Nelson Mandela Undergoes Operation

The hopes of Nelson Mandela’s recovery are dwindling as his health seems to be deteriorating in hospital. His health condition is not clearly known at the moment. The presidency has not released a statement on his health status since Monday, 22 July. Last time a statement was issued Mandela was said to be in a critical condition but showing signs of improvement. Media reports on Madiba’s health have been contradicting each other lately, leaving the public not know... Read more »
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By Ntokozo Sindane On Saturday, July 27th, 2013

Tutu “Would Refuse to Go to Homophobic Heaven”

Retired Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu rejects violence against gays and lesbians. He spoke at the launch of the ‘Free and Equal’ campaign for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equality in Cape Town ... Read more »
By PAW On Thursday, July 25th, 2013

Zwelinzima Vavi Considers Leaving Politics After Receiving Death Threats

Zwelinzima Vavi may exit the political arena due to death threats which he started receiving three years ago. The COSATU General Secretary has reason to believe that the wheels are already in motion for his ass... Read more »
By Ntokozo Sindane On Thursday, July 25th, 2013

Thuli Madonsela’s ‘Nkandlagate’ Report Almost Complete

The report on the renovations at the private residence of President Jacob Zuma is almost complete. Speaking to journalists in Pretoria, Public Protector Thuli Madonsela said: “I regret to say we have not yet ... Read more »
By Ntokozo Sindane On Wednesday, July 24th, 2013

Justice Langa was One of the Best Legal Minds – Zuma

Former Chief Justice Pius Langa has died at the age of 74. His death was announced by his brother on Wednesday morning. Justice Langa died at the Milpark Hospital in Johannesburg. He was in hospital for about a... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Wednesday, July 24th, 2013

Retired Chief Justice Pius Langa Dies at the Age of 74

On Wednesday, 24 July 2013, South Africa awoke to the news of the death of former Chief Justice Pius Langa. Langa succumbed to a long illness on Wednesday morning at Milpark Hospital in Johannesburg at the age ... Read more »
By PAW On Tuesday, July 23rd, 2013

NRCS Consumer Alert: Dettol and Domestos Products Recalled

The National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications has some very strict requirements and the producers of Dettol Disinfectant Liquid and Domestos Extended Germ-Kill learned that the hard way. These products w... Read more »
By Ntokozo Sindane On Monday, July 22nd, 2013

DA Wants Details of Dina Pule Investigation

  The Democratic Alliance has resolved that the docket on the Dina Pule investigation must be missing or, the police are not doing what they are supposed to be doing. Marian Shinn, the DA Shadow Minister o... Read more »
By PAW On Friday, July 19th, 2013

Shuttleworth Loses Case against South African Government

Billionaire businessman Mark Shuttleworth felt that he should not have had to pay a levy of around R 250 million when he emigrated and took his assets out of South Africa in 2009. In June, he approached the Pre... Read more »
By Ntokozo Sindane On Friday, July 19th, 2013

George Louca to Return to SA in Connection With Lolly Jackson Murder

In May 2010, wealthy businessman Lolly Jackson was found in the home of his friend and business associate with bullet wounds to his back and head. George Louca, aka George Smith, rented the house in which Jacks... Read more »