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latest news & developmentsGordhan threatens to go to court as tensions with Sars ripple
Pravin Gordhan says he will go to court to protect himself if necessary as Zuma and ANC express confidence in the finance minister.
Parly prepares for Zuma impeachment debate
MPs will debate a motion of impeachment against the president on September 1 for allowing Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir to leave South Africa.
Brics summit to deepen ties between member states – Zuma
The 7th Brics summit this week will see a deepening of relations in the emerging markets bloc as member nations sign a range of new agreements.
SANDF deny SA troops held hostage over Bashir saga
The defence force rejected reports that South African National Defence Force troops in Darfur were threatened to prevent the arrest of Omar al-Bashir.
Salga declares dispute with Treasury over Eskom debt
The Local government Association declared a dispute with Treasury to release of R1-billion to 39 municipalities whose funding is being withheld.
Baleka Mbete sworn in as speaker of the House
ANC national chair Baleka Mbete is the uncontested new speaker of the National Assembly after receiving more than 70% of the votes.
Chief justice swears in fifth Parliament’s MPs
Parliament’s 400 new and returning MPs have been sworn in, with newcomers including Julius Malema and Floyd Shivambu.
Oscar trial: Nel accuses Pistorius of faking tears
Prosecutor Gerrie Nel has accused Oscar Pistorius of faking emotional distress while being cross-examined about shooting Reeva Steenkamp.
Oscar trial: Cop justifies moving evidence in house
A police investigator says he had moved objects on the scene where Oscar Pistorius shot Reeva Steenkamp as a legitimate part of the investigation.
Pistorius was on stumps, says expert
A forensic expert has disputed Oscar Pistorius’s claim that he was wearing his prosthetic legs when he broke down a door to reach Reeva Steenkamp.
Ex-girlfriend tells court Oscar attached to his gun
A former girlfriend of Oscar Pistorius has told the court he was obsessed with firearms and that he cheated on her with Reeva Steenkamp.
Pistorius tried to revive Steenkamp, says neighbour
In a dramatic testimony, a neighbour of Oscar Pistorius has told a court that he found the athelete crying next to the dying Reeva Steenkamp.
Pistorius’s lawyer Roux leaves a trail of high-profile cases
Having fought and won a string of high-profile criminal cases, lawyer Barry Roux’s reputation will be tested when he defends Oscar Pistorius.
SA prepares to host world leaders for Mandela funeral
Ahead of former president Nelson Mandela’s state funeral in Qunu next Sunday, SA has begun its preparation to welcome international leaders.
Info Bill sent back to ad hoc committee
The National Assembly has referred the Protection of State Information Bill back to the ad hoc committee because of procedural failures.