Hawks drop court bid over alleged R750m graft in Polokwane deals

[File image] Hawks crime fighters The Hawks have withdrawn an urgent application to compel John Mpe, the executive mayor of the Polokwane municipality in Limpopo, to provide documents related to certain transactions. A whistleblower circulated documents on social media alleging that over R750 million was paid irregularly to companies whose owners had close ties to…

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SA Rugby, Coca-cola announce four-year sponsorship deal

Springboks Rugby team. 3 minutes Amidst an internal audit into the proposed equity deal and while rugby unions around the world struggle to make ends meet, South African Rugby has entered into a new deal with a world-renowned brand. SA Rugby and global soft drinks manufacturer, Coca-Cola, will collaborate in a new four-year partnership, which…

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New SABS chairperson commits to turning around the embattled SOE

The newly appointed chairperson of the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS), Professor Bismark Tyobeka has committed to turning around the situation at the embattled state-owned entity. The SABS plays a critical role in setting and upholding South Africa’s national standards. However, the institution has been facing a series of controversies related to allegations of…

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MIP Africa, FAME Week 2025 light up Cape Town this week

MIP Africa, an continental and international film and documentary festival and content market held this week at the Cape Town Convention Centre. Cape Town has been turned into Africa’s creative capital this week, as MIP Africa and FAME Week 2025 light up the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). It’s the continent’s biggest content market…

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