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ANC says it won't suspend John Block

ANC says it won't suspend John Block

21 Apr 2013 13:07 - Sarah Evans
The ANC in the Northern Cape will not suspend its provincial chairperson John Block, who is facing several charges of fraud and corruption.
Northern Cape premier's family home 'petrol bombed'

Northern Cape premier's family home 'petrol bombed'

10 Apr 2013 15:01 - Sarah Evans
The family home of Northern Cape Premier Sylvia Lucas has allegedly been petrol bombed just two weeks after her nomination for the post.
John Block in R7m diamond poser

John Block in R7m diamond poser

15 Feb 2013 00:00 - Sarah Evans
It might have gone down in history as one of Kimberley's greatest diamond heists – if more people had known about it.
Stokvel 'lost millions' to Mrs John Block

Stokvel 'lost millions' to Mrs John Block

25 Jan 2013 00:00 - Sarah Evans
More than 1 700 people invested their savings in a scheme they now believe was fraudulent, writes Sarah Evans.
Corruption proposal used to get N Cape's Block

Corruption proposal used to get N Cape's Block

18 Dec 2012 01:00 - Mmanaledi Mataboge
If the ANC adopts a proposed constitutional amendment, members accused of corruption can be suspended from the party immediately.
Public protector finds Block not guilty

Public protector finds Block not guilty

27 Nov 2012 05:00 - Sarah Evans, Sapa,
An investigation by the public protector has cleared Northern Cape finance minister John Block of wrongdoing relating to the sale of a piece of land.
Hawks close in on lease graft

Hawks close in on lease graft

23 Nov 2012 00:00 - Sarah Evans, Lionel Faull,
Thirty allegedly crooked leases are central to the latest fraud, corruption and money-laundering charges brought against ANC politician John Block.
ANC's Block and co granted R50 000 bail

ANC's Block and co granted R50 000 bail

21 Nov 2012 20:35 - Sapa
Northern Cape ANC leader John Block and other provincial ANC heavyweights, arrested for fraud and corruption, have been released on R50 000 bail each.
Zuma fan club signs new members

Zuma fan club signs new members

14 Sep 2012 00:00 - Charles Molele, Matuma Letsoalo,
Expelled ANC Youth League leader Julius Malema's former ally has joined up - and so will John Block if graft charges are dropped.
Block in the dock: I was bribed, says N Cape hospital chief

Block in the dock: I was bribed, says N Cape hospital chief

26 Jul 2012 23:58 - Craig McKune
Hamid Shabbir's hard-hitting statement to the Hawks has implicated Northern Cape ANC chairperson John Block in a hospital tender scandal.
Politics & scandal: From 'sit down' to 'step aside'

Politics & scandal: From 'sit down' to 'step aside'

19 Jul 2012 06:28 - Faranaaz Parker
While disgraced officials may resign, firing them is tricky. SA's parties are trying to come up with ways to deal with those who try to brazen it out.
Northern Cape ANC backs land reform, nixes mine grab

Northern Cape ANC backs land reform, nixes mine grab

11 Jun 2012 08:20 - Michelle Pietersen
The ANC in the Northern Cape has given its blessing to more aggressive land reform, but drawn the line at the wholesale nationalisation of mines.
Block: ANC members must put an end to laziness

Block: ANC members must put an end to laziness

10 Jun 2012 18:39 - Sapa
Northern Cape ANC chairperson John Block told delegates at the end of their elective conference that provincial ANC members must stop being lazy.
Malema lashes out at 'power drunk' leaders

Malema lashes out at 'power drunk' leaders

18 Mar 2012 17:57 - Andre Grobler
Embattled African National Congress Youth League president Julius Malema has criticised power drunk ANC leaders who have drifted away from the masses.
Fraud case against Block postponed again

Fraud case against Block postponed again

02 Feb 2012 18:02 - Faranaaz Parker
The fraud and corruption case involving Northern Cape ANC chairperson John Block, which dates back to 2010, has been postponed until next year.
Molelle 1, Simelane 0

Molelle 1, Simelane 0

16 Sep 2011 00:00 - Glynnis Underhill
The NPA boss, Menzi Simelane, has lost the first round in his fight with his subordinate in KwaZulu-Natal.
ANC MP guilty of lying about interests

ANC MP guilty of lying about interests

26 Aug 2011 13:10 - Lionel Faull
Yolanda Botha has been given maximum penalty for misleading ethics committee on value of loan.
Simelane sets his sights on assets unit

Simelane sets his sights on assets unit

29 Jul 2011 00:00 - Glynnis Underhill
Controversial NPA boss Menzi Simelane has stripped the head of the Asset Forfeiture Unit in KZN, Knorx Molelle, of all his powers.
John Block fraud case postponed to 2012

John Block fraud case postponed to 2012

10 Jun 2011 15:45 - Staff Reporter
The fraud case against ANC Northern Cape leader John Block was postponed to next year by the Kimberley Magistrate's Court on Friday.
Share it or lose it -- a familiar tale

Share it or lose it -- a familiar tale

11 Mar 2011 11:45 - Mandy Rossouw
It's an all too familiar South African story, one that involves a local politician, an ANC bigwig and a white businessman, writes Mandy Rossouw

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