‘Boer’ Statement Lands Ramaphosa in Trouble

In a statement made in response to the ANC Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa’s alleged racist remarks, the Freedom Front Plus leader and President Pieter Mulder said that these statements should not be dismissed lightly. He was reacting to the statements to the effect that if all the ANC supporters do not vote, the ‘boers’ would come to control the country once more. Mr. Ramaphosa was speaking to an unemployed mother of three, Johanna Phala, 49 in Seshego who... Read more »
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By PAW On Monday, November 11th, 2013

More Delays in Nkandla Report

It has emerged that Public Protector, Thuli Madonsela was given only an hour to respond to the security cluster requesting an extension on the time the state was given to comment on Jacob Zuma’s controver... Read more »
By PAW On Sunday, November 10th, 2013

A Roundup of the Voter Registration Process

Yesterday saw the first day of the voter registration in preparation for the General elections next year. This report follows the newsworthy happenings around the country. On Saturday, seven polling stations ha... Read more »
By PAW On Monday, November 4th, 2013

Four Somalis Arrested and Charged Over Westgate Mall Attack

It is reported that at least four people of Somali origin have been arrested and charged in Kenya over the Westgate Mall attack in what is increasingly being referred to in media circles as the September Siege.... Read more »
By PAW On Tuesday, October 29th, 2013

Pistorius Fails in Bid to Prevent Additional Charges

The legal team of paralympian Oscar Pistorius was not successful in its attempt to stop the National Prosecuting Authority from piling additional charges on to his charge sheet. Earlier this year, Pistorius sho... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Saturday, October 26th, 2013

Phiyega Could Be Suspended Pending Investigation into Charges of Defeating the Ends of Justice

On Friday it surfaced on the media that South African National Police Commissioner General Riah Phiyega is facing charges of defeating the ends of justice and breaching national security after allegedly informi... Read more »
By Mvusi Ngubane On Monday, October 21st, 2013

Teenager Beheaded in Satanic Act

Cape Town- Saturday evening revealed the outcome of a sinister act as the head of a 15-year-old boy, Lee Heinrich Adams, was discovered buried in the front garden of his alleged murderer – a 17-year-old male ... Read more »
By PAW On Sunday, October 20th, 2013

Taxpayers Foot the Bill for Commissioner’s Visits to Adult Sites

On Sunday, South African taxpayers had to stomach the news that they footed the bill for Competitions Commissioner Shan Ramburuth’s sexual entertainment. Shan Ramburuth is one of the most powerful people on t... Read more »
By PAW On Friday, October 18th, 2013

Racism at City Press?

City Press is one of the most successful news publications in South Africa and is known for hard-hitting headlines. On Friday, the paper made headlines for unsavoury reasons. It has been alleged that the editor... Read more »
By PAW On Thursday, October 17th, 2013

President Zuma to Consider 7 Women for Judicial Positions

The Judicial Service Commission has a constitutional mandate to bring about transformation in the judiciary by highlighting the demographics of the South African population. The Judicial Service Council include... Read more »