The Guptas Are Sorry

Most couples want a wedding of fairy tale proportions and they plan for it for many months. Some weddings are glamorous and extravagant because no expense is spared to make this special day an unforgettable one. In rare cases, the state also chips in where it can. One such case is the wedding of Vega Gupta and her groom, Aakash Jahajgarhia. The couple just had to use the landing facilities at the Waterkloof Air Force Base close to Pretoria for their guests. The wedding party ... Read more »
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By Ntokozo Sindane On Friday, May 3rd, 2013

Tshwane Metro Police Illegal Strike Continues

The culture of strike action in South Africa continues and this time, it is the Tshwane Metro Police who have decided to take a stand. For the past 7 years, the police in Tshwane have been working a twelve hou... Read more »
By Ntokozo Sindane On Thursday, May 2nd, 2013

Inquiry Hears ‘Changed’ Version of Marikana Massacre

The world may never know what really happened on the day of the Marikana Massacre. An inquiry was launched to probe the events leading up to that fateful day. Today, the police presented a ‘changed’ story a... Read more »
By Ntokozo Sindane On Wednesday, May 1st, 2013

Nathi Mthethwa Says DA Is “Associated With Oppression”

It seems that the South African public can brace itself for even more of the war of words between the ANC and DA over who liberated the country from oppression. Police minister Nathi Mthethwa took the opportuni... Read more »
By Mvusi Ngubane On Wednesday, May 1st, 2013

Health Department Spends Millions on Smoking

The Kwa-Zulu Natal Health Department’s use of its finances is currently under question. This is a result of a claim by the Democratic Alliance concerning a 2.4 million rand upgrade to the department’... Read more »
By Ntokozo Sindane On Tuesday, April 30th, 2013

Nelson Mandela Appearance A Publicity Stunt?

Former president Nelson Mandela is alive and well. It seems that this was the message that the ANC wanted to convey to the South African public by means of an exclusive public appearance by the frail statesman.... Read more »
By Smanga Kumalo On Tuesday, April 30th, 2013

Nelson Mandela’s Exclusive Television Appearance Slammed

JOHANNESBURG – The South African anti-apartheid icon Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela made his first “exclusive” appearance on SABC TV, a state owned national broadcaster on Monday evening. Mandela, ... Read more »
By Ntokozo Sindane On Sunday, April 28th, 2013

New Harassment Act to Tackle Abuse Via Sms and Social Media

South Africans had a lot more to celebrate on Freedom Day when the Protection from Harassment Act became effective. For a long time, South Africans from all walks of life battled with behaviour that violated th... Read more »
By Ntokozo Sindane On Thursday, April 25th, 2013

Carl Pistorius Defence Points Out Holes In State Evidence

The Pistorius family lawyers are fast building a reputation for methodically tearing the statements of investigating officers apart with their tenacious line of questioning. This time around it was lawyer Kenny... Read more »
By Christopher Tifflin On Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013

Gasa Murderer Confesses in Court

At Durban Magistrate Court on Tuesday, Mbulelo Ntlauzana confessed to the murder of Durban businessman Nhlanhla Gasa. He was sentenced to 30 years imprisonment, 20 for murder and 10 for theft. It has been a mon... Read more »