Families of children killed in level crossing incident - express unhappiness with court's decision

South Africa's judicial system needs to be reviewed. That's the opinion of Kevin Baker - family spokesperson of the ten children killed in the Blackheath level-crossing accident two weeks ago.

Numsa rejects a revised offer by the retail motor industry

Metal workers union Numsa has rejected a revised wage offer by the Retail Motor Industry and the Fuel Retailers Association.

The search continues for a missing South Korean tourist

The National Sea Rescue Institute says the search for a 19 year old South Korean male tourist - who went missing yesterday at Camps Bay beach while swimming - will continue this morning.

Jacob Humphreys out on bail of R 20 000 following the Blackheath level crossing incident

The driver of the taxi involved in the Blackheath level crossing accident almost 2 weeks ago was today released on bail of R20 000.

Public sector unions still open for negotiations with government

Public sector unions are still open for negotiations with the state.

NUMSA claims more motor industry employees are joining in industrial action

More and more petrol attendants, workshop and dealership employees are downing tools to join in the nationwide motor industry strike.

Strike action - by public servants - suspended

Public service unions have suspended their four-week long strike.

3 foreigners due in a city court after being arrested with a card skimming device

At least 64 people were arrested during weekend search operations at an informal settlement in Railway street in Woodstock.

Jackie Selebi back in court to apply for permission to appeal his corruption conviction and 15 year sentence

Former national police commissioner Jackie Selebi's due back in the High Court in Johannesburg today to apply for permission to appeal his corruption conviction and 15 year prison sentence.

Probe ordered into country's rail level crossings

Passenger rail agency, Prasa, says all level crossings in the country will be re-assessed, following the Blackheath accident in which 10 school children died.

Refugee rights group slams government's decision

Refugee rights group Passop says government's decision to end the special dispensation for Zimbabweans in South Africa on December 31st will have a huge impact on local communities. 

Provincial Cabinet is reshuffled

Premier Helen Zille has this afternoon announced a reshuffling of Provincial Cabinet. The premier's made four changes.

Over a thousand minibus taxis impounded by City Traffic Services since the beginning of the year

City Traffic Services say they've impounded more than 1100 taxis since the beginning of this year.

The PSA in the province still consulting its members on governments revised wage offer

The Public Servants Association in the Western Cape says it's still consulting its members on government's latest revised offer.

All public unions - have officially rejected government's latest offer

After several hours of meetings, all public service unions have now officially rejected government's latest offer.

Three suspects arrested in Woodstock for fraud

Three suspects have been arrested in Woodstock inconnection with fraud.

The public service administration hopeful that unions will accept their offer

The Department of Public Service and Administration says it still hopes public service employees will accept government's revised wage offer.

Cosatu and the ILC to meet to consolidate their members mandates

A meeting between trade union Cosatu and the Independent Labour Caucus - is expected to get underway shortly.

Trade union Cosatu puts solidarity strike on hold

Trade Union Cosatu says tomorrow's solidarity strike has been suspended.

No word yet on whether public servants will accept or reject governments wage offer

There is no word yet from public service unions on their members decision about government's latest offer of a 7.5 percent wage increase and an R800 housing allowance.

A memorial is held for two of the children involved in last week's accident

A memorial service for two of the ten children who died as a result of last week's level-crossing accident in Blackheath was held today.

No word yet as to who will replace outgoing provincial police commisioner Mzwandile Petros

The Provincial Community Safety Department has dismissed comments attributed to National Police Commissioner General Bheki Cele, that he alone has the power to appoint a new police commissioner for the Western Cape.

Government tables a new wage offer to striking public servants

Government has tabled a new wage offer to striking public servants. Public Service and Administration spokesperson Dumisani Nkwamba has confirmed that a draft settlement agreement of 7.5 percent and an R800 monthly housing allowance has been put on the table.

A new political party launches this weekend

A new political party, the Universal Civics Organisation of SA, will be launched in the Western Cape tomorrow.