Pelane Phakgadi

Mid-Senior Reporter at NEWS24

Chang should be extradited to US on fraud charges — SA court

Africa Riaan Grobler & Pelane Phakgadi - 8 Apr 2019

Chang was arrested in South Africa on December 30 on a warrant issued by authorities in the US

Court dismisses Chang’s bid to have Masutha decide where he should be extradited to

Africa Pelane Phakgadi - 26 Mar 2019

Chang was arrested at OR Tambo International Airport on December 30 on a warrant issued by authorities in the US

DA punts jobs, good governance at manifesto launch

Article Tshidi Madia & Pelane Phakgadi - 23 Feb 2019

The party, which launched its manifesto on Saturday, has placed jobs, basic services and the fight against corruption at the top of its agenda

Former Mozambican finance minister continues to fight against extradition to the US

Africa Pelane Phakgadi - 9 Jan 2019

The US accuses Manuel Chang of conspiracy to commit wire and securities fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering

Msimanga distances himself from appointment of ‘unqualified’ acting city manager

Article Pelane Phakgadi - 5 Jan 2019

Msimanga said that it was the prerogative of city manager Moeketsi Mosola to name someone to act in his place while he was away

Limpopo ANC chair promises to deal with VBS-linked ‘cadres’ before elections

Article Pelane Phakgadi - 10 Dec 2018

Some of those implicated in the VBS report include Stan Mathabatha's deputy chairperson, Florence Radzilani, and treasurer Danny Msiza

SABC suspends ‘sex-for-jobs’ pests

Article Pelane Phakgadi - 7 Dec 2018

The Commission's report identified additional employees who may have been complicit by either aiding or abetting sexual harassment

Batohi’s appointment as NDPP welcomed across the board

Article Pelane Phakgadi - 4 Dec 2018

The Public Servants Association has called on the new NDPP to speed up the finalisation of the political cases that have been hanging on for years

SIU to go after Hlaudi Motsoeneng for R21m on behalf of SABC

Article Pelane Phakgadi - 28 Nov 2018

A portion of that amount contains an illegal succession fee and a further R10.2-million for illegal appointments and dismissals

Unions warn SABC: You retrench, we shut you down

Article Pelane Phakgadi - 19 Nov 2018

The Communications Workers Union said on Sunday it will "shut down the corporation"

Zuma joins Thales in seeking permanent stay of prosecution on corruption charges

Article Pelane Phakgadi - 16 Nov 2018

The former president is expected to have followed French company Thales' application in arguing that the 17-year-old case was old

Press Releases

Special Reports

Itec serves up high-tech integrated surveillance system for family food company

special reports - 27 Oct 2020

The system includes facial recognition software and a thermal screening solution that will provide instant temperature screening of all employees

Special Reports

Transport Month

[email protected] - 23 Oct 2020

An infrastructure-led recovery will help to stimulate demand in the South African economy, which is vital post the Covid-19 pandemic

Special Reports

Limpopo’s Economic Recovery Plan to fight Covid-19 impact

special reports - 23 Oct 2020

Billions have been set aside to help farmers and industries get back on their feet as part of the Limpopo Socio-Economic Recovery Plan

Special Reports

Disrupt the corrupt

special reports - 22 Oct 2020

Whistle-blowers should be seen as real heroes in the fight against corruption and we need a change in culture for this to happen

Special Reports

Corporates: A force for good for a sustainable future

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

In order to see people and nature thrive what is required is a strong focus on partnerships – we cannot act alone anymore

Special Reports

Combatting wildlife crime in Southern Africa activity annual programme statement (APS) No. 04

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

Concept papers are sought for implementating activities, for a multi-faceted programme that aims to reduce poaching and illegal trade in wildlife

Special Reports

The financial decisions made during your life journey, and their impact on your retirement outcome

special reports - 19 Oct 2020

The longer you save towards retirement the larger your retirement savings are expected to be due to the effect of compounding interest

Special Reports

In conversation with SA Reserve Bank Governer, Lesetja Kganyago

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

'Make interest rates zero and inflation goes up and then people save less – we need savings to fund investment in this country'