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Kings of Leon set Jo’burg on fire

Tens of thousands of fans were wowed by American rock band Kings of Leon with their first concert in Jo’burg.

Constitution allegation ‘propaganda’

Malema hearing continues at month-end

ANCYL president Julius Malema’s disciplinary hearing has been reconvened to October 26, where final witnesses are expected to testify.

Mbalula urges Boks to ‘moer’ opponents

Fans in green and gold lined the streets of Sandton to bid farewell to the Springboks as they depart for New Zealand ahead of the Rugby World Cup.

Big freeze puts hope for an early spring on ice

Another cold front accompanied by heavy snowfalls, sleet and hail has swept across the country, dashing hopes of an early spring.

Eric Miyeni changes tune on Ferial Haffajee

Eric Miyeni changes tune on Ferial Haffajee

<i>City Press</i> editor Ferial Haffajee has integrity, columnist Eric Miyeni has said, days after calling her a "black snake in the grass".

Zuma to take Gaddafi to task over Hammerl’s death

SA govt vows to find Hammerl’s body

The government will do everything in its power to repatriate the body of South African photojournalist Anton Hammerl.

Task team set up to tackle homophobic attacks

A national task team is to tackle hate crimes against lesbians and gays, the justice ministry said on Wednesday.

Zuma: Don’t throw away your vote

Zuma: Don’t throw away your vote

President Jacob Zuma urged thousands of ANC supporters in Soweto not to "throw away their vote" during the May 18 local government elections.

Malema: Hate speech trial is ‘cheap politicking’

Malema: Hate speech trial is ‘cheap politicking’

ANCYL president Julius Malema said on Wednesday that AfriForum brought a hate speech case against him only because it wanted the "limelight".

I am no racist

I am no racist, says Malema

ANCYL president Julius Malema denied being a racist when he took the stand on a hate speech charge at the Equality Court in Johannesburg on Wednesday.

Struggle song intended to inspire

Struggle song intended to inspire, court hears

The intention of a struggle song containing the lyrics "shoot the boer" was to inspire and mobilise people, the ANC’s Gwede Mantashe told a court.

Witness too afraid to testify

Witness too afraid to testify, Malema case hears

A witness in the hate speech case against ANCYL president Julius Malema "was too afraid to testify", the Equality Court heard on Friday.

Lawyers confirm Malema will appeal expulsion

Shoot the boer: ‘It’s a chant, not a song’

<em>Ayesaba Amagwala</em>, which contains the lyrics "shoot the boer", is not a song but a chant, a music expert has told the Equality Court.

Pikitup strike: Union threatens to approach Protector

Pikitup strike: Union threatens to approach Protector

The SA Municipal Workers’ Union on Thursday threatened to approach the Public Protector about alleged corruption at waste management agency Pikitup.

Pikitup workers raise stink about alleged corruption

Johannesburg’s rubbish collectors will go on a full-blown strike from Thursday, following numerous disputes with management.

Majali co-accused sent for observation

Three people accused of fraud alongside controversial businessman Sandile Majali will be sent for mental observation, a court ordered on Friday.

Rhino poachers sentenced to 25 years in prison

Rhino-poaching accused to appear in court on Wednesday

Any vet found guilty of disgracing the profession through improper conduct may be barred from practising, the SA Veterinary Council said on Tuesday.

Runaway tiger reunited with owner

Panjo the tiger was found on Wednesday night after going walkabout for two days.

Eleven babies die at Natalspruit Hospital

The Gauteng health department has confirmed the deaths of 11 babies, several of them unborn, at the Natalspruit Hospital in Katlehong.

Hawkers protest at Soccer City

Hawkers protested outside Safa House in Soweto on Wednesday, saying they were struggling to survive after being evicted from around Soccer City.