Eventful Day One of Oscar Pistorius Trial

South Africa and the rest of the world waited for more than a year to see Oscar Pistorius stand trial for the death of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. The long and anxious wait ended on Monday when live broadcasts brought the proceedings in court to the public arena. Oscar Pistorius pleaded ‘not guilty’ inside the North Gauteng High Court in front of his family, the Steenkamps and accredited media personnel. He is accused of intentionally shooting and killing Reeva Steenk... Read more »
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By Ntokozo Sindane On Sunday, March 2nd, 2014

NUMSA to Add to List of SA Political Parties

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa has announced that it is preparing to launch a new political organisation aimed at dealing with the issues of a united working class. The announcement was made... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Monday, February 24th, 2014

Oscar Pistorius’s Online Activity Proves Nothing

Last week some of the evidence that will be presented by the prosecutors in the Oscar Pistorius case leaked to the media. Members of the public expected to see facts that would unequivocally prove that Oscar in... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Monday, January 27th, 2014

EFF Defends Building a House for a Woman in Nkandla

Earlier this month the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) was hailed for its commitment to helping the poor when the party’s president, Julius Malema, handed over a house they built for an elderly woman and her ... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Sunday, January 12th, 2014

ANC Supporters Arrested for Attacking EFF Members in Nkandla

A number of ANC supporters were reportedly arrested on Saturday after  attacking Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) members at a house opening gathering in Nkandla. EFF members, led by their Commander in Chief Ju... Read more »
By PAW On Sunday, December 15th, 2013

Millions Around the World Watch as Nelson Mandela is Laid to Rest

The former president of South Africa and internationally acclaimed politician, Nelson Mandela was laid to rest at a funeral at his family homestead in Qunu on Sunday. Millions in South Africa and the rest of th... Read more »
By PAW On Saturday, December 14th, 2013

Tutu Will Not Bury His Friend Nelson Mandela

At almost every milestone of former President Nelson Mandela’s life, Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu was there. Tutu, a struggle icon in his own right, has been present at the funerals of fellow comrades in ... Read more »
By PAW On Friday, December 13th, 2013

Last Chance for South Africans to Pay Their Respects to Mandela at Union Buildings in Pretoria

  For the last time on Friday, members of the public will be able to view the body of the first democratically elected president of South Africa, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela. He lies in state in the area tha... Read more »
By PAW On Wednesday, December 11th, 2013

Sign Interpreter at Mandela Memorial Not Qualified

The presidency has yet to respond to statements that the sign language interpreter at the Nelson Mandela Memorial may not have been adequately qualified. In fact, according to media reports, Sign Language Educa... Read more »
By PAW On Wednesday, December 11th, 2013

Presidency Plays Down the Booing of Zuma at Mandela Memorial Service

The organisers could not have done anything to prepare for the reception that the president of South Africa received at the FNB Stadium during the official memorial service of former President Nelson Mandela. A... Read more »