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KwaZulu-Natal's VIP drivers, who have earned notoriety for literally shooting at motorists, will get a talking-to from the province's safety and security MEC.

MP booted out for 'ag siestog'

The Democratic Alliance will appeal a decision by the National Council of Provinces chairperson to eject the DA chief whip from the House for saying "ag siestog!"

ARV bungle killed 330 000

More than 330 000 lives were lost to HIV/Aids between 2000 and 2005 in SA because an ARV treatment programme was not implemented, a new study reveals.

Truck driver in Dbn has cholera

A truck driver who arrived from Zimbabwe has been diagnosed with cholera. He has been placed in an isolation ward.

Teens held for boy's murder

Three teenage boys have been arrested for the murder of five-year-old Rayno Ruiters whose naked body was found one kilometre from his home.

NCOP passes Scorpions bills

The National Council of Provinces has passed the bills which will amalgamate the Scorpions into the police - but this is not quite the end of the matter.

NPA clarifies Mpshe statements

The National Prosecuting Authority has sought to clarify recent statements made by acting National Director of Public Prosecutions Mokotedi Mpshe.

Law-making frenzy hits Parly

The last-minute lawmaking frenzy has continued as the National Assembly dispatched 14 pieces of legislation either to the NCOP or to the president.

Woman killed by loose bus wheel

A woman has died after a wheel came off a bus and hit her in the face in Stokpoort near Lephalale.