Van der Merwe ready to shine again as Boks face Italy Springboks winger Edwill van der Merwe says he’s focused on staying ready and grabbing every chance as South Africa take on Italy in Turin.Mashatile says ‘we are already taking land and not always paying for it’ Deputy president Paul Mashatile says land is already being expropriated and, in some cases, the government won’t pay if it’s for public benefit.VAT hike ‘unavoidable’ as government runs out of money Economist Dawie Roodt says the government may have no choice but to raise VAT again as it struggles to find money and avoid spending cuts.Senzo Mchunu takes special leave but keeps ANC role The African National Congress has confirmed that Police Minister Senzo Mchunu will stay on in some party duties while taking special leave from Cabinet.Brigadier Mkhwanazi suspended over murder and corruption allegations Ekurhuleni Metro Police Brigadier Julius Mkhwanazi has been suspended after serious allegations of murder, corruption and misconduct were revealed at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.Mthatha mother still searching for son’s body five months after floods Five months after the deadly Mthatha floods killed 103 people, a grieving mother is still searching for the remains of her 13-year-old son.King Misuzulu clashes with KZN government over missing R86 million royal budget King Misuzulu kaZwelithini is demanding answers after the KZN government said it could no longer fund his legal battle over the Zulu throne.Domestic worker moved to a shack so her three kids could eat Domestic worker Nobom Maqhajana from Cape Town moved from a flat to a shack, joined a food stokvel, and switched to gas cooking to raise her three children.Food, power and taxi prices are out of control says Competition Commission The Competition Commission says food, electricity and transport have become too expensive and wants companies to be fair and honest with their prices.Taxi drivers step in after armed gang robs Kariega school Matric learners and teachers at Phaphani High School were robbed at gunpoint during exam prep, prompting taxi drivers to take over school safety patrols.Vusimuzi Matlala to spend Christmas in jail as trial nears Alleged crime kingpins Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala and Katiso “KT” Molefe made separate appearances in the Alexandra Magistrate Court under tight security on 11 November.Doornkop residents push City to speed up housing and road projects Residents of Doornkop and Braamfischerville met City of Johannesburg officials to demand faster housing development, road upgrades and better maintenance of community facilities.
