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Lawyers debate ‘misconduct’ in Tlakula case

IEC chair Pansy Tlakula’s counsel has argued that she cannot be punished for misconduct before her appointment, but the prosecution has disputed this.

60 years since the Sharpeville Massacre. Photo: Supplied

Kasrils: ‘Vote No!’ supports ANC’s founding principles

Former minister Ronnie Kasrils says voting against the ruling party in the upcoming elections is a way to "support the ideals of the ANC".

Radovan Krejcir was the target of an apparent bid to kill him outside his Bedfordview office in July this year.

Krejcir-linked alleged murder plotters denied bail

Two of five people accused of attempting to murder investigators in the Radovan Krejcir case have been denied bail.

Strikes on the platinum belt entered it second day

Amcu talks with platinum sector postponed

Talks aimed at resolving an Amcu strike on the platinum belt will resume on Monday and contine for three days.

The Bulls have contracted loose forward Dewald Potgieter.

Amcu strike ruling delayed

A planned Amcu strike in the gold sector could go ahead after an application to prevent it has been postponed by the Labour Court.

The Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union announced it would strike in both the platinum and gold sectors after issuing employers with strike notices.

Amcu strikes gives Oliphant sleepless nights

While Solidarity says a strike by Amcu members would yield no results, the labour minister says the market is entering a turbulent period.

The G20 must take a strong stand against greenwashing by fossil fuel companies.

Numsa: Petrol attendants’ strike to continue

The strike by petrol attendants and car repair workers affiliated to Numsa will continue until the union’s demands are met, says Numsa’s Irvin Jim.

Former defence minister Mosioua Lekota.

Lekota: Cope was not ready for congress

Cope was not in a position to hold a credible elective congress in May 2010, party president Mosiuoa Lekota has told the high court in Johannesburg.

Police ‘changed Marikana story’

Police changed their version of events at Marikana to fit the evidence of expert witnesses, the Farlam commission of inquiry heard.

Marikana: Police did ‘not anticipate’ reaction

Police did not foresee the reaction of protesting Lonmin miners to the deployment of barbed wire, the Farlam commission has heard.

The nine officers implicated in the death of Emidio Macia have received bail after a third attempt. (AFP)

Court denies bail to officers accused of killing Macia

The nine police officers accused of killing taxi driver Emidio Macia have been denied bail by the Benoni Magistrate’s Court.

Strikers carried weapons ‘for protection’ at Marikana

Striking Marikana miners carried weapons for protection, after hearing that NUM members had killed two miners, the Farlam commission of inquiry heard.

IBM announced that it would be opening a research laboratory

Three SA government websites hacked

A hacker has claimed responsibility for disrupting three South African government websites.

Over 100 illegally built homes are being demolished by police in Lenasia.

Lenasia: Demolition reprieve extended

The High Court in Johannesburg has extended an order halting the demolition of houses in Lenasia Extension 13.

Newspaper reports say Hawks spokesperson McIntosh Polela has been suspended three weeks after tweeting a controversial reference to prison rape.

Hawks suspends Polela ‘after rape tweet’

Newspaper reports say Hawks spokesperson McIntosh Polela has been suspended three weeks after tweeting a controversial reference to prison rape.

Julius Malema’s legal team says it will set up a dedicated website to deal with queries.

Army union: Malema is doing what Zuma should have done

The SA National Defence Union says it’s not surprising soldiers invited Malema to visit them – this after military bases were placed on "high alert".

Protestors during a Slut Walk protest on in Johannesburg. “Our primary aim is to contain and prevent sexual violence

More focus on victims to combat sexual crimes

Focusing on the victims of sexual crimes would help to combat and prevent further violence against women and children, says NDPP acting head deputy.

Shivambu apologises to journalist he called ‘white bitch’

Suspended ANCYL spokesperson Floyd Shivambu has apologised to journalist Carien Du Plessis after a settlement was reached in a case against him.

New labour Bill to curb illegal strikes

The labour department says high levels of illegal strikes in South Africa will be addressed through amendments to labour law which includes ballots.

DA tries to keep politics out of Kya Sand protest

DA tries to keep politics out of Kya Sand protest

The Democratic Alliance says it wants to keep politics out the Kya Sand protests, which might have been renewed because of housing problems.