Mlamleli case politically motivated, say supporters ahead of court appearance

Mlamleli case politically motivated, say supporters ahead of court appearance Former Mangaung mayor, Olly Mlamleli, is among the seven suspects expected to appear in court for the R255 million Free State asbestos contract. ANC supporters of former Mangaung mayor, Olly Mlamleli, gather outside a Bloemfontein court on 2 September 2020 where the former mayor is […]

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‘Overcautious’ WC Health Dept prepping for COVID-19 second wave

Western Cape head of Health, Dr Keith Cloete, said that national and provincial experts were examining all the experiences of countries currently battling a second wave of coronavirus infections. FILE: A professional healthcare worker wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) monitors a patient in a tent dedicated to the treatment of possible COVID-19 coronavirus patients at […]

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Khayelitsha residents call for more police resources in wake of mass shooting

Six people were killed and four more wounded in a shooting this week. A view of Khayelitsha in Cape Town. Picture: 123rf.com CAPE TOWN – There are fresh calls for the beefing up of policing in Khayelistha. It follows a shooting in which six people were killed and four more wounded this week. No arrests […]

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SA needs to urgently address energy shortages & low growth rate, economists warn

Economists have weighed in during a webinar on investment outlook beyond COVID-19. FILE: A business notifies customers of its closure due to power cuts. Picture: AFP JOHANNESBURG – Economists are warning that South Africa needs to urgently address energy shortages and the low growth rate while implementing economic structural reforms and restoring business and consumer […]

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Makhura warns COVID-19 resurgence would be devastating for Gauteng economy

The province recently recorded a 6% increase in infections in the space of just one week. JOHANNESBURG – Gauteng Premier David Makhura has warned residents against complacency as the country tries to avoid a second wave of coronavirus infections. The province recently recorded a 6% increase in infections in the space of just one week. […]

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WATCH LIVE: ANC MP Frolick puts spotlight on Bosasa at Zondo Commission

WATCH LIVE: ANC MP Frolick puts spotlight on Bosasa at Zondo Commission ANC MP Cedrick Frolick is giving evidence on Bosasa at the state capture inquiry. Cedric Frolick. Picture: Facebook. JOHANNESBURG – ANC MP Cedrick Frolick is giving evidence on Bosasa at the state capture inquiry. WATCH: ANC MP Frolick puts spotlight on Bosasa at […]

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FS asbestos project: Hawks expect to make more arrests in Durban

Officials have been rounding up suspects this week, with top government officials and business owners being handcuffed over the dodgy multi-million rand asbestos project in the Free State. Hawks arrest one of seven on 30 September 2020 in connection with the R255 million Free State asbestos project. Picture: Abigail Javier/EWN JOHANNESBURG – The Hawks said […]

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NPA looks to add more charges against one of FS asbestos project suspects

The NPA’s Sipho Ngwema said that one of the suspects was in even more trouble now. Members of the People’s Movement hold placards outside a Bloemfontein court on 2 October 2020 where 7 suspects are appearing on corruption charged related to a multi-million rand Free State asbestos project. Picture: Xanderleigh Dookey/EWN JOHANNESBURG – The National […]

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Hawks arrest senior KZN official, 3 others over R20m tender corruption

Hawks KZN spokesperson Simphiwe Mhlongo said that the four accused join five others who were arrested in July. FILE: A Hawks vehicle. Picture: SAPS. DURBAN – The Hawks in KwaZulu-Natal have arrested a senior official in the Office of Premier Sihle Zikalala for fraud and corruption linked to a R20 million catering tender. Three service […]

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Former KZN Agri Dept head Siphiwe Mkhize granted bail in fraud & corruption case

He appeared in the dock on Friday along with his accomplice Billy Mnisi who owns a company called Tekisani. Former Head of the Agriculture Department Siphiwe Mkhize. Picture: GovernmentZA/Flickr JOHANNESBURG – Former head of the Agriculture Department Siphiwe Mkhize has been granted R5,000 bail in the Durban Specialised Commercial Crime Court. He appeared in the […]

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