Former Transnet chair Mafika Mkhwanazi battles to explain dumping law firm

Bowmans director Christopher Todd told the commission that Transnet’s legal advisors said Mafika Mkhwanazi stopped action to recover legal costs from former CEO Siyabonga Gama – even though the High Court had ordered Gama to pay Transnet. A screenshot of former Transnet board chair Mafika Mkwanazi at the state capture commission on Friday 16 October […]

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FFPlus lodges complaint with SAHRC over EFF singing ‘Shoot the boer’ in Senekal

The party said that EFF leader Julius Malema must be held personally liable because he openly advocates for hate and violence. EFF members outside the Senekal Magistrates Court on 16 October 2020. Picture: Abigail Javier/EWN JOHANNESBURG – The Freedom Front Plus (FFPlus) has lodged a complaint with the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) against […]

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158 more people in SA die after contracting COVID-19, death toll over 18k

The Health Ministry said over the past day, 1,770 new infections were also confirmed. JOHANNESBURG – The Department of Health on Friday recorded that 158 more people had died here in South Africa after contracting COVID-19 bringing the national death toll to 18,309. The Health Ministry said over the past day, 1,770 new infections were […]

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Economic recovery & reconstruction plan must be rolled out urgently – Ramaphosa

The ambitious plan focuses on four key areas: a big public employment drive, energy security, massive infrastructure development and the industrialisation of the economy. President Cyril Ramaphosa delivering the country’s economic recovery plan in Parliament on 15 October 2020. Picture: @PresidencyZA/Twitter CAPE TOWN – President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday said the economic recovery and reconstruction […]

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They were home, say families of duo accused of murdering Brendin Horner

Skwetje Mahlamba (32) and Sekola Matlaletsa (44) will return to the same court where chaos broke out last week when local farmers stormed the building demanding that the pair be handed over to them. Maleqhoa Sithole, girlfriend of Sekwetje Mahlamba, one of the suspects accused for killing Brendin Horner. Picture: Abigail Javier/EWN PAUL ROUX, Free […]

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Gama gave security contract to ANC’s Nyanda, Bowmans’ Todd tells Zondo

Todd has told the state capture commission that initially, the men said they didn’t know each other but later admitted they’re golfing buddies. FILE: Siyabonga Gama. Picture: www.untu.co.za JOHANNESBURG – Bowman Gilfillan director Christopher Todd on Thursday said tht then Transnet CEO Siyabonga Gama gave an R18 million security contract to African National Congress (ANC) […]

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Agrizzi transferred to external public hospital as his health deteriorates

Angelo Agrizzi’s lawyers said his health deteriorated after spending one night behind bars after his bail application was denied in the Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court. Former Bosasa COO Angelo Agrizzi appears in the Palm Ridge Magistrates Court on 14 October 2020. Picture: Xanderleigh Dookey/EWN JOHANNESBURG – Correctional Services on Thursday confirmed that former Bosasa CEO […]

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ANC in MP condemns hero’s welcome for former MEC accused of raping daughters

Footage tweeted by Matshela Koko on Thursday night shows crowds carrying the former MEC on their shoulders as he returned home after being granted bail by a magistrate in Mbombela on Wednesday. FILE: An ANC flag. Picture: EWN. JOHANNESBURG – The African National Congress (ANC) in Mpumalanga on Thursday distanced itself from the hero’s welcome […]

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Ramaphosa puts foot down on politicians doing business with govt

Ramaphosa said the action the government has taken to clamp down on COVID-related corruption will strengthen the broader fight against crime. President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses a joint sitting of Parliament on 15 October 2020. Picture: @PresidencyZA/Twitter CAPE TOWN/JOHANNESBURG – President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday put his foot down on politicians doing business with the government, […]

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