Affirmative action is unconstitutional and racist, former president FW de Klerk said in an interview broadcast on the internet on Thursday.
Over five million people die from the effects of tobacco globally a year, which is higher than HIV/Aids, malaria and tuberculosis deaths combined.
Former minister Kader Asmal has added his voice to calls for a review of the ethics rules for MPs and members of the executive.
A final decision on the fitness of Bulls centre Wynand Olivier will only be taken on Friday.
Investec posted a 4,8% rise in operating profit, but impairment losses on loans and advances increased as a result of the weaker credit environment.
Close to 300 Gauteng Grade R teachers were not paid for two months, the provincial education department said on Wednesday.
Acting head of the NPA Mokotedi Mpshe was slammed on Wednesday for his criticism of proposals to decriminalise prostitution for the 2010 World Cup.
Cabinet ministers want clearer guidelines on handling gifts following the outcry over contractors giving Transport Minister S’bu Ndebele a Mercedes.
The Young Communist League has suspended Thursday’s planned mass action at Unisa campuses in protest against its vice-chancellor, Barney Pityana.
Transport Minister S’bu Ndebele’s R1-million Mercedes Benz gift made headlines around the country this week.
The Constitutional Court has reserved judgment on an application to force parliament to enact a law recognising muslim marriages.
Sasol will pay more than R250-million in fines after the Competition Tribunal on Wednesday confirmed a settlement order.
Bafana Bafana star midfielder Teko Modise accepts he will have more responsibility during next month’s Confederations Cup.
Newly appointed Energy Minister Dipuo Peters on Wednesday outlined her short- to medium-term priorities for the sector.
Johannesburg residents will be expected to cough up 30% more for their electricity if the council approves the budget for the 2009/10 financial year.
A mine worker died in a rock fall at the Gold Fields Kloof Mine near Westonaria, the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) said on Wednesday.
Spain and Iraq will be the ”rookies” when they compete in the Confederations Cup Group A for the first time.
Sasol’s fine for anti-competitive conduct in the fertiliser industry has been increased, the Competition Commission said on Tuesday.
Vodacom may have listed successfully on the JSE on Monday, but on Tuesday the spotlight was on its annual results.
Leading South African football club Kaizer Chiefs named little-known Serb Vladimir Vermezovic as coach on Monday.
South African wine sales are being hit by the global economic crisis, South Africa’s Wine of the Month Club said on Tuesday.
Tiger Brands has reported an 8% rise in first-half headline earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations.
Former Springbok captain Corne Krige’s brother-in-law drove over and killed both his children in a freak accident, it was reported on Tuesday.
Bulls centre JP Nel has been suspended from rugby for four weeks following his citing for a dangerous tackle on Sharks fullback Stefan Terblanche.
Cosatu secretary general Zwelinzima Vavi and its spokesperson, Patrick Craven, are still on the Vodacom network, it was reported on Tuesday.
A judge has ordered that the massive Pillay Commission report on alleged financial irregularities in the Eastern Cape government be scrapped.
The DA has requested the Public Protector to investigate the ANC’s alleged use of public funds for election purposes.
A court on Monday reserved judgement in a bid by Cape Judge President John Hlophe to stop a Judicial Service Commission hearing against him.
Bafana Bafana’s opening Confederations Cup Group A clash against Iraq on June 14 will be like a cup final, says Bafana star Siphiwe Tshabalala.
Transport Minister S’bu Ndebele has sought advice from President Jacob Zuma on what to do with a Mercedes S500 he received from businessmen.
Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Brendon McCullum was severely reprimanded on Sunday for showing dissent during an IPL defeat by the Deccan Chargers.
The man frequently tipped to replace current National Prosecuting Authority head Mokotedi Mpshe is former Limpopo premier Ngoako Ramatlhodi.