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Pali Lehohla | The pulse of extension 8B: A narrative of...
The sun, a relentless entity over Orange Farm, is just beginning to cast its golden, dusty light when Extension 8B stirs. This is not...
Matlala’s Ekurhuleni and Suliman Carrim links under the spotlight
Tender tycoon Vusimuzi Cat Matlala has been questioned about his relationships with Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi, businessman Hangwani Morgan...
Maumela’s R10m Tembisa-tender Ferrari to be sold, SIU welcomes order
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has welcomed a Special Tribunal judgment authorising the sale of a Ferrari SF90 Stradale tied to alleged corruption at...
Mavuso Msimang steps down from key Harmony board roles
Veteran business leader Dr Mavuso Msimang has relinquished two influential governance positions at Harmony Gold, with the mining company announcing that independent non-executive director...
Matlala’s meeting with Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi focused on Medicare24 tender, arrest warrant
Tender tycoon Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala told the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry on Monday that a meeting he requested with Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi in...
Cat Matlala says he ‘hates’ Brown Mogotsi, they’re ‘not best buddies’
Tender tycoon Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala has told the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry that he hates North West businessman Brown Mogotsi.
According to Matlala, Mogotsi caused...
Matlala says he ‘never met’ Senzo Mchunu, as Madlanga probes police...
Alleged underworld boss Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala has denied having a personal relationship with suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu, telling the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry...
Why the poor must not pay for mismanagement
National Treasury’s decision to temporarily withhold the July 2026 Local Government Equitable Share transfers from 69 municipalities was not a passing administrative event. It...
Like Noah, we must build our defence Ark before rains set...
I have been pushing this one sentiment for a long time now and yet it seems not to resonate with our politicians. Here I...
NSFAS: From beacon of hope to symbol of state failure
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) was conceived as one of the most progressive policy interventions of post-apartheid South Africa. When it was...
