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Madonsela to consider Cape govt’s submissions

Public Protector Thuli Madonsela will consider submissions from the Western Cape government and all the complainants on a communication tender before making her findings public.

Dewani co-accused to plead not guilty

Two of the men accused of killing honeymooner Anni Dewani intend pleading not guilty when their trial starts in July in the Western Cape High Court.

Gallery: Zuma’s Spear staying up

The Goodman Gallery says it will not remove a painting of President Jacob Zuma with his penis exposed because that would be censorship.

Infrastructure boost for Limpopo varsity

The University of Venda has added new buildings to its campus so that it can accommodate the increasing amount of students and staff, it said on Thursday.

Farmer with rabies in critical condition

A young farmer from Underberg in KwaZulu-Natal is fighting for his life after he was infected with rabies.

City Press firm on Zuma portrait

City Press will not remove a photograph of a painting depicting President Jacob Zuma with his penis hanging out of his pants from its website, despite a threat of court action by the ANC.

Church leader admits organising murder

An elderly Zionist archbishop has admitted to organising the murder of his young lover who was apparently going to leave him for another man.

Man shoots robber to protect parents

Cape Town courts will decide whether to prosecute a man who apparently shot dead a robber who attacked his parents at their Woodstock home.

Govt to appeal finding on Sex Offences Act

The government will urgently appeal a Western Cape High Court finding that 29 sexual offences are not punishable because the Sexual Offences Act does not specify penalties for them, The Cape Times reported on Friday.

Cemetary rapist gets 17 life sentences

A man convicted of raping 11 women and a 12-year-old girl has been sentenced to 17 life terms in prison by the South Gauteng High Court.