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Women only at Constitution Hill.

#ForBlackGirlsOnly event promotes sisterhood in Jo’burg

It was energising to be in a room where female bonding strips away the social masks we wear, writes Nelly Shamase.

Czech fugitive Radovan Krejcir and three others are to appear in court to be charged with the murder of businessman Sam Issa.

Media denied access to Krejcir refugee appeal

Czech fugitive Radovan Krejcir’s appeal to be granted permanent refugee status in South Africa will be heard behind closed doors.

Coalitions emerge in proportional systems largely because these systems produce more political parties over time

Multiple homes for many MPs

They may be humble servants of the people but some of SA’s MPs have become wealthy property moguls, with holdings in some desirable areas.

Minister shoots down aircraft deal

Mapisa-Nqakula spells out why she believes the AdoAir jet leasing agreement is full of holes.

President Jacob Zuma and Hu Jintao

China’s intentions gift-wrapped

Presents come at a price — and not at the prices declared by the politicians who received them, writes Nelly Shamase.

Minister of Defence Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula.

Mapisa-Nqakula shoots down aircraft deal

Minister of Defence Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has spelt out why she believes the AdoAir jet leasing agreement is full of holes.

Lesotho convict fights to stay in SA

Katse Dam delegate is fighting extradition from South Africa to serve a 10-year sentence for fraud.

M&G fights to access Krejcir hearing

COMMENT: In the public interest, the media is battling to override the fugitive’s confidentiality status.

On-Point accused gets lifeline

Man in the dock with Julius Malema ‘overcharges’ department for ‘grunt work’

Water and Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa.

Saving Cyril: Molewa accused of meddling

Water Affairs Minister Edna Molewa allegedly intervened to prevent action and possible prosecution of mining companies linked to Cyril Ramaphosa.

Molewa accused of meddling

The water affairs minister denies that she prevented connected mines from being sued for water infringements.

Edna Molewa said it would be ‘unfair’ to single out Cyril Ramaphosa’s Shanduka group.

Legality of operations a grey area if old-order rights exist

Forty-six mines are operating without water licences in SA in violation of the National Water Act, water affairs department documents reveal.

Meet the apartheid cop linked to unionist’s death.

Aggett’s tormentor does work for state

Meet the apartheid cop linked to unionist’s death.

Suspended crime intelligence boss Richard Mdluli.

Richard Mdluli ‘anxious’ to return to work again

Now that suspended crime intelligence boss Richard Mdluli won’t be prosecuted for the murder of Oupa Ramogibe, he is ready to go back to work.

Suspended crime intelligence boss Richard Mdluli.

‘Proud intellectual’ Mdluli professes his innocence

Suspended crime intelligence boss Richard Mdluli made a show-stopping arrival at a Boksburg murder inquest.

Mdluli case: Traumatised family breaks down

The inquest into the murder of Oupa Ramogibe has been a harrowing ordeal of double victimisation for family members who have given evidence.

Suspended crime intelligence boss Richard Mdluli.

‘Mdluli pushed to have murder case closed’

A former detective says suspended crime intelligence boss Richard Mdluli gave instructions that the attempted murder case of Oupa Ramogibe be closed.

Embattled crime intelligence head Richard Mdluli.

Testimony delivers evidence against Mdluli in inquiry

Oupa Ramogibe was driven to the place where he was shot and killed in suspended crime intelligence boss Richard Mdluli’s car, court has heard.

Paul Leisher

Richard Mdluli’s lawyers tear into testimonies

Defence lawyers representing Richard Mdluli put heavy pressure on inquest witnesses at the Boksburg Magistrate’s Court this week.

Embattled crime intelligence head Richard Mdluli.

Mdluli conspicuously absent from murder inquest

Controversial former crime intelligence boss Richard Mduli was absent from the Boksburg Magistrate’s Court on the first day of a murder inquest.