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‘No more parties in Tshwane’

The DA’s mayoral candidate for the capital city, Solly Msimanga, says he will redirect the money used for festivities to the youth if elected.

Minister of Justice and Correctional Services Michael Masutha. (David Harrison/M&G)

Bid to keep Janusz Walus behind bars dismissed

Justice Minister Michael Masutha’s application for leave to appeal a judgment which ordered the release of Chris Hani’s killer has been dismissed.

Leaders weigh in on ‘pornographic’ levels of state capture in SA

Politicians, analysts and civic leaders have gathered to discuss the issue of private influence on public decision-making.

President Jacob Zuma has requested information from the department of defence on buying a new presidential jet.

R4bn price tag for presidential jet ‘impractical’ – Armscor

The reported R4-billion price tag for a new presidential jet was impractical, the government defence and security acquisition agency, Armscor, said.

Energy Minister Jeff Radebe. (Madelene Cronje/M&G)

The numbers behind Operation Fiela

Since the start of Operation Fiela, over 9 000 arrests have been made and over 15 000 undocumented immigrants repatriated, Jeff Radebe revealed.

NPA boss reshuffles top leadership

Shaun Abrahams has reshuffled the NPA leadership – while the Bar Council says Jiba could still be barred despite charges against her being dropped.

The charges related to Jiba’s decision to prosecute Johan Booysen, the former head of the Hawks in KwaZulu-Natal, on racketeering charges. (Gallo)

NPA to withdraw charges against Jiba

The NPA has said it is withdrawing the charges of fraud and perjury against Nomgcobo Jiba relating to the prosecution of KZN Hawks head Johan Booysen.

An urgent motion has been launched by Derby-Lewis in the Pretoria High Court

Derby-Lewis showed no remorse for ‘heinous act’

The Pretoria high court has heard that Clive Derby-Lewis’s apologies were mere lip service and the initial decline of his parole request was rational.

Arms deal critic: Armscor’s role was usurped by government

Arms deal critic Richard Young has questioned Cabinet’s role in the arms deal, saying that final decisions were "strangely" being made by Cabinet.

Cancel contracts, return military equipment – arms deal critic

Anti-arms deal campaigner Terry Crawford-Browne has criticised the arms deal contracts and recommends Jacob Zuma blacklist companies like Thales.

Marikana: Cop says protesters were peaceful

A senior police officer has told the Farlam commission ​that an "excited" Lonmin employee instructed police to confront a peaceful protest group.

The Farlam commission has been postponed until next week to study information police have held back in the inquiry into 44 deaths at Marikana.

Marikana: Mr X converts to Christianity

The Farlam commission has heard that police witness Mr X would be discarding muti, to follow the prescripts of Christianity.

Mourners at Foster Rivombo’s memorial service in January.

Shots fired at Tshwane protesters

Security guards have allegedly shot one of the men protesting against the ill treatment of vendors at the hands of the Tshwane Metro police.

Members of the Tshwane traders’ forum at the memorial service of vegetable vendor Foster Rivombo

Pretoria hawkers protest against alleged abuse by police

More than 100 hawkers have gathered in Pretoria, protesting against alleged abuse by the Tshwane Metro police.

Trevor Manuel is expected to give evidence relating to Fikile Mbalula’s 2010 appointment as sports minister, which Manuel has publicly suggested the controversial Gupta brothers had influence over. (Paul Botes/M&G)

Manuel rejects reports about arms deal problems

Concluding his evidence, former finance Trevor Manuel has rejected claims he said there were issues with the arms deal that wouldn’t be uncovered.

Lieutenant Colonel Salmon Vermaak.

Senior cop questioned about involvement in Marikana strike

The SAPS has quizzed Lieutenant Colonel Salmon Vermaak about an episode where he instructed a junior police officer to fire at a protester in 2012.

During President Jacob Zuma’s successful electioneering campaign in Mpumalanga

‘We have done well’ – Zuma on 20 years of democracy

While addressing a crowd at South Africa’s annual Freedom Day celebrations at the Union Buildings, President Jacob Zuma has sung government’s praises.

Officials were struggling to cope with the scale of death and destruction

Marikana commission: Farlam to rule on police witness Mr X

Marikana commission chairperson Ian Farlam says his decision on allowing Mr X to testify in camera will be made public on Tuesday.

Mpofu threatens to expose Marikana witness Mr X

The laywer says the SAPS must show that Mr X’s life is in danger, otherwise he has a duty to inform his clients of the man’s identity.

EFF: Opposition parties will act against Tlakula

EFF leader Julius Malema says opposition parties will initiate legal proceedings against the IEC if chairperson Pansy Tlakula does not resign.