NPA seizes over R1bn in Gauteng health dept contract claims

Phillip De Wet

The National Prosecuting Authority has revealed that over R1-billion in contract claims upon the Gauteng health department has been seized.

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Numsa continues strike over wage offer conditions

Wendell Roelf

The union has accepted a wage offer from employers but will continue striking over conditions relating to future pay negotiations.

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On-form Zuma brushes off opposition criticism

Andisiwe Makinana

The president came out fighting in Parliament and responded spiritedly to much of the criticism levelled at him by several other party leaders.

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Vet 'sabotage' could save Modise's bacon

Pauli van Wyk

SPCA says it will complain to veterinary council over "unethical" behaviour

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Zuma's daughter gets top state job

Verashni Pillay, Mmanaledi Mataboge

Aged just 25, Thuthukile Zuma has been bumped up to chief of staff in the telecoms department.

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Health funds 'flowed to ANC'

Phillip De Wet

An account controlled by a senior provincial health department official reflects payments that were clearly made for election-related items.

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Hlongwa's house of graft and lies

Phillip De Wet

Former Gauteng health MEC Brian Hlongwa received millions from associates who were in business with his department.

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Top ANC man fleeced Gauteng

Phillip De Wet

Court papers have implicated Gauteng ANC chief whip Brian Hlongwa in corrupt dealings worth millions since 2006.

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A plaas baas is still the bee's knees

Phillip De Wet

Colonialism and apartheid came and went, but the defining symbol of status - a farm - remains the same.

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Marikana families gain closure from the 'X files'

Gabi Falanga

The testimony of Mr X has dealt with the 10 killings leading up to the Marikana massacre of 34 miners. The M&G spoke to their families this week.

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Why Julius Malema skipped anger management classes

Verashni Pillay

It's the EFF's first birthday and the party was in the wars again. But Malema maintains he is no monster - he listens, reflects and can be won over.

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Marikana: Security warning not heeded, with fatal results

Gabi Falanga

Had the Lonmin security guards observed a radio security warning they might never have confronted the enraged miners and suffered fatalities.

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Muthambi opposes DA bid challenging SABC appointment

Sapa

Communications Minister Faith Muthambi has rejected the DA's application to challenge SABC chief operations officer Hlaudi Motsoeneng's appointment.

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Derby-Lewis not involved with Waterkloof Four blackmail

Sapa

The convicted killer's lawyer has denied blackmail allegations surrounding video footage of Waterkloof Four inmate Christoff Becker.

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Arms deal: De Lille dossier a platform for govt investigations

Sarah Evans

The City of Cape Town mayor has told the Seriti commission her whistle-blower dossier was intended as a base for authorities to investigate from.

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Zuma focuses budget on planning, communication and service delivery

Andisiwe Makinana

The presidency's budget will look at ensuring competent public services, better communication with the public and increased planning and monitoring.

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Gauteng Legislature lays criminal charges against EFF

Sapa

Charges of trespassing and intimidation have been laid against the EFF, after its members allegedly forced entry into the provincial legislature.

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Fikile Mbalula - minister of selfies

stefanie jason

Whether pouting, saluting or just swagging, the minister of sports and recreation has recreated the political selfie. Take note, politicians.

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Groenewald vs Mngxitama - the struggle continues

Staff Reporter

Tension between FF Plus and EFF MPs continues, this time at a land reform budget debate where Andile Mngxitama was kicked out.

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Marikana: Miner murder mystery deepens

*One of the four suspects arrested in connection with the murder of a Samancor Chrome mine employee has also been implicated in Mr X’s testimony.*

EFF: Marching for freedom overall

*EFF supporters, led by party leader Julius Malema, marched on the Provincial Legislature on Tuesday demanding their right to wear overalls.*
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One year of the EFF

*The EFF is celebrating its first birthday after a year of vocal opposition to … well … everything. We take a look at the year that has been for the red berets.*
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Nadine Gordimer dies at 90

*Late Nobel laureate, author and apartheid activist Nadine Gordimer was a paradoxical kind of novelist. We look at her life in 19 images.*
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Drones: Useful and fun or dangerous?

*Drone technology is evolving at a fast rate. But SA’s civil aviation authority has indicated its intention to crack down on unmanned aircraft systems.*
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Sona v2.0: On the red carpet

*President Zuma gave his second State of the Nation Address for the year, promising to improve the struggling economy and create more jobs.*
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How to survive as a woman miner

*Female miners are still subjected to discrimination, sexual abuse and violence in the workplace. We spoke to some women about their experiences.*
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Nkoana-Mashabane and Dirco: A diplomat puts out fires

*Maite Nkoana-Mashabane discusses her first term as international relations minister, terror in Africa, conflict in Nigeria, and patriotism in SA.*
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Unsafe buildings, poverty and desperation in JHB’s inner city

*We investigate housing issues in Jo’burg’s city centre, where many impoverished people live in unsafe buildings. What is the City doing to help?*
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Welcome to SA's 'cancer valley'