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EMPD’s ‘protection’ of Julius Mkhwanazi under scrutiny
A draft letter questioning technical aspects of an Independent Police Investigative Directorate (Ipid) report into suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) Deputy Chief Brigadier...
Paul O’Sullivan’s questionable past comes under scrutiny
Controversial private forensic investigator Paul O’Sullivan’s mysterious history and how he ended up in South Africa came under scrutiny in parliament at the Ad...
Timeline: Roedean and King David clash over antisemitism claims
A routine school sports fixture between Roedean School and King David High School has turned into a highly charged public dispute after claims emerged...
Calls grow for Cyril Ramaphosa to effects urgent reforms in Sona
Political parties, healthcare funders, and civil society organisations have intensified their pressure on President Cyril Ramaphosa ahead of this week’s State of the Nation...
DJ Sbu refutes graft claims after being implicated at Madlanga inquiry
Radio 2000 breakfast show host Sbusiso "DJ Sbu" Leope has refuted allegations of corruption made against him at the Madlanga commission of inquiry on...
Audi SA beefs up premium market position and product momentum
At the recent annual Volkswagen Group Africa Indaba attended by SW Motoring, Audi South Africa outlined its strategic priorities for the year ahead, reaffirming...
OMODA C5 super hybrid car set for local debut in March
Chinese automotive brand OMODA is set to expand its local product offering with the introduction of the new C5 super hybrid system (SHS) model,...
Head of legal grilled over EMPD boss Julius Mkhwanazi’s suspension lapsing
Suspended head of legal services for the City of Ekurhuleni, advocate Khemraj Behari, has opened up about why he let the suspension of controversial...
DJ Sbu, TK Nciza implicated at Madlanga commission of inquiry
Two prominent music executives and co-owners of TS Records have been named at the Madlanga commission of inquiry over allegations that they benefited from...
Man who urged US to rain nuclear weapons on China gets...
The High Court of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on Monday sentenced Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison.
Jimmy Lai was convicted...
DJ Warras second murder suspect abandons bail, requests transfer from Sun...
Armando Joaquin Pacula, the alleged gunman in the murder of Warrick “DJ Warras” Stock, returned to court on Monday as the state continues to...
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...
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South Africans rallied together in an outpouring of grief and generosity following the death of David Sejobe, a beloved security guard at MultiChoice’s Randburg...
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Gayton McKenzie is many things, but a diplomat he is not.
One minute, he sits in the cabinet, the next he is cheerleading Donald Trump’s...
Understanding the social impact of corruption
Incidents of corruption in South Africa, which include economic crimes such as fraud and money laundering, are well-documented, both in the media and in...
In cities, health and safety are two sides of the same...
By 2050, nearly seven out of every 10 people on earth will live in cities.
That statistic is usually presented as an economic opportunity. It...
The president must show Gayton McKenzie the door
Gayton McKenzie is a brash, tactless, foot-in-mouth politician who has no business holding a position as important as sports, arts and culture minister.
Just last...
Police open inquest docket to probe Pretorius’ death
Police have confirmed that an inquest docket has been registered following the tragic death of former police reservist Wiandre Pretorius, who allegedly shot and...
The ‘Diva’ and the ‘Cat’: Madlanga hears of ‘fling’
Senior South African Police Service (SAPS) brigadier Rachel Matjeng has told the Madlanga commission that her relationship with suspected underworld figure Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala...
Stabbing at Curro Soweto campus stokes protest
A stabbing incident at Curro Protea Glen in Soweto sparked outrage among pupils and parents at the private school, who have raised concerns over...
