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Eastern Cape police are hot on heels of a suspect who allegedly raped a 74-year-old grandmother on Saturday last week in her homestead in New Locality at Hofmeyr in the province's interior.

Alleged transgressions committed by MP's in Parliament will be highlighted today when the Powers and Privileges Committee meets to decide how to proceed with them.

Dube says, to date 17 amendments have been implemented on the South African constitution. But the call to amend section 25 of the constitution, to allow for expropriation of land without compensation, is unprecedented.

The Wits School of Journalism conducted a study on the effects of alcohol abuse.

More than 19-thousand grant recipients in the Northern Cape are yet to transfer to the new social security agency SASSA gold card.

The Department of Basic Education has confirmed that exam rules were contravened during the writing of Geography Paper One at Mpontsheng Secondary School in Katlehong, East of Johannesburg.

Chairperson of the Commission of Inquiry into State Capture, Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo, has appealed to the media and the public to allow the commission to do its work, and not publish the evidence of witnesses before it is presented.

Three men who were arrested in connection with cannibalism at Estcourt in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands are expected to appear in the Pietermaritzburg High Court for trial this morning.

The President paid a surprise visit to the SASSA offices in Alexandra, where he interacted with residents earlier on Thursday.

Communications Minister Nomvula Mokonyane has revealed the remuneration packages of the SABC's top three executives. She's told the National Council of Provinces that the broadcaster's CEO Madoda Mxakwe, COO Chris Maroleng and CFO Yolande Biljon earn salaries ranging from three to over five million rand a year. Mokonyane was responding to a question from the IFP NCOP MP Mtomuhle Khawula during an...

Leadership Expert Dr Mazwe Majola says Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba must take accountability for his actions following the release of the sexually explicit video of him circulating on Social media.

Chriselda Lewis says the incident happened just after Duduzane Zuma came out of court, after the postponement of his culpable homicide case.

Economic analysts believe the inaugural South Africa Investment Summit could prove effective in attracting investment - provided that the government adequately showcases the country's potential.

Freedom Front Plus leader Pieter Groenewald was asked to leave the National Assembly chamber today after he refused to withdraw his comment calling EFF Leader Julius Malema a 'Mickey Mouse commander-in-chief'. This occurred during the heated debate on the VBS bank saga in Parliament.

Aziz Pahad speaks out on Pik Botha saying he was an excellent foreign minister.

UDM leader Bantu Holomisa remembers Pik Botha fondly saying he was passionate about South Africa and its people.

Veteran journalist, Max du Preez, has described the late Pik Botha as a fascinating figure that carried a strong voice across the country.

Joint Constitutional review committee co-chair, Lewis Nzimande says they have been given the go ahead to extend the hearings, and are expected to submit a report to parliament by the end of November 2018.

DA leader Mmusi Maimane says EFF deputy president Floyd Shivambu must have personally benefited from VBS Mutual Bank.

President Cyril Ramaphosa is said to be considering the nomination of a South African-born US-based luxury handbag designer, Lana Marks, to be the next United States Ambassador to South Africa.

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South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) CEO, Advocate Tseliso Thipanyane says access to information is important for democracies,

When the names Jason, Donovan and Nicholas enthusiast of comedy will know that you are speaking of the Goliath and Goliath.

Police have made several arrests at Bonteheuwel in Cape Town.