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Sekunjalo announces ownership of Sapa archives
Sekunjalo Investment Holdings, a founding member of the African News Agency (ANA), announced on Friday that it has ownership of Sapa’s archives.
Future uncertain for Sapa staff, as industry tributes pour in
Despite management’s assurances, it has emerged that many Sapa staff were unaware that they would be retrenched and have to reapply for their jobs.
Tshwane spokesperson, Sapa clash over SAPS hit list tweets
Sapa and Tshwane City’s Selby Bokaba have been at loggerheads over a tweet by Bokaba the news agency published relating to a police hit list.
Police ‘surprised’ by spying report
The police said on Monday they were "surprised" by the <em>Sunday Independent</em>’s allegations that a reporter had been placed under surveillance.
TNA Media appoints Howa as CEO
TNA Media, publishers of The New Age, has appointed Independent News and Media’s COO Nazeem Howa as its CEO.
Concerns over ‘kaffir’ report on Motata trial
Concerns were voiced on Wednesday in the drunken-driving trial of Judge Nkola Motata over a media report on last week’s proceedings.
VIP driver punched after accident on the N3
A motorcyclist punched a KwaZulu-Natal VIP driver on Saturday afternoon after the driver had crashed into the back of another car, seriously injuring its occupant. KwaZulu-Natal…
Hunted by gangs, migrants flee flames
George Mhanda came to Johannesburg to feed his family, struggling to eat under Robert Mugabe’s derelict rule. The Zimbabwean mechanic found a job in a local garage and a room in…
NIA: Violence deliberately unleashed
The recent wave of so-called xenophobic violence had been deliberately unleashed ahead of next year’s general election, National Intelligence Agency (NIA) Director General Manala…
Gauteng says attacks on the wane
The xenophobic attacks in Gauteng appeared to have subsided, a provincial spokesperson said on Wednesday. However, KwaZulu-Natal police are monitoring a possible outbreak of…
Metrorail on high alert for attacks
Metrorail has beefed up security in response to possible xenophobic attacks on train commuters, it said on Wednesday. ”Our own protection services, the South African railway…
Judge warns Najwa after withdrawal of advocate
A judge has issued a stern warning to murder accused Najwa Petersen after learning on Tuesday she had dismissed her advocate just as she was supposed to start presenting her case…
Mbeki acts as violence explodes
As a fresh wave of severe xenophobic violence gripped Johannesburg on Sunday, with five people killed in the Cleveland area, hundreds fleeing to the safety of police stations and…
South Africa’s 2010 windfall
The South African economy could see a turnover in excess of R40-billion during the Soccer World Cup finals, which kick off at the new Soccer City in Johannesburg in June 2010. In…
Pikoli: Mabandla order ‘unconstitutional’
Suspended prosecuting head Vusi Pikoli considered ”unconstitutional” an instruction by Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Brigitte Mabandla not to pursue warrants of…