Domestic

 The Congress of South African Trade Unions says it is appalled that South Africa's official unemployment rate is still rising. Statistics South Africa said on Tuesday the number of unemployed people in the country increased to 4.7 million

Statistics South Africa says the number of unemployed people in the country increased to 4.7 million in the second quarter of this year. Releasing its Quarterly Labour Force Survey on Tuesday, Stats SA said compared to to the same period last

 Kulula.com says its received a positive ruling from the Advertising Standards Authority of South Africa following a complaint from SAA Airways. The national carrier accused Kulula of breaching the Advertising Code of Good Practice, by using

 Another policeman was shot dead at his home in Cape Town - the third police killing in the city since Sunday. Western Cape police spokesperson, Colonel Tembinkosi Kinana says the 34-year-old sergeant was shot dead on Monday night at his

Cosatu secretary general Zwelinzima Vavi says he's happy that a grievance against him has been withdrawn by his accuser. Vavi says in a statement that he hopes to put the saga behind him so he can concentrate on the real issues of the day

 The 13th World Transplant Games is due to kick off in Durban on Monday with more than 1,800 athletes from 50 countries set to compete in the largest sporting event for recipients of donor organs. To mark the occasion, the South African Post

 The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa in Kwazulu-Natal says the rape allegation against Cosatu secretary-general, Zwelinzima Vavi is politically motivated. Numsa regional secretary, Mbuso Ngubane says the allegation cannot be

 Police Minister, Nathi Mthethwa says an audit has revealed that 1 448 police employees have committed crimes themselves. He says the audit into how many current employees of the SA Police Service have criminal records had been going on for

President Jacob Zuma has declared a special official funeral for the late former Chief Justice Pius Langa, who passed away on Wednesday. Presidential spokesperson, Mac Maharaj says Langa was driven by a thirst for equality and justice for all