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“This was a manufactured type of evidence in this case. I’m really not happy that it was provisionally withdrawn, because it is still hanging at the end of the day,” Sibiya said. (Paul Botes/M&G)

Hawks appoint acting head for Gauteng after Sibiya’s suspension

The crime-fighting body announced on Thursday that it had appointed Major General Nhlamvu Elias Dlamini as acting head of the Hawks in Gauteng.

Road rage, attack case against Malema withdrawn

Julius Malema is said to have attacked a man who complained about the EFF leader’s behaviour in traffic. The complainant has now withdrawn the case.

Singer R Kelly. (Reuters)

Lungisa arrested after making up R Kelly concert

Former National Youth Development Agency head Andile Lungisa and three mates banked an amount of R2.5-million after lying about a contract.

In November, South Africa’s vegetable prices were deflated — -2,6%.

Lots of job opportunities in environment sector, says minister

Hundreds of people have converged at the Pretoria National Botanical Gardens for the annual commemoration of the World Environment Day.

National police commissioner Riah Phiyega.

Phiyega: I can’t confirm police shot 34 people at Marikana

It is unconfirmed that police officers shot dead striking mineworkers in Marikana last year, the police commissioner has told the Farlam commission.

Reports that Mandela’s medical team were on board when the aircraft crashed in  Drakensberg have been denied by SANDF.

SANDF: Mandela’s medics were not on board when plane crashed

The South African National Defence Force has denied claims that a military plane that crashed in the Drakensberg was carrying Madiba’s medical team.

Western Cape Premier Helen Zille.

Cosatu demands motion of no confidence against Zille

The ANC and opposition parties should table a motion of no confidence in Western Cape Premier Helen Zille, Cosatu has said.

Willem De Beer consoles teammate Shaun De Jager after they failed to complete their men’s 4 X 400-meter relay heat the athletics in the Olympic Stadium at the 2012 Summer Olympics

Olympics: SA relay team’s disappointing run

South Africa’s 4×400 metres relay team were outclassed in the final at the London Olympic Games on Friday night.

The Constitutional Court.

ConCourt rules SA can’t extradite suspects in death row cases

The Constitutional Court has ruled that SA may not extradite foreign nationals suspected of crimes that may lead to them to face the death penalty.

Winnie Madikizela-Mandela wth Zondwa and Zenani Mandela.

Winnie’s no saint, says Ndabeni

Winnie Madikizela-Mandela should not criticise President Zuma’s morals, as she’s no saint herself, says deputy communications minister Stella Ndabeni.

Englands inbound tour to South Africa drew to a lacklustre close as the teams drew their third and final test 14-14 in Port Elizabeth.

Boks tie with England in uninspired performance

England’s inbound tour to South Africa drew to a lacklustre close as the teams drew their third and final test 14-14 in Port Elizabeth.

Russian Maria Sharapova has made tennis history and grown her global superstar status by winning the French Open title.

Sharapova pencilled in as Olympic flag-bearer

Newly-crowned French Open champion Maria Sharapova is a candidate to be Russia’s flag-bearer at the opening of next month’s London Olympics.

Former ANC treasurer general Mathews Phosa. (Gallo)

Phosa admits ANC has ‘dropped the ball on nation building’

ANC treasurer general Mathews Phosa has acknowledged that the party has neglected interaction with minorities and needs to become more inclusive.

Springbok captain Jean de Villiers. Gallo

Boks ready for England Test

Springbok captain Jean de Villiers says they’ve had a fantastic week despite limited preparation time, insisting they are ready for the England Test.

Hate speech charges to be laid against Lamola

AfriForum and TAU SA are to lay charges against ANC Youth League deputy president Ronald Lamola over comments he made about land reform.

Mathews Phosa at the 24th ANC Youth League National Congress held at Gallagher Estates on June 18 2011. Gallo

Phosa: SA must debate changes to the Constitution

ANC treasurer general Mathews Phosa says SA must debate possible changes to the Constitution but it mustn’t be changed for narrow political interests.

mining department growth industry

The SA mining industry will regain its competitiveness as its growth constraints are addressed, the mineral resources department has said.

Numsa strikes out at ANC leadership

A Numsa report, due to be presented to the union’s 9th national congress in Durban, claims the ANC is in trouble and has left the masses leaderless.

Mdluli ‘stressed’ work

Suspended intelligence boss

IPID police report

A police watchdog body has said it would lay charges against a worrying number of police officers who failed to report wrongdoing.