Khaya Koko
Khaya Koko is a journalist with a penchant for reading through legal documents braving the ravages of cold court benches to expose the crooked. He writes about social justice and human-interest stories. Most importantly, he is a card-carrying member of the Mighty Orlando Pirates.
Cannabis smokers say police have ‘weaponised’ arrests
/ 19 April 2024

Cannabis smokers say police have ‘weaponised’ arrests

The decriminalisation of adult use in private was a relief to users who allege arrests are low-hanging fruit for police

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NPA wants 15 year sentence for Mapisa-Nqakula if she is found guilty of graft
/ 4 April 2024

NPA wants 15 year sentence for Mapisa-Nqakula if she is found guilty of graft

The former speaker has pinned her acquittal hopes on a mysterious wig seized by the police as part of evidence in the R4.5 million case

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PA councillor accused of ‘fraudulent’ Joburg land transfer
/ 4 April 2024

PA councillor accused of ‘fraudulent’ Joburg land transfer

The councillor has been accused of giving away provincial land for a taxi rank development without following legislation

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Mapisa-Nqakula under scrutiny
/ 28 March 2024

Mapisa-Nqakula under scrutiny

The speaker’s attempts to stall her arrest resulted in the state revealing the damning charges she faces

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Batohi, NPA win R4.2m freezing order against Mangaung municipality
/ 25 March 2024

Batohi, NPA win R4.2m freezing order against Mangaung municipality

The Hawks are also investigating a criminal case in which a company was paid for services it did not deliver

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BREAKING: Mapisa-Nqakula faces 12 corruption charges and one of money laundering
/ 25 March 2024

BREAKING: Mapisa-Nqakula faces 12 corruption charges and one of money laundering

Advocate’s affidavit reveals trail of bribes allegedly pocketed by the National Assembly speaker, who is expected to appear in court today

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