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latest news & developmentsSaps: Validity of Jiba summons not questioned
The SA Police Service says it has never questioned the validity of a summons delivered against deputy prosecutions boss Nomgcobo Jiba.
Eskom contractors fire more than 1 000 workers
Eskom contractors fired over 1 000 workers for taking part in an "illegal" strike at the Medupi power station in Limpopo, the power utility said.
Eskom CEO challenges suspension
The power utility’s chief executive, Tshediso Matona, is challenging his suspension in the Labour Court in Johannesburg.
Mthethwa: No violent removal of Rhodes statue will be supported
Minister Nathi Mthethwa won’t support any violent removal of Cecil Rhodes’ statue from the UCT campus and urges an amicable resolution to the matter.
Sibiya: Judge calls acting head of Hawks ‘dishonest’
High Court Judge Elias Matojane said Berning Ntlemeza’s behaviour was "biased, lacks integrity and honour" after he made false statements under oath.
Former tennis champion guilty of rape
The High Court considered the State’s evidence "overwhelming".
‘Shots fired’: Suspended Hawks boss hurt in accident, says lawyer
Suspended Gauteng Hawks boss Shadrack Sibiya was injured when his car overturned and rolled, his lawyer Victor Nkwashu said on Friday.
Super Rugby: Crusaders beat Lions 34-6
All Blacks flyhalf Dan Carter kicked four conversions and two penalties in the Crusaders’ 34-6 win over South Africa’s Lions in Super Rugby.
Four held over SABC mugging
Four people have been arrested in connection with the robbery of SABC journalists outside Milpark Hospital in Johannesburg this week.
Four more Hawks members suspended
The four are suspected of being involved in the illegal rendition of Zimbabweans in 2010 – the same as Shadrack Sibiya and Anwa Dramat.
Mahlobo blames Sona signal disruptions on ‘glitches’
State Security Minister David Mahlobo has denied reports of signal jamming at the State of the Nation Address, blaming it on equipment glitches.
Man charged over refusal to pay e-tolls
In what’s said to be the first case of its kind, Stoyan Hristov Stoychev faces nearly 2000 charges, including using false plates and avoiding e-tolls.
Mineral resources minister seeking advice on Minerals Bill
The minister told delegates at the 2015 Mining Indaba that anyone who felt aggrieved with the process could approach the department.
Nene approves additional R6.4bn guarantee for SAA
Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene approved an additional guarantee for SAA, bringing the total to R14.4-billion, but there are conditions attached.
DA accusation of SABC meddling riles Muthambi
Communications Minister Faith Muthambi has hit back at DA spokesperson Gavin Davis after he accused her of meddling in SABC board matters.