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Mandela back home after weekend in hospital

Mandela back home after weekend in hospital

Nelson Mandela is back home after being discharged from hospital where he underwent a minor procedure investigating an abdominal complaint.

New game plan for sport set for 2012

Mbalula: Forget quotas, SA sport needs a solid plan

To develop and transform sport, SA needs a plan that moves beyond quotas and doesn’t fixate on rugby, cricket and soccer, the sports minister says.

Busa

Busa, opposition parties welcome mid-term budget

Most opposition parties and Busa have broadly supported Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan’s medium-term budget policy statement tabled on Tuesday.

Enough talk, time to tackle acid mine drainage

Much faster action was needed to find a solution to acid mine drainage on the Witwatersrand, Rand Uranium CEO John Munro said on Tuesday.

Zuma calls for ANC unity in Western Cape

President Jacob Zuma on Sunday renewed his appeal for unity in the ANC in the Western Cape ahead of the May 18 local government elections.

Court hears decision on Zuma’s case is reviewable

Zuma urged to focus on jobs, economy

As President Jacob Zuma readies for his third State of the Nation address, there is no shortage of advice as to what he should say.

Info Bill: Govt ‘not seeking to cover up corruption’

Those who argue against the Protection of Information Bill believe SA has no legitimate national security to protect, Minister Siyabonga Cwele said.

‘We need to know what our government is up to’

‘We need to know what our government is up to’

The DA on Tuesday delivered a petition containing 28 710 signatures, protesting the Protection of Information Bill, to Tuynhuys.

Govt backs ministers over parliamentary questions

Govt backs ministers over parliamentary questions

The government moved on Friday to discount suggestions that Cabinet ministers are failing to answer questions in Parliament.

Govt: There’s no intention to limit media freedom

The government is concerned about negative foreign coverage of its perceived attempts to place restrictions on the press, a spokesperson has said.

Judgement reserved in Cope court stand-off

Judgement reserved in Cope court stand-off

Judgement has been reserved in a legal battle over whether Cope leader Mosiuoa Lekota has the right to take up leadership of the party in Parliament.

CWU worried about ‘infighting’ at Communications Dept.

CWU worried about ‘infighting’ at Communications Dept.

The Communication Workers Union is "horror-struck by infightings" in the Communications Department led by Minister Siphiwe Nyanda.

Dandala rues Cope’s ‘tawdry’ leadership battle

Dandala rues Cope’s ‘tawdry’ leadership battle

Congress of the People’s (Cope) Mvume Dandala formally resigned as its parliamentary leader and as an MP with immediate effect on Thursday.

Delay likely in switch to digital broadcasting

The switchover date from analogue to digital broadcasting could be delayed by a few months, Communications Minister Siphiwe Nyanda said on Tuesday.

Govt won’t be ‘blackmailed’ over ARVs

Govt won’t be ‘blackmailed’ over ARVs, says minister

The government won’t tolerate what amounts to ‘blackmail’ in the provision of ARVs by local firms and could look further afield for cheaper suppliers.

Matric results a wake-up call for SA

The 2009 matric results indicated there were problems throughout the education system, according to experts in the field.

Police committee supports illegal gun amnesty

The National Assembly’s police committee on Tuesday recommended the green light be given to a proposed amnesty for surrendering illegal firearms.

Manuel: Purchase of expensive car ‘not well-advised’

Minister Trevor Manuel on Wednesday conceded that buying a R1,2-million BMW for his official use was not well-advised.

Icasa urged to cut ‘excessive’ cellphone call charges

MPs on Tuesday urged Icasa to act speedily to reduce the cost of cellphone call charges in South Africa.

Gordhan: Govt spending will not be cut

Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan on Wednesday indicated government would not reduce spending because of the recession, but increase borrowings instead.