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UN backs negotiations on global protocol to tackle environmental crime
UN member states have approved negotiations on a new global protocol under UNTOC to target organized environmental crimes, including wildlife trafficking, illegal mining, and…
Agrizzi to appeal R1.66bn Bosasa confiscation order
Former Bosasa COO Angelo Agrizzi will appeal against a Gauteng High Court order compelling him to pay R1.66 billion to the state, arguing the amount reflects total company…
Eugene de Kock blames NPA for failure to prosecute apartheid-era crimes
Testifying at the Khampepe Commission, former Vlakplaas commander Eugene de Kock accused the National Prosecuting Authority of criminal negligence for failing to seek his…
Eugene ‘Prime Evil’ de Kock testifies at Khampepe Commission
Former Vlakplaas commander Eugene de Kock is testifying before the Khampepe Commission, shedding light on apartheid death squads and the failure to prosecute unresolved crimes.
Matlala spills the beans in botched plea deal
A leaked affidavit prepared for a rejected plea deal reveals businessman Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala’s allegations of extensive kickbacks and corrupt ties with senior South African…
Open justice at stake in bid to close spy trial, says CFE
The Campaign for Free Expression has raised alarms over the State Security Agency’s attempts to secure a blanket ban on public and media access during the corruption trial of…
Toxic taps expose Tshwane’s deadly water failures
More than 400 people, mostly young children, fell ill after the City of Tshwane supplied unchlorinated tap water to Bronkhorstspruit for three weeks without alerting residents,…
State alleges threats against investigators in Joe Sibanyoni construction mafia case
The investigating team in the R2.2 million extortion case against taxi boss Joe Ferrari Sibanyoni has received threats, the Delmas Magistrate’s Court heard as bail conditions…
“The NPA should take full responsibility for failing TRC victims and families.”
Former president Thabo Mbeki has denied claims of political interference in Truth and Reconciliation Commission cases, arguing that the National Prosecuting Authority must take…
‘Complete fabrication’: Mbeki rejects secret amnesty deal claims
Former president Thabo Mbeki has strongly denied allegations of secret talks with apartheid-era generals to secure amnesty, calling the claims a complete fabrication during his…
‘Not back for revenge’, says Masemola as he resumes police chief role
National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola has officially resumed his duties following the withdrawal of corruption charges, pledging to rebuild public trust and refocus SAPS…
Three accused face charges over the sale of Tsontso’s smartwatch
Three men have appeared in the Kempton Park Magistrates’ Court charged with money laundering and handling stolen goods linked to the resale of Elizabeth 'Tsontso' Moselakgomo’s…
Brown Mogotsi back in court as defence seeks more evidence before trial
Self-proclaimed political fixer Brown Mogotsi returns to the Johannesburg Magistrate's Court as his defence team demands crucial witness records and evidence before trial.
Mabe’s escape route hits a dead end
The Special Tribunal has dismissed former ANC NEC member Pule Mabe's bid to halt the SIU's recovery proceedings regarding irregular multimillion-rand vehicle procurement tenders.
Mudzinganyama granted R15 000 bail as NPA warns more charges possible
Businessman Lawrence Chamurwa Mudzinganyama has been granted R15 000 bail facing 10 charges, with the NPA warning that additional charges may follow as investigations proceed.