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Public Protector, Thuli Madonsela, has called on government to ensure that construction contracts are awarded on the basis of merit, with a view to saving state resources. Speaking during a stakeholder consultative dialogue in Bloemfontein

The Democratic Alliance in Nelson Mandela Bay says Metro communications manager, Roland Williams, is likely to face suspension. DA caucus leader, Leon de Villiers, says Williams will be informed on Wednesday about the Metro's plans to conduct a

The ANC's national executive committee has acknowledged that the late delivery of textbooks in Limpopo was a "serious failure" by government. ANC secretary general Gwede Mantashe said the NEC considered the lack of delivery of books in

 Trade union federation Cosatu in the Eastern Cape will be holding its provincial congress later this week where a new executive will be elected. Among the keynote speakers lined up are Cosatu's deputy secretary general, Solly Mapaila

 Government and Eskom have promised to keep the lights on even though they are facing a constrained power supply compared to the demand. Public Enterprises minsiter Malusi Gigaba addressed a business breakfast on energy sufficiency in

 East London police arrested 73 suspects for various crimes in operations over the weekend. Police spokesperson, lieutenant-colonel Mtati Tana, says operations which started on Friday focussed on reducing crimes that occur as a result of

Eastern Cape police have established a task team to track down several eight ton trucks stolen in recent weeks. Lieutenant Colonel Mzukisi Fatyela says the latest incident occurred in Mthatha on Saturday when a truck was stolen from a shopping

South Africa's first medal at the London Olympic Games has been lauded by sports minister Fikile Mbalula. He said in a statement last night that South Africa can now be counted amongst the best in the world. Cameron van der Burgh secured the

South Africa's Cameron van der Burgh broke the world record to win the gold medal in the men's 100 metres breaststroke final at the London Olympics on Sunday. Van der Burgh charged through the first lap at breakneck speed then held off his