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latest news & developmentsAmcu talks with platinum sector postponed
Talks aimed at resolving an Amcu strike on the platinum belt will resume on Monday and contine for three days.
Three SA government websites hacked
A hacker has claimed responsibility for disrupting three South African government websites.
Lenasia: Demolition reprieve extended
The High Court in Johannesburg has extended an order halting the demolition of houses in Lenasia Extension 13.
Hawks suspends Polela ‘after rape tweet’
Newspaper reports say Hawks spokesperson McIntosh Polela has been suspended three weeks after tweeting a controversial reference to prison rape.
Army union: Malema is doing what Zuma should have done
The SA National Defence Union says it’s not surprising soldiers invited Malema to visit them – this after military bases were placed on "high alert".
More focus on victims to combat sexual crimes
Focusing on the victims of sexual crimes would help to combat and prevent further violence against women and children, says NDPP acting head deputy.
Shivambu apologises to journalist he called ‘white bitch’
Suspended ANCYL spokesperson Floyd Shivambu has apologised to journalist Carien Du Plessis after a settlement was reached in a case against him.
New labour Bill to curb illegal strikes
The labour department says high levels of illegal strikes in South Africa will be addressed through amendments to labour law which includes ballots.
ANC misses out on Polokwane by-election
A DA by-election victory in Limpopo this week was a blow for the ANC but it would take decades to unseat the party in the province.
ANC Women’s League march for rights
The ANC Women’s League handed over a memorandum demanding a renewed commitment to women’s rights from government.
Donovan Moodley applies for retrial
Arguments have begun in the application of the retrial of Donovan Moodley — the man convicted of kidnapping and murdering Leigh Matthews.
Setas must fight corruption, says Nzimande
Tackling corruption, accountability and accessibility would improve the public’s "generally negative" perception of Setas.
Sexwale rapped over ‘evil farmers’ comment
Comments made by Human Settlements Minister Tokyo Sexwale did not constitute hate speech, but were insensitive, the SA Human Rights Commission said.