Domestic

 Researchers involved in a recent meat study, done at the University of Stellenbosch, are reluctant to continue with their work, after a media uproar regarding the incorrect labelling of meat by various popular supermarkets. Harris Steinman

Consumer rights group, Consumer Fair, says the meat scandal which rocked the country recently should be escalated to a criminal matter. Currently a three-month investigation is being conducted by the portfolio committees of health, agriculture

 The ANC says it condemns the senseless act of terrorism in Boston on Monday. National spokesperson, Jackson Mthembu says there can be no justification for such a despicable attack that claimed three lives and injured more than 140 people

 The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry says its on track with the allocation process of fishing rights. Department spokesperson, Carol Moses says the consultative process is in full swing and has officially commenced last

 U.S. President Barack Obama says the United States will find out who was responsible for Monday's bomb attacks in Boston. At least three people were killed and more than 140 injured, after two bomb blasts went off near crowds of spectators

 Suppliers involved in the country's meat labeling scandal could face fines or time in jail. Trade and industry spokesperson Sidwell Medupe told The Citizen that in terms of the Consumer Protection Act, there are severe repercussions for

 Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini has welcomed a court ruling making grandparents who care for their grandchildren eligible for foster care grants. She says the ruling is fundamental to creating uniformity in the orders issued

 Parliament's portfolio committee on agriculture says action should be taken against those found to be involved in the country's meat labeling scandal. Chairman Lulu Johnson says in a statement that they're calling for harsher punitive

Members of the teacher's union Sadtu will take to the streets this week. The union says it will hold marches in Pretoria and Cape Town on Wednesday. This, to press home their demand for the resignation of Basic Education Minister, Angie