Senior male prison officials have been accused of abusing their power, including sexually abusing female juniors.
MPs have called for the installation of surveillance cameras in prison cells to monitor abuse and gangsterism.
The absence of a public-interest defence clause in the Protection of Information Bill means it is set for the Constitutional Court.
Foreigners will not be barred from owning land in South Africa but will have to meet strict obligations.
Cope’s warring factions have continued to bicker, this time over whether court proceedings should go ahead as planned.
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.
“People (earning) above a certain threshold would be required to contribute to the scheme. ”
“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. ”
In the first national executive meeting since his election, COPE's deputy president has called for unity in the divided party.
Top auditing company KPMG has confirmed that Cope “misrepresented” its financial statements to Parliament.
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.