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/ 14 July 2023

Spy agency boss Thembi Majola to quit

The resignation comes at the height of renewed attacks on long-haulage trucks

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By Lizeka Tandwa, Emsie Ferreira and Paddy Harper

National

/ 17 November 2022

Lamola sues Mpumalanga publication for R1 million

The minister is demanding that 013News retract an article suggesting he interfered in the decisions of the National Prosecuting Authority

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By Emsie Ferreira

National

/ 2 August 2022

Kriegler to challenge ruling that he retract remarks on Hlophe

The retired constitutional court justice was ordered by the Judicial Conduct Committee to withdraw comments that questioned Hlophe’s fitness to be a judge and faulted his acquittal on ANC MP Bongani Bongo

By Emsie Ferreira

National

/ 24 May 2021

Hlophe recuses himself from Mkhwebane case

The embattled Western Cape judge president readily agreed to recuse himself from hearing the public protector’s challenge of the rules governing the process to remove her from office

By Emsie Ferreira

Politics

/ 17 May 2021

Magashule defies suspension order and KZN leaders’ advice that he not address Zuma’s supporters outside court

A strategy by the KwaZulu-Natal ANC to control the narrative coming out of former president Zuma’s court appearance for arms deal corruption and fraud was thwarted

By Lizeka Tandwa

Politics

/ 11 May 2021

ANC resolute over its step-aside decision: Duarte

The governing party has identified 40 members charged with serious crimes who will have to step aside

By Paddy Harper

Politics

/ 5 May 2021

Magashule and parliamentarians will continue to receive cushy salaries during suspensions

Bongani Bongo, Zandile Gumede and Sindiswa Gomba are also among the parliamentarians affected by the step-aside resolution

By Lizeka Tandwa

Politics

/ 4 May 2021

Bongo considers legal options on step-aside order as his corruption case is postponed

The former state security minister said the National Prosecuting Authority was politically captured and compromising his right to a speedy trial

By Emsie Ferreira

National

/ 22 April 2021

JSC won’t axe Hlophe from selection panel

The commission has dismissed three requests not to proceed with interviews for candidates for the Western Cape high court

By Emsie Ferreira

Politics

/ 9 April 2021

ANC’s rotten apples on the chopping block

Now that the NEC has finalised its step-aside guidelines for those facing corruption charges, a swathe of officials will struggle to cling to their positions

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By Emsie Ferreira

National

/ 17 March 2021

Hlophe did not apply corruption law properly in Bongo case, NPA argues

Bongo dismisses the state’s application as a waste of money, driven by ‘dark forces’

By Emsie Ferreira

Politics

/ 26 February 2021

Hlophe throws out Bongo corruption case

Former state security minister walks free after judge finds there is not sufficient evidence of attempted bribery to scupper Eskom probe

By Emsie Ferreira

Politics

/ 19 February 2021

Conflicting witness evidence in Bongo graft case — Hlophe

Former state security minister Bongani Bongo has been charged with corruption for allegedly trying to bribe the evidence leader in a parliamentary inquiry into Eskom.

By Eunice Masson

Politics

/ 27 January 2021

Ms K describes ‘separate and discrete’ SSA command structure to protect Zuma

Ms K’s and Mr Y’s affidavits and testimony have alleged a picture going back to 2008 of how the former president and his aides worked — and allegedly abused the SSA

By Emma Balfour

National

/ 27 January 2021

RECAP: New allegations of how the former head of the ANC, the party and others benefited from the SSA

Day two of State Security Agency testimony at the Zondo commission birthed more revelations that point to the former head of state and agents breaking the law

By Emma Balfour

National

/ 17 November 2020

Motsoaledi blames ‘porous’ and ‘rotten’ borders for Bushiris’ escape

Home affairs minister admits South Africa has weak borders, and that the Bushiris had 10 passports between them

By Khaya Koko

Politics

/ 13 November 2020

‘Stand aside’ rule fails the Ace test

The ANC has stalled on setting ground rules for cleanout of comrades accused of corruption

By Paddy Harper

Politics

/ 12 November 2020

‘Let ANC deal with its leaders facing corruption charges,’ Ramaphosa tells parliament

The president was answering questions before parliament, where he also told the EFF to allow the courts to decide on the matter of the CR17 bank statements

By Bongekile Macupe

Politics

/ 6 November 2020

ANC move to ‘stand aside’ is falling flat

Corruption-accused cadres are staying put as provincial rulings contradict NEC’s resolution to clean up the party.

By Paddy Harper

Politics

/ 27 October 2020

Former state security minister Bongo back in court

Bongo and his co-accused will appear in the Nelspruit magistrate’s court in Mpumalanga over charges of fraud, corruption and theft

By Tshegofatso Mathe

Politics

/ 1 October 2020

Councillors barred as ANC moves against corruption

‘Stand aside’ rule implemented for people facing charges as provincial integrity commission process stalls

By Paddy Harper

Politics

/ 1 September 2020

ANC caucus mum on Bongo resignation

The ANC parliamentary caucus as yet to confirm whether Bongani Bongo, who faces bribery and corruption charges, has resigned as an MP in line with the NEC’s directive

By Lester Kiewit

Article

/ 21 November 2019

Former minister Bongani Bongo arrested on corruption charges

The arrest is a big statement of intent by the justice system, but his defence has already said it wants to make “representations”

By Lester Kiewit and Franny Rabkin

Article

/ 2 November 2018

‘Down and out’ Bongo to sue Parliament for defamation

Bongo, who faces another investigation of fraud and corruption by the Hawks, is now an ANC backbencher

By Thanduxolo Jika

Article

/ 31 May 2018

Parly disciplinary hearings loom for Bongo, Manana

ANC MP Amos Masondo confirmed he has referred Manana and Bongo to the subcommittee which organises disciplinary hearings

By Raeesa Pather

Article

/ 23 February 2018

KwaZulu-Natal ANC at peace – for now

Though stability seems to have come to the province, Jacob Zuma’s recall still hangs heavy

By Paddy Harper

Article

/ 13 February 2018

ANC wants a motion of no confidence against Zuma

The NEC wants Ramaphosa to be sworn in as South Africa’s new president by Friday the latest and deliver SONA before the budget speech later this month

By Matuma Letsoalo Author

Article

/ 12 January 2018

JZ sets conditions if he’s to go

The president’s supporters say his closest allies and preferred successor, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, must stay

By Dineo Bendile and Govan Whittles

Article

/ 9 January 2018

It’s not a matter of if, but when Zuma goes – NEC sources

The NEC members, who spoke on condition of anonymity, all agreed Zuma is a "liability", but want the party to avoid a "divisive" battle over his fate.

By Mahlatse Mahlase and Lizeka Tandwa