Zuma and the 'very very important' to get new airplanes

The defence force is looking to buy new presidential jets and planes as soon as possible, the Saturday Star has reported. comments (27)

The beginning of the decade of the ANC cadre

The ruling party wants reliable cadres to take South Africa into the future, says ANC secretary-general Gwede Mantashe. comments (26)

Cosatu tells JMPD to 'go to hell' over charge

Cosatu has been asked to make an upfront payment of R200 000, says the Johannesburg Metro police despite the union's refusal. comments (6)

Cosatu could make high court bid for e-toll protest

Cosatu says it is considering approaching the North Gauteng High Court after a lower court halted its e-toll protest. comments (0)

Controversy over government link in Independent Group deal

The government outfit vying for the Independent Group - South Africa's biggest newspaper group - has laughed off concerns it wants a state mouthpiece. comments (20)

Crossing the (African) language barrier

Every thinking white South African must have toyed with the idea of learning an African language. Few, however, have tried, writes Brent Meersman. comments (0)

Guptagate: Why Waterkloof report won't fly

Major holes remain in the official document as it fails to explain why senior officials would lie and conveniently ignores certain evidence comments (0)

Cape Town: Working it out at Frankie's

Welcome to Frankie's Gym, where local gangsters leave their knives at the door and use their fists to pump iron. comments (3)

Zuma warns about wildcat strikes

President Jacob Zuma has warned that that wildcat strikes have the potential to wreck the South African economy and impoverish the country. comments (1)

John Block co-accused gets top health post

The Northern Cape health ministry last month appointed a new chief of staff who stands knee-deep in corruption allegations. comments (14)