Sex abuse ‘rife’ among jail staff

Andisiwe Makinana|Published

Senior male prison officials have been accused of abusing their power, including sexually abusing female juniors.

Call for CCTV in cells to curb abuse

Andisiwe Makinana|Published

MPs have called for the installation of surveillance cameras in prison cells to monitor abuse and gangsterism.

Info bill could be destined for Concourt

Andisiwe Makinana|Published

The absence of a public-interest defence clause in the Protection of Information Bill means it is set for the Constitutional Court.

‘We want to control land asset’

Andisiwe Makinana|Published

Foreigners will not be barred from owning land in South Africa but will have to meet strict obligations.

Court to rule on Cope leadership

Andisiwe Makinana|Published

Cope’s warring factions have continued to bicker, this time over whether court proceedings should go ahead as planned.

Lid lifted on the NEC’s chocolate club

Andisiwe Makinana|Published

Outgoing ANC Youth League secretary-general Vuyiswa Tulelo revealed her sweet tooth, and those of a few senior ANC leaders, while bidding farewell on Friday.

State pension scheme details soon

Andisiwe Makinana|Published

“People (earning) above a certain threshold would be required to contribute to the scheme. ”

Crowd eating out of Malema’s hand

Andisiwe Makinana|Published

“Even if you like the face or not, as long as next to that face is the emblem of the ANC, you must vote for that face. ”

Upbeat Shilowa urges unity in COPE

Andisiwe Makinana|Published

In the first national executive meeting since his election, COPE's deputy president has called for unity in the divided party.

‘Cope’s finances a shambles’

Andisiwe Makinana|Published

Top auditing company KPMG has confirmed that Cope “misrepresented” its financial statements to Parliament.

Lekota 1, Shilowa 0: and Cope averts split

Andisiwe Makinana|Published

Cope’s split has been put on hold and party president Mosiuoa Lekota has won yet another round in the battle for control of the party.