Becoming Niko: a journey to happiness

Meggan Saville|Published

Niko McElroy began life as a girl, but never felt comfortable in his own skin until a year and a half ago.

Krejcir to appeal failed bail bid

Meggan Saville|Published

Radovan Krejcir will seek leave to appeal after the High Court in Joburg rejected a bid to have the Czech fugitive released on bail.

EFF will take up Madiba’s fight: Malema

Meggan Saville|Published

The Economic Freedom Fighters will take up Nelson Mandela's struggle for freedom, EFF leader Julius Malema said.

Traders moved under ‘false pretences’

Meggan Saville|Published

The City of Johannesburg deceived informal traders when it removed them during a verification process, the High Court heard.

Mdluli case pits SC against judge

Meggan Saville|Published

Senior counsel William Mokhari vowed to lay a complaint of misconduct against Judge John Murphy after they clashed over the Richard Mluli case.

Media keep watch at Mandela house

Meggan Saville|Published

The media continued keeping watch at Mandela's Houghton home, where he is recuperating after being discharged from hospital.

‘Impact of fracking to be minimised’

Meggan Saville|Published

A notice of intention to declare fracking a controlled activity has been gazetted, Water and Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa said.

Top cop murder suspect is a soldier

Meggan Saville|Published

A member of the SANDF is one of four suspects in the murder of a former Joburg cluster commander.

EFF to tackle graft: Malema

Meggan Saville|Published

"No one found guilty of corruption. . . will wear the beret," Julius Malema said at the launch of his Economic Freedom Fighters.

Cope court hearing gets heated

Meggan Saville|Published

Sharp verbal fencing marked the cross-examination of Cope president Mosiuoa Lekota in the Johannesburg High Court.

‘Cope was not ready for congress’

Meggan Saville|Published

Cope was not in a position to hold a credible elective congress in May 2010, party president Mosiuoa Lekota told the High Court in Johannesburg.

‘Kragdadigheid’ reigned at Marikana

Meggan Saville|Published

A culture of “kragdadigheid” (forcefulness) influenced police at the time protesters were shot dead in Marikana, the Farlam Commission of Inquiry heard.

Marikana cops ‘had no licence to kill’

Meggan Saville|Published

Police did not think they had a licence to kill when they shot dead 34 miners in Marikana last year, the Farlam Commission heard.

Cops changed Marikana story

Meggan Saville|Published

Police changed their version of events at Marikana to fit the evidence of expert witnesses, the Farlam Commission of Inquiry heard.

‘Marikana miners’ attitude changed’

Meggan Saville|Published

The attitude of Marikana miners towards the police changed drastically ahead of the shooting, the Farlam Commission of Inquiry heard.

Whites’ rights downgraded: union

Meggan Saville|Published

A ruling related to affirmative action by the Labour Appeal Court has diluted white South Africans' right to equality, trade union Solidarity said.

Gallery guard assault trial date set

Meggan Saville|Published

The trial date for a Goodman Gallery security guard accused of assaulting a man who allegedly defaced “The Spear” artwork has been set.

ECape ANC slams Malema ‘mutiny’

Meggan Saville|Published

The Eastern Cape ANC says the role of ex-ANC Youth League leader Julius Malema in recent violent strikes is tantamount to mutiny

No surprise soldiers want Juju - union

Meggan Saville|Published

It was not surprising that soldiers invited Julius Malema to listen to their concerns, the SA National Defence Union said.

Court questions ‘Muslim’ outcry

Meggan Saville|Published

A Krugersdorp magistrate questioned whether the community of a Muslim man beaten to death was aggrieved by the attack.

Beard case bail decision on Wednesday

Meggan Saville|Published

The Krugersdorp Regional Court will rule on Wednesday whether two men accused of assaulting two Muslim men, killing one, would be granted bail.

Bail in beard murder case opposed

Meggan Saville|Published

The State will oppose bail application of a man accused of beating a Muslim to death, the Krugersdorp Regional Court heard.

Helping sex crime survivors ‘greatest gift’

Meggan Saville|Published

ReflAct consultant Jack Koolen says those who help survivors of sexual crimes gave people their lives back.

I apologise unconditionally: Shivambu

Meggan Saville|Published

“I want to apologise unconditionally for referring to (Carien) Du Plessis, as 'stupid' and 'white bitch' in these SMSs. ”

Shivambu settles hate speech case

Meggan Saville|Published

Suspended ANCYL spokesman Floyd Shivambu and journalist Carien du Plessis reached a settlement agreement.