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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.
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.
Jub Jub’s arrest warrant struck off the roll after he appears in court
Musician Molemo 'Jub Jub' Maarohanye appeared in the Germiston Magistrate's Court, resulting in the cancellation of his outstanding arrest warrant in his ongoing firearm-related…
SIU to recover R8 million bursary funded to deceased students, foreign nationals and officials
The SIU has made 36 referrals for disciplinary action against officials, including human resources personnel, administrative clerks and directors, for contravening the Public…
Sibanyoni granted bail as NPA revives extortion case
Taxi boss Joe “Ferrari” Sibanyoni and his co-accused were granted bail after the National Prosecuting Authority re-enrolled a R2.2-million extortion and money laundering case…
Emberton placed under scrutiny
The NPA is close to making a decision on possible charges in a probe involving SA Steel Mills and allegations of questionable cross-border transactions linked to the company
Parliament intensifies scrutiny of Sasol
Parliament’s portfolio committee on forestry, fisheries and environment is widening its oversight into Sasol after receiving protected disclosures from environmental…
MK bid to block Batohi pension tests limits of presidential power
The North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria has reserved judgment in the MK Party’s urgent application to block Shamila Batohi’s pension, after hearing arguments on urgency and the…
Senzo Mchunu speaks after 12 cops arrested over R360m Medicare contract
The suspended police minister says the arrests are only the beginning and that his actions, alongside Idac investigations, were key to stopping the illegal contract
Rethinking the value of commissions
Any objective analysis must proceed from the premise that commissions of inquiry are not criminal courts. They neither prosecute nor sentence. Their constitutional purpose is to…
SIU unveils large-scale issuance of fraudulent permits by some home affairs officials
The Special Investigating Unit traced financial gains of more than R181 million linked to beneficiaries of fraudulent visa applications that were supported by fake documentation
Nkabinde inquiry: former KZN DPP defends Chauke’s role in Cato Manor case
Advocate Moipone Noko said she supported and later took over the prosecution led by Andrew Chauke in the high-profile Cato Manor case
‘Gupta lieutenants are in court, Batohi says on her last day in office
The outgoing national director of public prosecutions said her successor should fight for more institutional independence and for competitive salaries to attract high profile…
Inquiry battles to find witnesses
Evidence leaders compelled to ask for a postponement