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Thulani Khumalo is a South African entrepreneur who operates a spaza shop from his home in Vosloorus. (Facebook)

Thulani Khumalo is alive, despite claims a Somali syndicate killed him

A year ago, the spaza shop owner took to social and news media to share that his life was in danger, accusing foreign business rivals of trying to kill him

Sedibeng Water CEO Tradewin Takalani

Forensic probe fingers CEO at Sedibeng Water

A lifeline to the driest parts of SA’s north west has been wracked by allegations of tender fraud, leading to the suspension of two of its officials.

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

Ace’s ally left behind large, unexplained wealth

A top Free State official had over R25-million in properties when he died.

Photo: Mining minister Mosebenzi Zwane

Telling the truth punishable by death

Asking questions about the Free State dairy farm project came at a price for two whistleblowers – one lost his life and another suffered harassment.

Free State premier Ace Magashule at the ANC’s Mangaung conference

Dodgy World Cup deal comes back to bite Free State premier Ace Magashule

A businessman claims that his company was used as a front for an entity allegedly close to Magashule to supply R9.5M worth of soccer regalia.

HOD Sandile Msibi

Making free in the Free State

HOD Sandile Msibi faces accusations linked to his allegedly excessive and unwarranted use of legal consultants for dubious disciplinary hearings.

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.

Sedibeng Technical and Vocational Education and Training College in Vereeniging

Sedibeng College funds for sale to sharp investors

An entrepreneur got a R3.4m “initiation fee” for advising the Sedibeng TVET College where to invest R150m in irregularly channelled college funds.

No more regrets: Free State Premier Ace Magashule laments the slow pace of economic transformation

Jobs for pals in the Free State – Ace Magashule’s playground

A Free State provincial department has irregularly awarded a sweeping, open-ended tender to a company owned by one of the premier’s close associates.

Former Transnet chief executive Siyabongo Gama.

Dubai nightmare continues for scam victims

Three South Africans jailed after being scammed by an international fraudster still cannot go home.

Mosebenzi Zwane, The chairperson of parliament’s portfolio committee for transport, will be indicted for the dairy farm scandal this week

Zwane and his new appointment go way back

amaBhungane reveal their links to the Guptas

Lonmin’s Bapo deal ‘in crisis’

Lonmin’s Bapo deal ‘in crisis’

Community fears worst as investment fund is sued for millions.

Residents of Nkaneng

Lonmin’s Bapo deal ‘in crisis’

Community fears worst as investment fund is sued for millions.

“What made us poor and poverty stricken was the dispossession of land. When you get it

Big stink: How Lonmin paid R20m for just two toilets for Marikana workers

The mining company is accused of "undermining black lives" after a latrine project yielded just two working toilets.

“What made us poor and poverty stricken was the dispossession of land. When you get it

Big stink: How Lonmin paid R20m for just two toilets for Marikana workers

The mining company is accused of ‘undermining black lives’ by leaving a toilet project unfinished.

‘War’ looming over Marikana housing evictions

‘War’ looming over Marikana housing evictions

A new tragedy is threatening at Marikana as residents occupying low-cost housing have vowed to resist eviction at all costs.

Nomvula Mokonyane says the ANC’s Gauteng leadership is out of step with the majority of the provinces on President Jacob Zuma.

Mokonyane’s alleged new terms for Lesotho water project cited as causing delays

The Polihali dam, part of the Lesotho Highlands Water Scheme, was originally scheduled for completion in 2018 but has been repeatedly postponed.

Police arrest a #FeesMustFall protester.

Guptas’ media bid rebuffed

The PIC is trying to block the Guptas’ bid to take a stake at Independent Newspapers, which seems to indicate a hardening attitude towards the family.

Van Rooyen parked off in luxury hotel

Van Rooyen parked off in luxury hotel

Hundreds of thousands of rands have been spent while Des van Rooyen’s official home is readied.

Cost of living: President Jacob Zuma

Van Rooyen and family living in 5-star luxury hotel

Hundreds of thousands of rands have been spent while Des van Rooyen’s official home is readied.