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Experts warn of security threats brought by load-shedding
House burglaries are on the rise and the banking sector and cash distribution industry consider the risks
Zuma ‘saddened’ by death of Hlala
President Jacob Zuma has expressed sadness at the death of former National Press Club chairperson Patrick Hlahla.
Save the rhino! Castrate a white dude
Chris Roper ponders the National Press Club’s decision to make the rhino Newsmaker of the Year 2012, and what this says about the media.
NPC defends decision to make rhino newsmaker of 2012
The National Press Club has defended its decision to choose the rhino as Newsmaker of the Year 2012, which came under heavy criticism on social media.
Actually we do have ANC members, says CT press club
Cape Town Press Club chairperson Donwald Pressly has openly admitted that some members of the press club are also members of the ruling party.
ANC lashes out at press club ‘alienation’
The ANC says the Cape Town Press Club cannot be regarded as a neutral ground for parties that have no presence in the club.
Petros moves away from Mdluli conspiracy claims
Gauteng police head Mzwandile Petros says he has had his hands too full to be part of a conspiracy to oust crime intelligence head Richard Mdluli.
Press club to meet Sisulu over Mandela coverage
The National Press Club will meet with Defence Minister Lindiwe Sisulu to discuss the treatment of journalists reporting on Mandela’s hospitalisation.
Maharaj lawyer: No charges against City Press — yet
Mac Maharaj has not yet decided whether to press charges against <i>City Press</i> for republishing portions of his 2003 interview with the Scorpions.
Maharaj: I have never been involved in corruption
Presidency spokesperson Mac Maharaj has told the National Press Club he has never been involved in corruption and bribery.
ANC chief whip lambasts ‘Black Tuesday’ campaign
The ANC’s chief whip says the National Press Club’s Black Wednesday plan for this week’s vote on the secrecy Bill are a senseless distortion of facts
Police and policy: Cop deaths aren’t on us, says Mthethwa
Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa says the recent spate of cop killings can’t be blamed on the police’s tough stance on crime and "shoot to kill" policy.
ICD investigating 6 000 cases against police
The Independent Complaints Directorate has said it is investigating an estimated 6 000 cases against the police.
‘Govt attempts to control media unacceptable’
The media do make mistakes at times, but government’s attempts to control media to correct this are unacceptable, says the National Press Club.
Muhammad cartoon: Press club calls for talks
The National Press Club has called for a meeting between Jonathan Shapiro, the <em>M&G</em> and Muslim leaders to discuss a controversial cartoon.