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Sars failing to collect from private sector – EFF

2014-07-02 22:38

EFF says the SA Revenue Service is failing to collect maximum revenue from the private sector, particular from the mineral resources sector.

SANDF granted stay of execution

2014-07-02 22:39

The North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria has ruled in favour of the SA National Defence Force and has set aside an order it had granted for the arrest of three of its senior officials.

Man appears for possessing body parts

2014-07-02 22:39

A Mozambican man accused of possessing human body parts has appeared in the Malamulele Magistrate's Court, Limpopo.

EFF, Amcu want to destabilise SA - Duarte

2014-07-02 20:40

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The Economic Freedom Fighters and trade union Amcu are working together to destabilise the country and the ANC government, ANC deputy secretary general Jessie Duarte says.

Health dept building set alight

2014-07-02 20:41

The reception area of the health department's building in the Pretoria CBD has been set alight.

Alleged nun killers to apply for bail

2014-07-02 20:41

Two men accused of murdering an 82-year-old Roman Catholic nun did not appear as scheduled in the Mthatha Magistrate's Court.

No surprise if Boko Haram in SA - Landers

2014-07-02 19:27

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Deputy International Relations Minister Luwellyn Landers says South Africans should not be surprised if Boko Haram splinter groups are operating in the country.

HOTSTEPPER: Numsa members sing and dance while protesting as they picket outside Eskom Megawatt Park in Sunnighill, on the second day of their nationwide strike in Johannesburg. (Mujahid Safodien, AFP)

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SABC top jobs remain a mystery

2014-07-02 20:41

There has been little action in appointing a new chief executive officer or chief financial officer at the SABC, Communications Minister Faith Muthambi says.

Pretoria blackouts work of saboteurs - mayor

2014-07-02 19:27

Tshwane Mayor Kgosientso Ramokgopa says electricity blackouts in Centurion, south of Pretoria, have been caused by saboteurs.

Official spends R17 000 a month on 'entertainment'

2014-07-02 19:27

A State Security Agency official has spent over R17 000 on "entertainment" in less than a month, it has been revealed.

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Man accused of stabbing pregnant girlfriend in court

2014-07-02 17:48

A Limpopo man accused of stabbing his pregnant girlfriend and her mother to death and setting his friend's house on fire has appeared in the Ritavi Magistrate's Court.

Eastern Cape education HOD suspended

2014-07-02 16:44

Eastern Cape Education MEC Mandla Makupula has placed the head of department Mthunywa Ngonzo on precautionary suspension.

EFF barred again because of dress code

2014-07-02 14:49

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EFF representatives in the Gauteng provincial legislature have again been barred from entering the chamber for being dressed inappropriately, the legislature says.

No new health setback for Krejcir - police

2014-07-02 14:37

Gauteng police say Czech fugitive Radovan Krejcir has not suffered any new health setbacks, after a report indicated he may have suffered a heart attack.

Minister begs for ceasefire at NPA

2014-07-02 13:10

Justice Minister Michael Masutha has called for an end to infighting at the NPA, and saw the first priority at the troubled body as resolving the fate of prosecuting chief Mxolisi Nxasana.

Alleged cop killer appears in court

2014-07-02 12:41

A man accused of murdering a police officer in his driveway last week has appeared in court, while three other suspects linked to the murder are still at large, Gauteng police say.

Pistorius traumatised, depressed, court hears

2014-07-02 12:15

Oscar Pistorius is suffering from post-traumatic stress and a major depressive order and the chances of suicide will increase unless he continues to get treatment, court has heard.

Pistorius agent questioned over travel plans

2014-07-02 11:23

Prosecutor Gerrie Nel has cross-examined Oscar Pistorius's agent on arranging documents for his girlfriend to accompany him on international trips.

Krejcir admitted to prison hospital

2014-07-02 10:45

Czech fugitive Radovan Krejcir's attorney has confirmed that his client has been admitted to a prison hospital wing, after a report indicated he may have had a heart attack.

EFF MPL kicked out over 'boer' comment

2014-07-02 09:20

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The EFF leader in the Eastern Cape legislature has been kicked out of the House for calling white people boers, according to a report.

R50K reward for arrest of DJ wanted for murder

2014-07-02 09:19

A R50 000 reward has been offered for the arrest of a radio DJ who allegedly killed his girlfriend in Jabulani, Soweto.

ANC MP wants anthem broadcast twice a day

2014-07-02 08:01

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An ANC MP has suggested the SABC broadcast the national anthem twice a day to foster patriotism, according to a report.

SANDF shocked, concerned by arrest warrants

2014-07-02 07:30

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The SA National Defence Force says it is shocked but not surprised that the actions of a trade union led to an order for the arrest of three leading SANDF officers.

KZN premier gets traffic cop deaths report

2014-07-02 06:29

KwaZulu-Natal premier Senzo Mchunu has received a report from the commission of inquiry into the deaths of eight applicants for traffic officer jobs.

Contraband cigarettes worth R3.5m seized

2014-07-01 22:14

Contraband cigarettes, with an estimated street value of nearly R3.5m, have been seized in Limpopo.

'House of horrors' wife's bail bid postponed

2014-07-01 22:14

The bail application of a woman, accused of attempted murder and child abuse along with her husband, will continue in the Springs Magistrate's Court.

Workers not free - Vavi

2014-07-01 21:02

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Zwelinzima Vavi says the strike is a political fight for a living wage.

EFF castigated for 'disgusting' behaviour

2014-07-01 21:01

"Disgusting" is among the adjectives used by parties criticising the EFF's behaviour in the Gauteng legislature.

Protect the party - Ramphele

2014-07-01 20:17

Agang SA leader Mamphela Ramphele has called on her party to protect the organisation's image and defend it from power-hungry members.

Integrity commissioner to probe EFF

2014-07-01 20:02

Gauteng legislature Speaker Ntombi Mekgwe will ask the integrity commissioner to investigate the conduct of EFF members.

Tlakula granted leave of absence

2014-07-01 19:05

President Jacob Zuma has granted IEC chairperson Pansy Tlakula's request for a special leave of absence.

Zuma receives Mandela condolences books

2014-07-01 18:36

President Jacob Zuma has received thousands of condolence books paying tribute to former president Nelson Mandela.

AS IT HAPPENED: Pistorius trial, day 35

2014-07-01 09:08

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Get the latest details as Oscar Pistorius's murder trial enters its 35th day.

Don't waste votes on smaller parties - Zille

2014-07-01 17:38

DA leader Helen Zille says Ethekwini residents should not waste their by-election votes on smaller parties.

Oscar trial - key points from day 35

2014-07-01 16:36

An acoustics expert says Oscar Pistorius’s neighbours could have heard a woman screaming the night Reeva Steenkamp was shot, while his manager described the star sprinter being seriously in love with her.

AfriForum submits opinion on secrecy bill

2014-07-01 15:25

AfriForum has submitted new legal opinion on the protection of state information bill to President Jacob Zuma to address various concerns, deputy CEO Ernst Roets says.

EFF: Gauteng police assaulted members

2014-07-01 14:43

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Gauteng police assaulted two members of the EFF when they were forcefully removed from the provincial legislature chamber because of wearing inappropriate clothing, the party claims.

By-elections in 6 provinces - IEC

2014-07-01 13:52

The IEC has announced that by-elections will be held in six provinces.

Oscar planned to take Reeva overseas - agent

2014-07-01 12:36

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Oscar Pistorius planned to take his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp to two of his athletics meetings in the UK and Brazil, as well as an Andrea Bocelli concert in Italy, his agent has testified.

ANC fires 3 more Limpopo mayors

2014-07-01 11:01

The ANC has announced that three more Limpopo mayors have been recalled from office, after four mayors were relieved of their duties last week.

4 arrested for stealing manhole covers

2014-07-01 11:02

Four people have been arrested following a raid on a scrap yard in Putfontein where 18 steel manhole covers were recovered, Ekurhuleni metro police say.

BMW rebuked over 'stolen!' ad

2014-07-01 09:01

BMW has been rebuked over a controversial billboard featuring the outline of a Mini Cooper, with a large hole where the car should be, and the wording “Drive it like it’s stolen!”

Mixed reaction to land bill

2014-07-01 07:12

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The ANC has described the restitution of land rights amendment bill and the property valuation bill as a victory for those dispossessed of their land, while the EFF has rejected the new bills as unethical and expensive.

Man appears for attempted murder of cop

2014-07-01 07:02

A North West man has appeared in the Garankuwa Magistrate's Court for attempted murder and illegal possession of a firearm.

Nel to question Oscar's sound expert

2014-07-01 05:27

The State will begin its cross-examination of an acoustics expert who testified in the trial of murder-accused paralympian Oscar Pistorius.

Agang members expelled after Ramphele row

2014-06-30 21:26

Agang SA members who were involved in a meeting called to suspend leader Mamphela Ramphele have been expelled, the party says.

Marikana strikers decided to kill cops - Mr X

2014-07-01 05:00

Strikers decided to kill police during a platinum sector strike in Marikana, North West, the Farlam Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria has heard.

Land claim process reopened

2014-06-30 21:16

A claims process that compensates black families who were removed from their land under white rule has been reopened, to offer redress to those who failed to meet earlier deadlines.

Editor's resignation amicable, mutual

2014-06-30 20:13

The resignation of The Star newspaper's editor Makhudu Sefara was amicable and mutually agreed upon, Independent Newspapers says.

SANDF challenges top brass arrest order

2014-07-02 17:48

The SA National Defence Force has filed an application with the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria challenging an order for the arrest of three of its top officials.

Judge orders embargo on Oscar psych reports

2014-07-02 16:00

Judge Thokozile Mapisa has granted a court order prohibiting the further media publication about Oscar Pistorius’s psychiatric reports, at the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria.

SAHRC identify need for hearings on farm attacks

2014-07-02 14:37

The SA Human Rights Commission says there is a strong need for its planned public hearings to address safety and security on farms.

3 due in court for KZN killings

2014-07-02 14:37

Three men accused of murders in Mountain Rise are set to appear in the Pietermaritzburg Magistrate's Court.

Man killed in Cape Town crash

2014-07-02 13:10

A man has died when two cars collided on Ou Kaapse Weg near Fish Hoek, Cape Town.

SAHRC set to hold hearing on farm murders

2014-07-02 12:41

AfriForum says the SA Human Rights Commission will hold a public hearing about farm murders, following a request to look into the matter.

Botman's funeral details announced

2014-07-02 12:04

Stellenbosch University has released details of the memorial service and funeral service for its late rector and vice-chancellor, Professor Russel Botman, both of which will be streamed online.

Pistorius roommate explains moving rooms

2014-07-02 10:48

Paralympian Arnu Fourie has explained why he asked to move rooms at the London Paralympics following questions about the matter in Oscar Pistorius's murder trial.

4th body retrieved from collapsed Soweto building

2014-07-02 10:45

The body of a fourth person has been retrieved from the ruins of a collapsed building in Soweto, as police arrested four people for stealing scrap metal from the premises.

Report details Mandela funeral overspending

2014-07-02 09:19

An East London company was paid R49 000 to supply cleaning and sanitary materials for the funeral of Nelson Mandela in December last year, it has been reported.

AS IT HAPPENED: Day 36, Pistorius trial

2014-07-02 09:13

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We bring you the latest details from Oscar Pistorius's 36th day in the North Gauteng High Court where he is facing charges of murdering Reeva Steenkamp.

Look up Durban! BA's A380 is overhead

2014-07-02 09:23

If you’re a Durban-based aerophile you might want to look up this week, as British Airways has been flying its big and beautiful Airbus A380 over the city for the past few days.

North West mother gets 12 life sentences

2014-07-02 06:29

A woman has been handed 12 life sentences for sexual offences against her own children, North West police say.

Nel to continue questioning Oscar's agent

2014-07-02 05:37

The State is expected to continue its cross-examination of murder-accused paralympian Oscar Pistorius' agent Petrus van Zyl at the North Gauteng High Court.

EFF condemns removal of members

2014-07-01 22:14

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The EFF national leadership has condemned what it calls the violent and undemocratic decision of the ANC Speaker to remove its members from the Gauteng legislature.

Nkwinti: Khoi, San not forgotten on land

2014-07-02 05:00

Government is working on policy that will allow the Khoi and San people to lodge claims on land lost prior to the 1913 cut-off date, Rural Development and Land Reform Minister Gugile Nkwinti says.

Advocate wants free legal aid in fraud case

2014-07-01 21:02

An advocate who allegedly cheated Legal Aid SA and faces criminal charges over it now wants free legal aid representation, the Specialised Commercial Crime Court in Bellville has heard.

Mr X's credibility questioned

2014-07-01 20:38

Phone records indicate that police witness "Mr X", is falsifying evidence, the Farlam Commission of Inquiry has heard.

Manhunt under way for cop killers

2014-07-01 20:02

The Western Cape police has vowed to find the killers of three policemen in Cape Town.

Oscar smirks at Nel's 'calculated' comment

2014-07-01 20:01

Oscar Pistorius smirked when State prosecutor Gerrie Nel said the Paralympian had “calculated reasons” for wanting to take Reeva Steenkamp to an athletics competition.