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Simelane's 'shoddy' CV under scrutiny

24 comment(s) | Menzi Simelane's CV -- President Jacob Zuma's only point of reference in appointing him NPA head -- was "shoddy", the DA said on Tuesday.

Twenty years after Mandela's release, SA struggles

32 comment(s) | Twenty years after Nelson Mandela was freed from prison, South Africa is a vibrant democracy, but millions still live in poverty.

Central Methodist Church 'unsuitable' for children

5 comment(s) | Although Johannesburg's Central Methodist Church was an "unsuitable" shelter for children, it was their only option amid a lack of government support.

Advocate Barbie fights to stay out of jail

4 comment(s) | There is no absolute certainty that Cezanne Visser will not commit another sex act without further rehabilitation, a court heard on Tuesday.

Fifteen killed in KZN orphanage fire

0 comment(s) | Fifteen people, including at least eight children, were burnt to death at an orphanage outside Newcastle on Tuesday, the KZN government said.

Violence continues during Balfour protests

11 comment(s) | The library in Balfour's Siyathemba township went up in flames on Tuesday afternoon during a violent protest.

Zuma close to appointing defence secretary

3 comment(s) | President Jacob Zuma will soon appoint a permanent defence secretary, Defence Minister Lindiwe Sisulu said on Tuesday.

Calm returns to Balfour

3 comment(s) | Balfour was calm on Tuesday morning following violent protests on Monday, Mpumalanga police said.

Security Ministry petitions court in Selebi matter

0 comment(s) | The State Security Ministry has petitioned a court to prevent a former intelligence official from testifying in the trial of Jackie Selebi.

'President Zuma not fit for office'

110 comment(s) | Cope will move for a motion of no confidence in President Jacob Zuma when Parliament resumes this week, Cope deputy president Mbhazima Shilowa says.
The turning tide
The turning tide A selection of South African newspapers shows the reaction to the news that President Jacob Zuma had fathered a child out of wedlock. The president -- who is preparing to deliver his State of the National speech this week -- belatedly apologised for the incident over the weekend. (Denis Farrell, AP) Read more

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NRF suspends top gun

Fallout with the director of the South African Astronomical Observatory could jeopardise a R20-billion project.

Cope takes Nyanda to Public Protector

New Public Protector Thulisile Madonsela will receive her first major complaint since taking office last October.

Zille thwarts ANC's illegal land grab

Western Cape premier legally challenges the transfer of prime provincial land worth R500-million.

CCMA under pressure

Retrenchment disputes have increased, with less-skilled employees of labour brokers being the first to lose jobs, according to Tokiso's chief executive, Tanya Venter.

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