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The general secretary of the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa), Irvin Jim, was candid in claiming that he did not view the MK Party as a socialist-oriented party.

The Left that is not left at all

The general secretary of the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa), Irvin Jim, was candid in claiming that he did not view the MK Party as a socialist-oriented…

Serviced stands prepared by the City of Ekurhuleni in 2016 have been standing vacant because people refuse to move, saying they were promised houses. Photos: Kimberly Mutandiro

Boksburg families refuse to move to serviced sites

The Balmoral housing development was intended to benefit families living in informal settlements in Boksburg, Ekurhuleni and surrounding communities

The five people on trial — Ncube, Bongani Ntanzi, Mthokozisi Maphisa, Muzikawukhulelwa Sibiya and Fisokuhle Ntuli — have pleaded not guilty to charges of premeditated murder, attempted murder, armed robbery, illegal possession of a firearm and the illegal possession of ammunition. (Gallo Images/OJ Koloti)

Meyiwa trial: State questions accused’s ‘police assault’ claims

Muzikawukhulelwa Sibiya is on the stand in the trial-within-a-trial to determine whether confessions made by him and Bongani Ntanzi are admissible This content is restricted to…

Investigating officer Brigadier Bongani Gininda has denied that he offered R3 million to accused two, Bongani Ntanzi, to implicate the “right people” in the murder of football star Senzo Meyiwa. (Anesh Debiky/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

Meyiwa murder: Defence alleges accused was assaulted until he ‘messed himself’

Defence advocate Thulani Mngomezulu told the Pretoria high court that state witness Constable Jabulani Buthelezi went beyond the scope of his work

Forensic pathology vehicles at Angelo informal settlement in Boksburg removing bodies of people who died after inhaling poisonous gas. Picture: City of Ekurhuleni

Illegal mining possible cause of Boksburg gas leak

Nitrate oxide from gas cylinders is believed to be the cause of the explosion

Measured approach: Constitutional Court Justice Zukisa Tshiqi works hard at keeping an open mind when presiding over cases in court. (Paul Botes/M&G)

Zukisa Tshiqi: The quiet fighter

The recently appointed Constitutional Court judge firmly believes in the power of listening

Birchwood Hotel (Photo Archive)

Birchwood Hotel

Trailblazing in the conference sector

Children’s comprehension and vocabulary improves when parents read to them.

Children’s book fair wants young minds to be turned on by reading

The aim of the event is to encourage young people as well as illustrators and authors.

Arms cache found in Boksburg

Eight unlicensed firearms were found in a home in Boksburg North, Johannesburg on Thursday, Gauteng police said.

Union concerned about latest mining deaths

The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) said it was saddened by Friday’s news of the deaths of another three mineworkers.

Call to make price-fixing illegal

The recent National Anti-Corruption Summit supported moves to make price-fixing a crime — despite opposition from the Competition Commission.

Reeling from shock

In Maputo, Bayano Valy finds a range of explanations for the attacks on foreigners in South Africa.

Minister: Black empowerment must factor in export deals

Company black-empowerment levels must be considered before firms benefit from international export agreements, Agriculture and Land Affairs Minister Lulu Xingwana said on Friday.…

Squatters resist Red Ants in Boksburg

Squatters burned tyres, threw stones and toyi-toyied in Boksburg on Wednesday when security guards, known as the ”Red Ants”, moved in to evict them and demolish their shacks.…