Author: Setumo Stone

News

Intimidation case opened against former Gupta-linked mine boss

Police have opened an intimidation case against former Gupta-linked mine general manager George Peter van der Merwe, with investigators now attempting to locate... Read more.
Panyaza Lesufi endorsed by his ANC branch
Big Reads, Politics

Panyaza Lesufi’s ANC branch gives him nod in comeback bid

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s political comeback inside the ANC has begun in earnest after his own branch formally nominated him for a return as provincial... Read more.
Politics

No, Mr Singh, the fart is inside the ANC tent

When a senior ANC voice dismisses critics as people “farting in the wind”, the metaphor invites a more honest response. No, Mr Ravin Singh — the fart is not... Read more.
ANC branch member wants Lesufi restrained
Big Reads, Politics

Call for Fikile Mbalula to deal with Panyaza Lesufi over podcast comments

An ANC branch member has tabled concerns over public statements made by Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi, which he claims are politically damaging to the party’s... Read more.
Contractors cannot profit from invalid Beitbridge contracts
News

SCA rules contractors cannot profit from invalid Beitbridge contracts

The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) has dismissed an application for reconsideration brought by Caledon River Properties (Pty) Ltd t/a Magwa Construction and Profteam... Read more.
News

Appeal court split over Phahlane’s dismissal but confirms his exit

The Labour Appeal Court of South Africa has delivered a split decision in the case of Kgomotso Phahlane, the former acting national commissioner of the South African... Read more.
Mining operations
Business, News

Municipality dragged to court over ‘failure’ to prevent mining disruptions

The Steve Tshwete Local Municipality in Middelburg has come under fire from a local mining company for allegedly failing to prevent unlawful gatherings that disrupted... Read more.
Mining operations
News, Politics

Lawyers trade explosive claims over death threats and ‘divine instruction’

Fresh from being slapped with an interim court interdict over alleged death threats to a neighbour, former Gupta mine manager George van der Merwe is involved in... Read more.
Ramaphosa pushes for investigations
Politics

President orders urgent probes after release of Madlanga commission interim report

President Cyril Ramaphosa has directed law enforcement authorities to promptly address the criminal and disciplinary referrals found in the Madlanga commission’s... Read more.