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Judicial probe into criminal syndicates infiltrating justice system

9 months ago3 mins

Acting Deputy Chief Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga will chair the Judicial Commission of Inquiry. President Cyril Ramaphosa says the judicial commission of inquiry he established will investigate allegations of criminal syndicate infiltration of institutions within the criminal justice system. The establishment of the commission of inquiry follows KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s allegations that senior police…

SANEF condemns alleged bribe attempt by suspended IDT CEO

8 months ago3 mins

Person holding South African money. The South African National Editors’ Forum (SANEF) has condemned suspended CEO of the Industrial Development Trust (IDT) Tebogo Malaka’s alleged attempt to bribe the Daily Maverick investigative journalist, Pieter-Louis Myburgh. Malaka and IDT spokesperson Phasha Makgolane allegedly offered Myburgh R60 000 to bury an investigation into alleged corruption. The clip…

Wanted Mozambican kidnapping kingpin killed in Fourways shootout

9 months ago4 mins

A dramatic police operation by the South African Police Service’s Anti-Kidnapping Task Team has resulted in the death of a wanted Mozambican kidnapping kingpin during a shoot-out at a residential complex in Fourways, Johannesburg. The operation was part of an ongoing investigation into the abduction of a Pakistani businessman who was kidnapped in Pretoria West…

Luthuli Foundation accuses ANC of using the dialogue to rally votes

8 months ago2 mins

National Dialogue 2025. The chairperson of the Chief Albert Luthuli Foundation has decried the organisation of the National Convention, saying the ANC is using it to canvass votes in next year’s local government elections. It is one of many other foundations that have withdrawn from the convention, which is taking place on the UNISA main…

Musk seeks up to $134 bln from OpenAI, Microsoft in ‘wrongful gains’

2 months ago4 mins

Elon Musk, Chief Executive Officer of SpaceX and Tesla and owner of X Elon Musk is seeking up to $134 billion from OpenAI and Microsoft, arguing he deserves the “wrongful gains” that they received from his early support of the artificial-intelligence startup, according to a court filing on Friday. OpenAI gained between $65.5 billion and…

Bafana Bafana secure spot in AFCON top 16

3 months ago5 mins

Winger Oswin Reagan Appollis scored a penalty during Bafana Bafana’s AFCON game against Zimbabwe. It is mission accomplished for South Africa at the Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Morocco. Bafana Bafana secured their place in the round of 16 courtesy of a 3-2 victory over Zimbabwe in their last Group B match in Marrakesh….

Man City boss Guardiola says no regrets over contract extension

1 year ago2 mins

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola gestures during a match. 2 minutes Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has said he has no regrets after signing a two-year contract extension despite the club’s current struggles. Man City have just one win in six games across all competitions since the Spanish manager’s new contract was unveiled last month,…

ANC lays groundwork for 2026, vows to improve councillor selection

7 months ago7 mins

With elections just over a year away, African National Congress (ANC) president Cyril Ramaphosa is urging party members to ensure their selection process for councillors in the 2026 local elections produces impeccable and capable public representatives. The ANC leader was speaking at the opening of their Special NEC underway in Boksburg, east of Johannesburg, on…

Zuma’s legal team says “Stop Stalingrad” application should be denied

4 months ago2 mins

Former president Jacob Zuma in the Pietermaritzburg High Court Former President Jacob Zuma’s legal team has argued in the Pietermaritzburg High Court that the state’s so-called “Stop Stalingrad” application should be denied on several grounds. The state has asked Judge Nkosinathi Chili to make an order that the arms deal corruption trial against Zuma and French…

Declaring insolvency – legitimate or elaborate ruse to avoid paying child support?

2 years ago20 mins

Image source: zimmytws – 123RF.com The woman involved in an ongoing case in the Cape Town High Court seems to be having just this experience. But in the latest round of court hearings, the presiding judge, Derek Wille, has acted to maintain the right, and the duty, of a presiding officer in a case where…

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Judicial probe into criminal syndicates infiltrating justice system

SANEF condemns alleged bribe attempt by suspended IDT CEO

Wanted Mozambican kidnapping kingpin killed in Fourways shootout

Luthuli Foundation accuses ANC of using the dialogue to rally votes

Musk seeks up to $134 bln from OpenAI, Microsoft in ‘wrongful gains’

Bafana Bafana secure spot in AFCON top 16

Man City boss Guardiola says no regrets over contract extension

ANC lays groundwork for 2026, vows to improve councillor selection

Zuma’s legal team says “Stop Stalingrad” application should be denied

Declaring insolvency – legitimate or elaborate ruse to avoid paying child support?