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Millions of hectares of African land 'grabbed'
29th October 2014 Over 55-million hectares of land in Africa have been "grabbed" since 2000, according to research presented at a conference on Wednesday. More land... →
Mantashe compares Numsa to 'sick person'
29th October 2014 ANC secretary-general Gwede Mantashe has compared the Congress of South African Trade Unions' (Cosatu's) largest affiliate, the National Union of... →
Karoo fracking could start by mid-2016
28th October 2014 The first exploratory drill head could be biting its way down through Karoo rock in search of shale gas by as early as mid-2016, according to the... →
Eighty per cent of SMMEs fail – Zulu
28th October 2014 Almost 80% of small, medium-sized and microenterprises (SMMEs) fail in their first year, Small Business Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu said on... →
EFF MPs walk out of disciplinary process
28th October 2014 Two EFF MPs walked out of Parliament's powers and privileges committee on Tuesday after objecting to the process unfolding in the disciplinary... →
Murder of celebrities, high-profile people galvanises public – ISS
28th October 2014 The murder of celebrities and high-profile people such as Bafana Bafana captain Senzo Meyiwa often galvanises the public to help prevent crime, an... →
Front seat shot impossible – expert
27th October 2014 A ballistics expert conceded on Monday that it would have been impossible to fire a shot from the front seat of the hijacked shuttle taxi that... →
Govt must not be dragged into labour – Oliphant
27th October 2014 Government involvement in industrial relations operational matters is undesirable, Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant said on Friday. Speaking at the... →
SA brothers face US wildlife indictment
24th October 2014 Two South African brothers are facing indictment in the US over the sale of illegal rhino hunts, the department of environmental affairs said on... →
Maseru security accord signed – Ramaphosa
24th October 2014 The Maseru Security Accord, a new deal aimed at promoting security in Lesotho, was signed in the country on Thursday, Deputy President Cyril... →
SAA would consider equity partnership
24th October 2014 Embattled state-owned entity South African Airways (SAA) would consider an equity partnership, Public Enterprises Minister Lynne Brown said on... →
Nene says limits to funding graft-fighting
23rd October 2014 Treasury is reluctant to throw good money after bad by over-committing funds to recover state money lost to corruption, Finance Minister Nhlanhla... →
Economists salute Nene on MTBPS
23rd October 2014 Economists saluted Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene for containing state spending and debt in his first medium-term budget on Wednesday, but... →
North West Premier launches R300m water project
23rd October 2014 The North West provincial government remains steadfast in its commitment to provide clean water to residents in Mahikeng, premier Supra Mahumapelo... →
No free housing for under 40's – Sisulu
21st October 2014 Anyone younger than 40 will not get a free house from the government, Human Settlements Minister Lindiwe Sisulu said on Tuesday. "Anybody below the... →
We stand by govt on e-tolls – Zulu
21st October 2014 The small business development department stood by the national government's position on e-tolls, while the e-toll advisory panel continued its... →
Zuma raised 'disturbing questions'
20th October 2014 President Jacob Zuma's reported comparison between the construction of George airport and money spent on his Nkandla home raises "disturbing... →
Zuma must not sign mining Bill – Bridgette Radebe
16th October 2014 Mining magnate Bridgette Radebe has asked President Jacob Zuma not to sign the Minerals and Petroleum Resources Development Act Amendment Bill into... →
Current account deficit not sustainable – Roodt
15th October 2014 South Africa's current account deficit is not sustainable and South Africans are not investing enough, Efficient Group chief economist Dawie Roodt... →
SA is not a corrupt country – Madonsela
15th October 2014 South Africa is not a corrupt country thanks to a multi-pronged approach to promoting good governance, a sound constitutional and legal framework... →
No comment on e-toll collusion – ANC
14th October 2014 The ANC in Gauteng on Tuesday refused to comment on whether there was any collusion in the e-tolling system. Provincial secretary Hope Papo said... →
Labour Indaba to discuss minimum wage
13th October 2014 A national minimum wage will be a central discussion at the upcoming labour indaba, Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant said on Saturday. "Most... →
SA ready but no Ebola in country – Motsoaledi
10th October 2014 While no cases of Ebola have been reported in South Africa, the country is ready for a possible outbreak, Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi said on... →
Method besides e-tolls must be found – Vadi
10th October 2014 Funding mechanisms other than e-tolls will have to be found for the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project (GFIP), transport MEC Ismail Vadi said on... →
Gauteng needs better public transport
10th October 2014 Having a car in Gauteng is a necessity as the province's public transport system is not up to scratch, the Inkatha Freedom Party said on Friday.... →
SA should become part of rising Africa – Mbeki
10th October 2014 Africa was a rising continent and South Africa should become part of that rising, former President Thabo Mbeki said on Thursday. "Africa is rising... →
103 mines have no water-use licences – Minister
9th October 2014 A total of 103 mines are breaking the law by operating without water-use licences, according to Water Affairs Minister Nomvula Mokonyane. As of... →
Release full record of funds for tolls – DA
9th October 2014 Sanral should make public all financial records involved in the e-tolls project, the Democratic Alliance said on Thursday. "In the interest of true... →
Smart ID office opened in Durban
8th October 2014 The roll-out of smart identity cards across the country continued on Wednesday with the launch of a home affairs department office in Durban... →
R8m lost in wasteful expenditure in Gauteng
8th October 2014 At least R8-million has been lost due to financial misconduct in Gauteng during the 2013/14 financial year, the Public Service Commission said on... →
Govt may launch bank to assist small businesses
8th October 2014 The Gauteng government is considering launching a bank that will assist township entrepreneurs get access to funding to help grow their businesses,... →
Committee continues in EFF's absence
7th October 2014 Parliament's powers and privileges committee proceeded with a disciplinary hearing against 20 EFF members in their absence on Tuesday. Committee... →
Delays in Mdluli case frustrating – NPA
7th October 2014 The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) on Tuesday expressed frustration with delays in the case against former police crime intelligence boss... →
R160m investment for townships – Makhura
7th October 2014 The Gauteng provincial government will invest at least R160-million in revitalising and building business hubs in townships, Gauteng Premier David... →
Weakness in justice system with cable theft – Nel
7th October 2014 The criminal justice system does not deal effectively with cable theft and theft of public infrastructure, Deputy Cooperative Governance Minister... →
Farm murders decrease – Phiyega
7th October 2014 Farm murders have decreased in the last four years, national police commissioner Riah Phiyega said in Johannesburg on Monday. "When we refer to... →
Don't blame me – Ngcuka
6th October 2014 Former national director of public prosecutions Bulelani Ngcuka on Sunday lashed out at suggestions that his conduct was to blame for the dropping... →
There are alternatives to e-tolls – Mashatile
6th October 2014 The ANC in Gauteng wants to submit alternatives to e-tolling in the province, chairperson Paul Mashatile said on Sunday. "Conference did not talk... →
Opposition willing to take Zuma to court
3rd October 2014 Opposition parties who withdrew from the Nkandla ad hoc committee would go as far as taking President Jacob Zuma to the Constitutional Court, they... →
Corruption a societal problem – Madonsela
3rd October 2014 Corruption in South African society is the cause of graft in the public sector, Public Protector Thuli Madonsela said on Friday. "If there was no... →
Sanral doesn't run SA – Mashatile
3rd October 2014 Recommendations of the e-tolls review panel will be implemented, ANC Gauteng provincial chairperson Paul Mashatile said on Friday. "We cannot close... →
