Gordhan warns of strike violence cross-roads

South Africa is at a cross-roads over renewed labour unrest in the mining sector, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan warned on Tuesday.

NPA drops charges in Anene Booysen rape, murder case

Charges were dropped on Tuesday against one of the men accused of raping and killing teenager Anene Booysen, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said.

Carl Pistorius elated about acquittal

Carl Pistorius -- the brother of murder-accused paralympian Oscar Pistorius -- was elated about his acquittal on Tuesday on a culpable homicide charge.

Rubber bullets fired at mine strikers, several hurt

Ten striking miners were taken to hospital on Tuesday after being hit by rubber bullets, police said, as labour strife swells in mines and factories ahead of mid-year pay negotiations.

Mbuli died of pulmonary embolism: report

SABC radio and television presenter Vuyo Mbuli died of a pulmonary embolism.