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Timeline: Pistorius’s road from fame to murder sentencing

Paralympian and Olympian Oscar Pistorius fell from grace when he shot and killed his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. We take a look at the events.

Transport minister Fikile Mbalula says that the decision to allow taxis to operate at full capacity is driven by ‘rationale’, not fear

Madonsela clears Mbalula from ‘unmandated’ trips

Thuli Madonsela has found no impropriety with regard to Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula’s trips, and would not initiate action, she said.

There is a sense that political change is in the air

EFF: Zuma’s remarks consistent with dictatorial attitude

The EFF condemned President Jacob Zuma’s alleged "anti-black" remarks made in a speech to the SA Local Government Association.

Eskom chief executive Tshediso Matona is challenging his suspension in the Labour Court in Johannesburg and has also laid a complaint regarding his suspension with the CCMA.

Eskom’s Matone to CCMA over ‘unfair suspension’

While deputy president Ramaphosa assures the country that the Eskom boardroom shenanigans "are not squabbles", Eskom’s controversial chair stays put.

Press Ombud rules in favour of Mail & Guardian

The Press Ombudsman ruled in favour of the Mail & Guardian following a complaint laid by National Nuclear Regulator chief executive Bismark Tyobeka.

The law

Final act: Axed Generations stars go to court

Fourteen of the 16 Generations actors fired from the local soapie last year have made a final court bid to take the new series off air.

Eskom board moves to shed Tsotsi

The Eskom board has tabled a vote of no confidence in its chairperson Zola Tsotsi after he was forced to leave a heated board meeting.

Author Zainub Priya Dala.

Durban writer believes praise for Rushdie behind vicious attack

Durban writer Zainub Priya Dala believes she was assaulted for expressing admiration for controversial novelist Salman Rushdie, her publisher said.

Cope calls for probe into de Kock’s whereabouts

Minister Nathi Nhleko must probe allegations that Eugene De Kock is being kept in a house against his will since his release from prison, Cope said.

DA: Zuma owes SA R52.9-million for Nkandla

Based on Thuli Madonsela’s report, the DA has calculated that Zuma is liable for at least an amount of R52.9-million for the non-security upgrades.

Madonsela: My suspension is motive for spy investigation

Public protector Thuli Madonsela says claims she is a spy are slanderous "shenanigans" aimed at removing her from office.

Parliament’s senior counsel says the DA’s argument to have a parliamentary rule allowing the Speaker to call in police overturned is “extremist”.

DA argument on Mbete calling police is ‘extremist’

The DA’s argument to overturn a parliamentary rule allowing Mbete to call police to remove MP’s was "extremist", says senior counsel for Parliament.

According to court papers

Malema sequestration to be argued in June

The matter would be argued in June, and that it would give Sars and Julius Malema time to file all the necessary court papers.

Flabba was stabbed to death at his home early last Monday morning

Flabba murder accused Manqele granted bail

The magistrate said Sindisiwe Manqele, who has claimed self-defence, would have to comply with several conditions as part of her R10 000 bail.

Flabba was stabbed to death at his home early last Monday morning

Flabba’s girlfriend claims self-defence

Sindisiwe Manqele claims she killed hip hop star Nkululeko "Flabba" Habedi in self-defence, broadcaster eNCA reported.

Minister Collins Chabane killed in Limpopo car accident

Minister Collins Chabane killed in Limpopo car accident

Minister of Public Service and Administration Collins Chabane was killed in an accident early on Sunday morning, the presidency has announced.

Zimbabwean cricket player Brendan Taylor.

India beats Zimbabwe by 6 wickets to stay unbeaten

Brendan Taylor’s flamboyant 138 in a valedictory innings almost spurred Zimbabwe to a shock win over India at the Cricket World Cup on Saturday.

Sekunjalo Investment Holdings has announced that it has taken ownership of the South African Press Association

Sekunjalo announces ownership of Sapa archives

Sekunjalo Investment Holdings, a founding member of the African News Agency (ANA), announced on Friday that it has ownership of Sapa’s archives.

Two by two: Perhaps Bishop Dag Heward-Mills should watch a few series of National Geographic or BBC documentaries.

‘Ulterior motives’ behind plan to suspend McBride

Robert McBride had not yet been suspended but he received a letter from Nathi Nhleko asking him to make submissions on why he should not be suspended.

Pistorius loses bid to prevent state from appealing conviction

Judge Thokozile Masipa said there was nothing new in the counsel’s submissions and it would be tantamount to reviewing her own decision.