2 Gauteng SAPS station commanders arrested in connection with alleged fraud

The arrests come three years after investigations were first launched. CAPE TOWN – Two Gauteng police station commanders arrested in connection with alleged corruption and gun licence fraud are set to appear in court on Wednesday. The arrests come three years after investigations were first launched. The two brigadiers were apprehended on Tuesday during an […]

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GP govt to discuss failed attempt to appeal reinstated Tshwane Council

The party had approached the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) wanting to overturn the decision to restore the council, which had been dissolved and replaced by an administrator. The Tshwane Council. Picture: @TshwaneANC/Twitter. JOHANNESBURG – The Gauteng government said it would hold an ordinary executive council meeting on Wednesday to consider its failed attempt to […]

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Ex-Denel exec Mlambo ‘didn’t understand’ how Gupta company was awarded contract

Mlambo has testified at the state capture commission about the company that other officials raised alarm about when it was awarded a 10-year contract beyond the maximum three years that Denel had set as policy. A screenshot of former Denel head of supply chain Dennis Mlambo testifying at the Zondo Inquiry on Tuesday, 27 October […]

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More victims of suspected Wolseley serial killer might be found – Police

Provincial Commissioner visits Wolseley after discovery of three bodies. Picture: Kaylynn Palm CAPE TOWN – Western Cape police on Wednesday said more bodies could be found in the investigation into the murders of three people in Wolseley. Police confirmed a man arrested for the murder of a young woman from the area has confessed to […]

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Malema, Ndlozi pushed me so hard I lost my balance, officer tells court

Colonel Johan Venter is the first witness to take the stand in Malema and Mbuyiseni Ndlozi’s assault trial. Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema and EFF MP Mbuyiseni Ndlozi talk to the media after appearing at the Randburg Magistrates Court on 14 September 2020. Picture: @EFFSouthAfrica/Twitter RANDBURG – The police officer who has accused […]

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ANC in KZN fires Umdoni Municipality mayor & chief whip amid poor leadership

The ANC said Councillor Thabani Dube presided over a divided council and failed to act against municipal officials who illegally took money from the municipality. KWAZULU-NATAL – The African National Congress (ANC) in KwaZulu-Natal has fired the mayor of the Umdoni Local Municipality on the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) south coast. The ANC on Wednesday said Councillor […]

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ANC MP Bongani Bongo released on bail in theft, corruption matter

The former State Security Minister Bongani Bongo and his brother, Joel, are among 11 individuals and 4 companies being charged with fraud, theft and corruption and money laundering and applying for bail. FILE: Home Affairs committee chairperson Bongani Bongo. Picture: GCIS. JOHANNESBURG – ANC MP and former State Security Minister Bongani Bongo and his brother, […]

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