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Factual fiction: An artist’s interpretation of the Grallator, which stood about two metres high and grew to a length of about three metres. It is likely that this animal made the trackway found at Storm Shelter in the Eastern Cape

South African discovered dinosaur could help demystify the life of the famous T-Rex

Why a tiny dinosaur from the Eastern Cape is making waves for the T-rex family

Dukwana’s testimony will reportedly implicate former Free State Premier Ace Magashule in allegations of state capture at the provincial government. (Peter Dowdle)

Free State IT staff transferred in favour of politically connected company

A whistleblower claims the provincial Department of Police, Roads and Transport’s IT unit is in disarray after an alleged purge of experienced staff.

The Smuggler

The Smuggler, The Spook and The Grabber

A Hawks sting operation to nab the importers of a high tech bugging device might have landed more than the detectives bargained for.

Forensic supply firm wins R30m SAPS contract despite ‘contravening tax law’

A suspended police colonel says current acting national commissioner Khomotso Phahlane is responsible for procurement abuses under his watch.

A record 100 000 holiday-makers flocked to Durban’s beachfront on New Year’s Day

SAPS suspends colonel who blew whistle on Phahlane

The head of East London’s local criminal records centre, Colonel Sandragasen Moonsamy, has been formally suspended

Hawks chief ‘helped oust’ Dramat

An ex-Ipid investigator has made startling new claims amid fears of his "powerful" foes in the unit.

Berning Ntlemeza. Picture: Lucky Nxumalo

Hawks chief ‘helped oust’ Dramat

An ex-Ipid investigator has made startling new claims amid fears of his ”powerful” foes in the unit.

Former KZN Hawks boss Johan Booysen said that it had already become “abundantly clear” that “Ntlemeza was not somebody to be trusted.” (Gallo)

Claws out over Cats unit

A Hawks unit meant to protect the state from coups is probing the taxman and SAA. Why?

Claws out over Cats unit

A Hawks unit meant to protect the state from coups is probing the taxman and SAA. Why?

Krejcir could have reason for an appeal

Convicted Czech Radovan Krejcir could argue his rights were infringed over legal representation.

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Krejcir could have reason for an appeal

Convicted Czech Radovan Krejcir could argue his rights were infringed over legal representation.

Radovan Krejcir at the ­Palmridge magistrate’s court

High court evacuated during Krejcir sentencing after bomb scare

Sentencing of the gang boss and five others has been disrupted as the Johannesburg high court was evacuated after a bomb threat.

High court evacuated during Krejcir sentencing after bomb scare

Sentencing of the gang boss and five others has been disrupted as the Johannesburg high court was evacuated after a bomb threat.

The Reserve Bank has maintained the repo — at which it lends to commercial banks — steady at 8.25% for five consecutive meetings, since hiking it by 50 basis points in May 2023.

Zimbabwean army guards SA currency on plane as investigations continue

A South African Reserve Bank plane, in which a body was discovered, is under heavy military guard in Harare with millions of Rands on board.

Key witness fears Krejcir’s reach

The witness protection programme has been hacked, says a man who fears for his life.

Key witness fears Krejcir’s reach

The witness protection programme has been hacked, says a man who fears for his life.

Case against Hawks boss Ntlemeza resurfaces

A case against the Hawks commander has been reopened after the NPA called for a renewed investigation of a claim of fraud.

Case against Hawks boss Ntlemeza resurfaces

A case against the Hawks commander has been reopened after the NPA called for a renewed investigation of a claim of fraud.

South Africa has many macro-assets attractive to investors, such as a vibrant democracy, a relatively diversi?ed economy, abundant natural resources and a transparent legal system.

SSA haul raises security concerns

The arrest of two intel agency staffers for the R17m theft points to a well-planned inside job.

South Africa has many macro-assets attractive to investors, such as a vibrant democracy, a relatively diversi?ed economy, abundant natural resources and a transparent legal system.

SSA haul raises security concerns

The arrest of two intel agency staffers for the R17m theft points to a well-planned inside job.