to bring international online banking services to Africa’s largest economy.
SA President Jacob Zuma has arrived in Kampala for a two-day state visit, heading a large delegation expected to explore investment opportunities.
SA’s factory gate prices rose less than expected in February but may not be enough to persuade the central bank to cut interest rates.
The show of remorse and the apology by ANC spokesperson Jackson Mthembu in the drunk driving case against him was welcomed by the party on Wednesday.
Rural Development and Land Reform Minister Gugile Nkwinti on Wednesday dismissed suggestions government intends to nationalise land.
African National Congress spokesperson Jackson Mthembu has been convicted of drunken driving following a plea agreement with prosecutors.