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During the court proceedings, the accused was hunched over to hide his face. (Gemma Ritchie)

Dros rape accused to go on trial in September

The trial will be held in the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria and is expected to run from September 9 to 20.

Pravin Gordhan has strongly denied that his daughter did business with the State. (Oupa Nkosi/M&G)

Gordhan lays criminal charges against Malema

Last week, the EFF leader launched a scathing attack on Pravin Gordhan outside the Zondo commission of inquiry into state capture

Earlier on Wednesday, the Right to Know campaign, which also made a submission, said data in South Africa is among the most expensive in the world. (Reuters)

Internet access has become a human right, data inquiry hears

Media Monitoring Africa suggested several solutions including free access to the internet at all government sites such as schools and libraries

Should the government put a moratorium on any move to withdraw from the ICC, it would likely result in the current International Crimes Bill being put on hold. (Reuters)

‘Captain KGB’ Tshabalala released on bail

This was Morris Tshabalala’s second attempt at securing his release on bail

Social standing: Beneficiaries queue to collect grants in Alexandra. (File photo/MG)

Sassa urges patience, assures grants will be paid despite difficulties

​Social grant beneficiaries who draw their money at ATMs might have to wait a little longer to access it

(Leon Nicholas)

‘Please Call Me’ inventor agrees to Vodacom gag order

Vodacom approached the High Court to seek an interdict to prohibit Nkosana Makate from disclosing any information to outside parties

“You know why [they are critical]

Malema: Some black journalists are ‘house n#!@*rs’

The EFF leader told the crowd not to be apologetic when fighting for Africans, because they were the most oppressed

President Cyril Ramaphosa

Ramaphosa: Work experience is a barrier to employment

The president has urged youth to become agents of their own liberation, saying that their challenges can be overcome

It was alleged that Snyman gave Khomotso Phahlane and his wife vehicles

Corruption charges withdrawn against Phahlane

The case was withdrawn after the magistrate dismissed the state’s application for a postponement

“We could not attack in this way last year because we did not have Benjamin Mendy, he is so clever to go up and down,” Pep Guardiola said. (David Klein/Reuters)

Legendary photographer Sam Nzima has died

Veteran photographer Sam Nzima has died in a Nelspruit hospital.

The case was postponed to June 18 to allow the accused to make representations to the NPA as well as to have the State handover the docket and other documentation to the defence.

Big name witnesses for SARS ‘rogue unit’ case

Gerrie Nel, Trevor Manuel, Vusi Pikoli will be state witnesses in the SARS ‘rogue unit’ case

Ivan Pillay

SARS ‘rogue unit’ officials to appear in court, after withdrawing urgent application

The three are expected to appear in the Pretoria Regional Court on April 9

(David Harrison/M&G)

Sanef condemns Malema’s comments on eNCA

Julius Malema took to Twitter accusing eNCA of advocating an "anti-black agenda" and supporting white supremacy.

(Madelene Cronje/M&G)

State withdraws child abuse charge against IPID boss McBride

McBride was charged with child abuse, after allegedly assaulting one of his daughters in 2017.

Jonas Makwakwa is expected to testify in the next public hearings in August.

Beleaguered Jonas Makwakwa quits SARS

The chief officer for business and individual tax came under the spotlight following reports that NICS paid R600 000 into his bank account

The most obvious option left for the ANC should Zuma decide not follow the party’s directive for his recall would be to vote him out of office in a motion of no confidence.

Many gifts, but no Guptas or payments declared by Zuma

An alleged R1-million monthly salary from an ANC-supporter was not a part of President Zuma’s declared goods said DA leader Mmusi Maimane