Unrest in the Education Department has been marked by death threats against two district directors and Bhisho officials are treating the incidents seriously, writes Asa Sokopo. Read the rest of this entry »

Buffalo City councillors have ordered an investigation into all the tenders signed by former city boss Dr Lulama Zitha, as concern mounted at City Hall over business deals she approved during her short time in office, writes Justin Lawrence. Read the rest of this entry »

President Jacob Zuma has asked traditional communities to embark on a path of “acceptance, healing and reconciliation” after a recommendation by a traditional leadership commission that South Africa lose six of its kings and queens. Read the rest of this entry »

Anele Mda speaks to reporters outside court

Cope’s latest court battle turned ugly on Wednesday , with security having to restrain Mosiuoa Lekota’s supporters from attacking MP Anele Mda, writes Anna Majavu and Linda Kabeni. Read the rest of this entry »

A 16-year-old boy is on the run after he allegedly stabbed a schoolmate to death in Mthatha on Wednesday, Eastern Cape police said. Read the rest of this entry »

Wet weather has been blamed for traffic chaos on Buffalo City’s roads on Thursday, with at least two accidents reported and traffic being back-up for kilometres, an ambulance spokeswoman said. Read the rest of this entry »

Eight residents along Roslin Road in Stirling have contributed R375  each to cut overgrown grass at the park in front of their houses, writes Xolisa Mgwatyu. Read the rest of this entry »

On one leg, Queenstown’s own “blade runner” has conquered marathons far out of the reach of normal two-legged runners, writes Taralyn Bro. Read the rest of this entry »

Confidential council documents leaked to the Daily Dispatch have revealed that motions set to be passed on Thursday by Buffalo City councillors against departed city boss Dr Lulama Zitha were being prepared long before she jumped ship, writes Justin Lawrence. Read the rest of this entry »

Former Allan Gray auditor Stephen Mildenhall counts himself fortunate that his injuries were not more severe after being shot for merely doing his job, the High Court in Johannesburg heard on Wednesday. Read the rest of this entry »