Former Sactwu consultant, Richard Kawie, is alleged in court papers to have been paid R8-million for his work as a consultant.
Sactwu officials say that about 20 000 workers are affected by the missing pension funds, but others claim many more workers stand to lose.
Deputy Minister Enoch Godongwana is embroiled in controversy about his role in the disappearance of millions of rands of workers’ retirement money.
Experts say a political decision to extend a judge’s term compromises the judiciary’s independence.
Popcru members claim the expulsions is intended to prevent them from raising issues of corruption within the union.
A probe is under way into a security lapse around the alleged hitman in the Dewani murder, who was seen in hospital, unshackled with only one guard.
Police say their case against Briton Shrien Dewani is watertight due to "overwhelming evidence" that he masterminded his wife Anni’s murder in 2010.
The Financial Services Board is investigating the investment in 2007 of R420-million of pension funds belonging to Sactwu members.
Taxpayers have footed massive bills for the legal wrangle of Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe and the end is not yet in sight.
ANC members in the Western Cape claim that around 20 party members have been actively campaigning for Mbalula to replace Mantashe in 2012.