South Africa's parties are all chasing the same prize this election season, the blessing of traditional leaders. But no party's position is more awkward than the South African Communist Party's, writes Celani Sikhakhane in Mzansi Royals.
Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi says her department is hunting for an outsider to temporarily lead the country's anti-corruption unit, as a six-month reset gets under way.
Zanele Khoza works full time as a domestic worker, but her R2,500 monthly salary is not enough to cover food, transport and the needs of her three children.
Former Investigating Directorate Against Corruption boss Andrea Johnson will be called back to the Madlanga Commission after new allegations emerged during witness testimony.
Emergency teams are on standby as snow, heavy rain and strong winds sweep across parts of South Africa, with authorities urging people to stay off dangerous roads.
South Africa's courts heard explosive claims on Thursday involving alleged bribes, secret messages, police misconduct and a murder accused linked to the Madlanga Commission.
Akani Mnisi from Phalaborwa could not finish his traffic management course, so he started cleaning shoes, and now supports his parents and baby twin daughters.
