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The Hawks

LIVESTREAM: Booysen begins Zondo commission testimony
Article
/ 17 April 2019

LIVESTREAM: Booysen begins Zondo commission testimony

Former KZN Hawks boss Johan Booysen begins his testimony on Wednesday

By Mg Online and Staff Reporter
Investigations relating to prison officials, Bosasa complete — NPA
Article
/ 19 January 2019

Investigations relating to prison officials, Bosasa complete — NPA

The NPA and Hawks were presented with the allegations of bribery and corruption over eight years ago

By Jeanette Chabalala
Dirty tricks haunt the NDPP race
Article
/ 16 November 2018

Dirty tricks haunt the NDPP race

Police officers may be involved in attempts to falsely implicate a senior NPA official in corruption

By Athandiwe Saba
#StateCaptureInquiry: Hawks demonstrate a ‘pattern of behaviour’
Article
/ 29 August 2018

#StateCaptureInquiry: Hawks demonstrate a ‘pattern of behaviour’

This “pattern of behaviour” was raised during the testimony of former head of GCIS Themba Maseko

By Sarah Smit
Elusive Jooste is ‘hiding’ in plain sight
Article
/ 1 June 2018

Elusive Jooste is ‘hiding’ in plain sight

The billionaire was often in the public eye, but he has seemingly gone to ground since the Steinhoff scandal

By Staff Reporter
Hawks target Mnangagwa’s rescuer
Article
/ 20 April 2018

Hawks target Mnangagwa’s rescuer

The man who once sheltered Zimbabwe’s new president has allegedly committed a multimillion-rand fraud

By Thanduxolo Jika
BEE commission to probe Gupta-linked firms for allegedly faking certificates
Article
/ 5 March 2018

BEE commission to probe Gupta-linked firms for allegedly faking certificates

The DA is accusing Eskom of knowing Tegeta, Optimum and Trillian had used fraudulent certificates.

By Staff Reporter
Hawks leave with ‘insignificant’ papers after raid on Pauw’s property
Article
/ 28 February 2018

Hawks leave with ‘insignificant’ papers after raid on Pauw’s property

Hawks officers have raided the Western Cape home of author Jacques Pauw, relating to explosive revelations in his book, The President’s Keepers.

By Gemma Ritchie
Hawks confirm three arrests in Vrede dairy farm probe
Article
/ 14 February 2018

Hawks confirm three arrests in Vrede dairy farm probe

Hawks spokesperson Hangwani Mulaudzi confirmed the arrests on Wednesday morning

By Raeesa Pather
Transnet execs snub Scopa meeting
Article
/ 6 December 2017

Transnet execs snub Scopa meeting

Scopa chairperson Themba Godi said he received a letter on Monday from Transnet board chairperson Linda Mabaso requesting a postponement until January

By Paul Herman
A lazy legal system can’t win against a regime that protects agents of corruption
Article
/ 19 September 2017

A lazy legal system can’t win against a regime that protects agents of corruption

We must rethink the way our laws deal with corruption so we can better protect democracy

By Serjeant At The and Bar Author
Magaqa gun may have been found
Article
/ 15 September 2017

Magaqa gun may have been found

Five ANC councillors in Umzimkhulu have been murdered this year, raising tensions in the region

By Paddy Harper
State machinery employed for nefarious political purposes
Article
/ 6 September 2017

State machinery employed for nefarious political purposes

Lawlessness moves like a cancer through the constitutional body of South Africa.

By Serjeant At The and Bar Author
Newly appointed acting Hawks boss was on the panel that appointed Ntlemeza
Article
/ 14 April 2017

Newly appointed acting Hawks boss was on the panel that appointed Ntlemeza

Matakata, along with Nathi Nhleko, Michael Masutha and David Mahlobo, was part of the panel that decided Ntlemeza was the best candidate for the job

By Angelique Serrao
UPDATE: ​Des van Rooyen says Gordhan is ‘undermining’ the Hawks. Mantashe responds
Article
/ 30 August 2016

UPDATE: ​Des van Rooyen says Gordhan is ‘undermining’ the Hawks. Mantashe responds

Van Rooyen distanced President Jacob Zuma from the spat between the minister and the Hawks saying it had nothing to do with the president.

By Kiri Rupiah
The watchdog over South Africa’s elite police unit is in serious need of teeth
Article
/ 24 August 2016

The watchdog over South Africa’s elite police unit is in serious need of teeth

The main criticism leveled at the Hawks, is that it lacks the power to initiate investigations, making it ineffective.

By Mafaro Kasipo
Claws out over Cats unit
Article
/ 11 March 2016

Claws out over Cats unit

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

By Sally Evans
Claws out over Cats unit
Article
/ 10 March 2016

Claws out over Cats unit

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

By Sally Evans
Justice delayed is justice denied
Article
/ 2 December 2015

Justice delayed is justice denied

Inordinate delays to urgent litigation that is in the public interest must be reduced, if not eliminated, writes Paul Hoffman.

By Staff Reporter
NPA to withdraw charges against Jiba
Article
/ 18 August 2015

NPA to withdraw charges against Jiba

The NPA has said it is withdrawing the charges of fraud and perjury against Nomgcobo Jiba relating to the prosecution of KZN Hawks head Johan Booysen.

By Jonisayi Maromo
Hawks boss Dramat quits after reaching settlement
Article
/ 22 April 2015

Hawks boss Dramat quits after reaching settlement

Hawks chief Anwa Dramat has quit after a long-running legal battle following his suspension for alleged involvement in the rendition of Zimbabweans.

By Amabhungane
Acting Hawks boss driven to take ‘revenge’ for Mdluli
Article
/ 3 February 2015

Acting Hawks boss driven to take ‘revenge’ for Mdluli

Suspended Gauteng Hawks boss Shadrack Sibiya says his role in the investigation into Richard Mdluli was motivation for his suspension.

By Sapaxxxx
Nhleko to appeal court ruling invalidating Hawks head Dramat’s suspension
Article
/ 23 January 2015

Nhleko to appeal court ruling invalidating Hawks head Dramat’s suspension

Police Minister Nkosinathi Nhleko’s lawyer said the papers "should be served" on Friday.

By Chantelle Benjamin 1
Helen Suzman Foundation welcomes Dramat judgment
Article
/ 23 January 2015

Helen Suzman Foundation welcomes Dramat judgment

The foundation on Friday welcomed the Pretoria high court ruling that the police cannot unilaterally suspend Hawks boss Anwa Dramat.

By Chantelle Benjamin 1
Hawks appoint acting head for Gauteng after Sibiya’s suspension
Article
/ 22 January 2015

Hawks appoint acting head for Gauteng after Sibiya’s suspension

The crime-fighting body announced on Thursday that it had appointed Major General Nhlamvu Elias Dlamini as acting head of the Hawks in Gauteng.

By Sapa Author, Staff Reporter and Staff Reporter
Suzman Foundation challenges Dramat’s suspension in court
Article
/ 9 January 2015

Suzman Foundation challenges Dramat’s suspension in court

The Helen Suzman Foundation has asked the High Court in Pretoria to overturn the suspension of embattled Hawks boss Anwa Dramat.

By Sam Sole Author and Sam Sole
Hawks continue to dive into a web of conspiracies
Article
/ 6 January 2015

Hawks continue to dive into a web of conspiracies

The exact circumstances behind the suspension of the head of the priority crimes unit, Anwa Dramat, and other officials are still painfully unclear.

By Sarah Evans
Zuma gets the cops, the rest go to the Hawks
Article
/ 11 September 2014

Zuma gets the cops, the rest go to the Hawks

No one can explain why the more fearsome Hawks are investigating Dina Pule and Tina Joemat-Pettersson, but Jacob Zuma is left to police detectives.

By Phillip De Wet
‘Unconstitutional’ SAPS Act, Hawks independence goes to Concourt
Article
/ 19 August 2014

‘Unconstitutional’ SAPS Act, Hawks independence goes to Concourt

The battle to ensure the separation of the Hawks from the police, in a case stemming from 2008, continues in the Constitutional Court on Tuesday.

By Sapa
Hawks will not investigate Pippie Kruger fund
Article
/ 1 February 2014

Hawks will not investigate Pippie Kruger fund

The Hawks have said they will not be investigating allegations of misappropriated funds from burn victim Pippie Kruger’s foundation.

By Sapa
Hawks arrest Kaizer Chiefs manager
Article
/ 15 August 2012

Hawks arrest Kaizer Chiefs manager

Kaizer Chiefs football manager Bobby Motaung has been arrested by the Hawks for alleged fraud in connection with Mbombela Stadium’s construction.

By Staff Reporter
M&G faces charges over Mac Maharaj
Article
/ 26 July 2012

M&G faces charges over Mac Maharaj

Editor and reporters have been warned that they are suspected of stealing confidential records in a case brought forward by Mac Maharaj.

By Phillip De Wet
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