Opposition Parties Demand the Truth about ‘Guptagate’

Suspended Lieutenant Colonel Christine Anderson may have answered the question “who gave the Guptas permission to land at the Waterkloof Air Force Base?” On Thursday, media reports were abuzz with news of excerpts from her affidavit where she says that “Number 1” authorised the landing and by “Number 1”, she further explained, she means none other than South African President Jacob Zuma. He is referred to as “Number 1” in military communication for security re... Read more »
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By PAW On Wednesday, October 2nd, 2013

Arno Carstens Back in Court for Drunken Driving Charge

On Wednesday, award-winning South African rock musician Arno Carstens appeared at the Cape Town Magistrate’s Court in connection with a drinking and driving incident almost three years ago. Carstens and his d... Read more »
By PAW On Wednesday, October 2nd, 2013

Baby Samantha’s Parents Jailed For 18 Years

Baby Samantha lived a short and tragic life which eventually ended at the hands of the people who should have loved and protected her: her parents. The court heard about the abuse that the little girl suffered ... Read more »
By PAW On Wednesday, October 2nd, 2013

The Public Wants Details on Nkandlagate Report

The Minister of Public Works, Thulas Nxesi has accused the Democratic Alliance of engaging in publicity stunts at the expense of President Jacob Zuma’s security. He was referring to the bid by the DA to decla... Read more »
By PAW On Tuesday, October 1st, 2013

More Protests against e-Tolls Expected

Last week, it emerged that President Jacob Zuma, despite numerous protests by opposition political parties and a host of other organisations, had gone ahead and effectively signed the e-toll system into law. Ev... Read more »
By PAW On Monday, September 30th, 2013

Africa on Terror Alert After Militants Shoot Sleeping Students in Nigeria

The world is still coming to terms with the violent attack on sleeping students at the College of Agriculture in the Yobe state of Nigeria. A group of militants stormed the college on Sunday morning and all hel... Read more »
By PAW On Wednesday, September 25th, 2013

Criminal Charges against Richard Mdluli to be Reinstated

The Freedom Under Law group has reason to celebrate after the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria ruled that the criminal charges against Richard Mdluli must be reinstated. Richard Mdluli is the former head of... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Tuesday, September 24th, 2013

South African women married to foreign nationals, speak out

A group of women married to Nigerians have formed a group to fight against what they believe is  discrimination . The women feel there is a high sense of stigma in the townships , especially against women who ... Read more »
By PAW On Tuesday, September 24th, 2013

DA Condemns Malema’s Statements at Rustenburg EFF Rally

Former ANCYL president Julius Malema remains as radical as ever. His outspoken nature has been credited for his exit from the ruling party. Even as the Commander in Chief of the new political party Economic Fre... Read more »
By PAW On Tuesday, September 24th, 2013

Suspect in Kenyan Mall Attack May Have Ties to South Africa

The facts surrounding certain crime stories have led many people to believe that South Africa is a haven for criminals and in particular, terrorists. Criminals either choose to come to South Africa to commit th... Read more »