Author: Tshwarelo eseng Mogakane

Man in court for impersonating Hawks officer, demanding bribe
News

Six SANDF members face prison as bail is revoked in Frans Mathipa murder case

The High Court in Johannesburg has revoked the bail of six South African National Defence Force (SANDF) members accused of involvement in the alleged kidnapping... Read more.
News

SAPS probe video of cop receiving ‘bribe’ from hawkers in Mbombela

Police in Mpumalanga have moved swiftly to contain reputational damage after a video allegedly showing a police officer receiving something from hawkers in the provincial... Read more.
Politics

Cyril Ramaphosa likened to IShowSpeed as he cuts through village at back of bakkie

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s flood damage assessment visit to Limpopo this week has triggered an unusual mix of praise, humour and criticism on social media, with... Read more.
DA wants answers on suspension of HOD
Big Reads, Education

Mpumalanga’s R2m laptops saga ends in written warning for education boss

Mpumalanga education head of department (HOD) Lucy Moyane will return to work next week after being issued with a written warning for negligence linked to the controversial... Read more.
Heavy rain and storm batter Mpumalanga
News

Media coverage restricted as Cyril Ramaphosa visits flood-hit Limpopo villages

Journalists seeking to cover President Cyril Ramaphosa’s visit to flood-stricken parts of Limpopo will be restricted on Thursday afternoon as rescue missions continue... Read more.
BAT continues share buyback
Big Reads, Business

Illicit cigarette traders force BAT SA to shut factory, end 51 years of local production

British American Tobacco South Africa (BAT SA) has announced it will close its Heidelberg manufacturing facility by the end of 2026, bringing an end to local cigarette... Read more.
Macpherson welcomes Malaka's resignation
Politics

‘Tebogo Malaka’s resignation no shield from possible prosecution,’ says minister

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has welcomed the resignation of Tebogo Malaka as chief executive of the Independent Development Trust (IDT),... Read more.
News

Malesela Teffo resurfaces at FOSA, guns for dodgy cops, politicians

Controversial legal figure and disbarred advocate Malesela Teffo has issued a stark warning to what he calls “crooked cops” and “corrupt politicians,” saying... Read more.
Tebogo Malaka's chuckle
Business

No golden handshake as controversial IDT CEO Tebogo Malaka resigns

The Independent Development Trust has confirmed the resignation of its controversy-mired chief executive officer, Tebogo Malaka, bringing to an end months of uncertainty... Read more.