He’s been tipped as an outsider for the top judicial job in SA, but Sandile Ngcobo now seems a firm favourite to replace Pius Langa as chief justice.
South Africa will have to wait for an increase in job creation, because of the economic situation, President Jacob Zuma said on Thursday.
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Community concerns over service delivery were being hijacked by ”criminal elements”, the provincial government said on Thursday.
SA’s strike-weary public will have to contend with the work stoppage from Monday of at least 150 000 municipal workers seeking better pay.
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Zweli Mkhize on Thursday shrugged off suggestions of introducing a basic income grant, saying this would bankrupt government.
Scientists attending the Fifth International Aids Conference warned of a potentially devastating drug-resistant TB epidemic.
Competition Commissioner Shan Ramburuth has told Patricia de Lille that he shares her concern over the high costs of telecommunications.
South African consumers are more financially vulnerable than might be expected, the Consumer Financial Vulnerability Index released on Thursday found.
Lawyers for axed prosecutions boss Vusi Pikoli were filing an urgent interdict in Pretoria on Thursday to prevent the appointment of his successor.
South Africans save very little and this is cause for concern, Minister of Finance Pravin Gordhan said on Thursday.
SA’s government will crack down on violent protests which erupted this week over delivery of basic services, a Cabinet minister said on Thursday.
South Africa has launched human trials of the first African-produced HIV vaccine, as scientists seek new approaches to battling Aids.
As South Africa gears up to host next year’s World Cup, it is taking steps to make sure the fans go home when it’s over.
Seacom on Thursday announced that its 17 000km submarine fibre-optic cable has been completed and commissioned.
Deadlocked negotiations could lead to the shutdown of commuter rail operations, trade unions representing workers in the sector warned on Wednesday.
Police on Wednesday fired tear gas and rubber bullets at township protesters demanding improved services and more jobs.
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Court papers are expected to be filed shortly to prevent the appointment of a successor to axed NPA boss Vusi Pikoli, his lawyers said on Wednesday.
The Free State health department will spend most of its R5,1-billion budget on salaries, the provincial minister for health said on Wednesday.
Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa made up an accusation that R100-million of Scorpions funds was unaccounted for, the DA said on Wednesday.
Municipalities should prioritise waste management and greening of townships to restore dignity to South Africans, Buyelwa Sonjica said on Wednesday.
The Chamber of Mines has tabled a final wage offer for coal miners, it said on Wednesday.
The head of the Jazz Foundation, which has been paid out millions in Lotto grants, is also a member of the agency that considers grant applications.
About a million more South Africans toured in their own country in 2008 compared to the previous year, Marthinus van Schalkwyk said on Wednesday.
The JSC on Wednesday appointed a three-member subcommittee to investigate if there is enough evidence to proceed with a full hearing into John Hlophe.
Do not shoot at unarmed service delivery protesters, KwaZulu-Natal local government minister Willies Mchunu warned police on Wednesday.
Businessman Sir Richard Branson and President Jacob Zuma intend establishing a disease-control centre in South Africa by next year.
Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies told Parliament that the distribution of funds from the national lottery ”remains a matter of concern”.
Massmart Holdings has been served with strike notices for protected protest action on Friday, Saccawu said on Wednesday.