The man who killed psychology student Bianca Warburton was sentenced to life imprisonment by a court in Johannesburg on Wednesday.

Socio-economic problems are the major cause of xenophobia in South Africa, the United Nations refugee agency said in Johannesburg on Wednesday.

The proposed media appeals tribunal is receiving "overwhelming support" from South Africans, ANC spokesperson Jackson Mthembu said on Monday.

Gauteng minister for community safety Khabisi Mosunkutu on Tuesday said he was confident police could handle attacks at Kya Sands.

There is no political interference in the prosecutorial proceeding of any case in the country, says prosecutions boss Menzi Simelane.

The ANC said on Friday it was concerned about the launching of a campaign against its youth league president, Julius Malema, by the FF+.

Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane on Monday vowed that 2010 was the year of action for the province.

There are no divisions in the SABC board over the appointment of new group CEO Solly Mokoetle, chairperson Dr Ben Ngubane said on Wednesday.