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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.

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.

ANC misses out on Polokwane by-election

A DA by-election victory in Limpopo this week was a blow for the ANC but it would take decades to unseat the party in the province.

ANC Women’s League march for rights

ANC Women’s League march for rights

The ANC Women’s League handed over a memorandum demanding a renewed commitment to women’s rights from government.

Donovan Moodley applies for retrial

Donovan Moodley applies for retrial

Arguments have begun in the application of the retrial of Donovan Moodley — the man convicted of kidnapping and murdering Leigh Matthews.

Norwegian mass killer victim of ‘discrediting plot’

Setas must fight corruption, says Nzimande

Tackling corruption, accountability and accessibility would improve the public’s "generally negative" perception of Setas.

Sexwale rapped over ‘evil farmers’ comment

Comments made by Human Settlements Minister Tokyo Sexwale did not constitute hate speech, but were insensitive, the SA Human Rights Commission said.