Domestic

The Industrial Development Corporation says local tourism is set to rebound from a downturn, caused mainly by the global recession. The Head of the IDC, Christine Engelbrecht says she is optimistic about South Africa's tourism growth prospects

The animal welfare organisation NSPCA, has halted the slaughter of fully conscious young crocodiles at the Kroonkrok Farm outside Rustenburg in North West. Juvenile crocodiles at the farm are being killed to provide skins for the fashion

Public Protector, Thuli Madonsela says she has decided to conduct a preliminary investigation into complaints of tender irregularities with the Gauteng e-toll system. Her spokesperson, Kgala-lelo Masibi says Madonsela will investigate allegations

The ANC has bowed to pressure on the Protection of State Information Bill, proposing a raft of changes in response to sustained criticism of the bill over the past two years. These include a compromise on a public interest defence as a way of

The ANC has bowed to pressure on the Protection of State Information Bill, proposing much greater protection for journalists and whistle-blowers. ANC members of the ad hoc committee deliberating the Protection of State Information Bill say the

 The country's cabinet members have apparently asked to have their offices inspected - over fears that they're being bugged. State Security Minister, Siybonga Cwele told reporters in parliament that there are widespread concerns among

The board of inquiry into Bheki Cele's fitness to hold office says President Jacob Zuma will soon receive its report. Board spokesperson Bongiwe Gambu says the board has written the report which will soon be submitted to President Zuma, Cele

Afriforum says the decision to "shift" crime intelligence unit head Richard Mdluli to another position did not resolve problems within the SA Police Service. AfriForum's Nantes Kelder says moving Mdluli is not the answer - the problem

SA Police Service crime intelligence unit head Lieutenant-General Richard Mdluli is to be "shifted" from his current position immediately, Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa said on Wednesday. Mdluli would be moved to another position as