Russia and China have voted in favour of a Security Council resolution demanding that all parties in Syria promptly allow rapid, safe and unhindered humanitarian access in the country.

Smangaliso Mkhatshwa says voting is a moral obligation.

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SRC President Phiwe Mathe says that they condemn the alleged racial attack.

Attorney at the Lawyers for Human Rights, Osmond Mngomezulu says other counsels who have established themselves and have years of experience charge high amounts to represent their clients in court.

Advocate Dumisa Ntsebeza SC says there is a structure in terms whereof those who are representing state organs like police are paid at the rate which the state attorney negotiates with the lawyers involved.

Zola Majavu - the lawyer representing SABC Acting Chief Operating Officer, Hlaudi Motsoeneng - says his client has not been served with formal criminal charges.

Inkatha Freedom Party Member of Parliament Mario Ambrosini has ignited debates; calling for the legalisation of marijuana for medical use.

Rural Maintenance is threatening to cut off electricity supply at three hospitals in the Maluti-a-Phofung Municipality over an unpaid R5 million electricity bill.

the South African Municipal Workers Union (Samwu) has filed court papers in the Free State High Court to challenge the validity of the electricity supply deal