It’s taking eight years to process toxicology samples at the government’s forensic laboratory in Johannesburg, the DA said on Tuesday.
Cosatu will stand by its general secretary, Zwelinzima Vavi, if the ANC brings disciplinary charges against him, a spokesperson said on Tuesday.
South African journalist Gadijah Davids, who was caught up in a clash between the Israeli Defence Force and an aid ship bound for Gaza, is alive.
Satawu has accepted a new wage offer from the Passenger Rail Agency of SA, ending a 15-day nationwide strike that left commuters stranded.
A date of June 28 has been set for completion of the public protector’s probe into tenders awarded to companies allegedly connected to Julius Malema.
Mosiuoa Lekota was on Monday officially served notice of the Congress of the People’s vote of no confidence in him as its president.
A thief who stole a car with a caravan attached got away with more than he bargained for — as the two owners were in the back.
Israel is ready to stop another aid ship headed to Gaza, a commander said on Tuesday, playing down the prospect of his men shying from confrontation.
Rea Vaya bus drivers will be back at work on Tuesday after the Labour Court ruled that Monday’s strike action was illegal.
The Soccer World Cup faces no terror threat at the moment, according to Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa.
The government does not expect the media to be its "praise singers" over the Soccer World Cup, but urges them to report "objectively".
Israel’s deadly attack on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla was "inexcusable", Nobel Peace Laureate Desmond Tutu said on Monday.
South Africa’s trade account swung back into deficit in April, recording a shortfall of R1,9-billion, compared with a R460-million surplus in March.
Congress of the People (Cope) leader Mosiuoa Lekota will take legal action to overturn a vote of no-confidence in him.
The sentencing of Prince Sifiso Zulu for the deaths of two people in a car crash he caused was postponed on Monday.
Cape Town mayor Dan Plato has called on Makhaza residents in Khayelitsha to protest against the ANCYL for destroying toilet enclosures last week.
JSE trumps other emerging markets.
The Springbok squad to face Wales in a one-off Test in Cardiff on Saturday June 5 has been cleared to tour.
Shock and outrage swept the globe on Monday after Israeli commandos stormed a flotilla of aid ships bound for the Gaza Strip.
McLaren said on Sunday that they hoped they can carry the momentum of winning the Turkish Grand Prix to Canada in two weeks’ time.
The remnants of Tropical Storm Agatha dumped more rain across Central America on Sunday after killing at least 96 people in the region.
About 15 people were killed on Monday when the Israeli navy intercepted ships carrying aid and pro-Palestinian activists toward the Gaza Strip.
A strike by SA Transport and Allied Workers’ Union members against the Passenger Rail Agency of SA went into its third week on Monday.
Hashim Amla struck a magnificent 129 off 115 balls as SA defeated West Indies off the last ball in a high-scoring one-day cricket international.
There was no known terrorism threat to the Soccer World Cup, the national joint operational and intelligence centre said on Sunday.
South Africa may fall victim to a terrorist attack during the World Cup it is hosting in less than two weeks, according to a media report on Sunday.
A Manhattan investment adviser has been dubbed a "Bernie Madoff for celebrities" after being charged with running a Ponzi scheme.
Sudan on Saturday barred three activists from leaving the country to attend a conference on the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Dennis Hopper, the star with acclaimed roles in films including <i>Apocalypse Now</i> and <i>Easy Rider</i>, died on Saturday of prostate cancer.
Dennis Hopper, the star with acclaimed roles in films including <i>Apocalypse Now</i> and <i>Easy Rider</i>, died on Saturday of prostate cancer.
Malawi President Bingu wa Mutharika on Saturday pardoned a gay couple sentenced to 14 years in jail after he held a meeting with the UN’s Ban Ki-moon.
The High Court in Johannesburg issued an interdict on Saturday preventing the Cope electoral conference from moving forward.