Suspects arrested over R20m KZN catering tender corruption get bail

The supply chain manager in the office of the premier, Nonhlanhla Hlongwa, was among them. Picture: Supplied. DURBAN – A senior official and three suppliers linked to alleged corruption in the office of KwaZulu-Natal Premier Sihle Zikalala on Friday were released on bail. The supply chain manager in the office of the premier, Nonhlanhla Hlongwa, […]

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World No Alcohol Day: SA needs effective legislation to curb booze-related harm

The Southern African Alcohol Policy Alliance said the COVID-19 pandemic exposed the extent of the problem, and it became clear that there was a need for more effective legislative measures to reduce alcohol-related harm. SAAPA has called for more effective measures from government to address the high levels of alcohol-related harm. Picture: 123rf CAPE TOWN […]

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AFU seizes millions in property, cars belonging to Blackhead director Edwin Sodi

They were all charged on Friday with corruption and money laundering and theft at the Bloemfontein Magistrate Court in connection with the R255 million asbestos project. Blackhead Consulting director Edwin Sodi appears at the Bloemfontein Magistrate Court on 2 October 2020 over corruption linked to the R255 million Free State asbestos removal project. Picture: Nthakoana […]

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The 7 suspects in the FS asbestos project case and the charges they face

The 7 suspects in the FS asbestos project case and the charges they face Abigail Javier & Xanderleigh Dookey | The seven accused in the R255 million asbestos saga were arrested earlier this week and were granted bail ranging from R50,000 to R500,000 on Friday 2 October 2020. Among them are businessman Edwin Sodi and former Mangaung mayor Olly […]

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Court denies Camps Bay mansion occupiers’ request to delay eviction case

The activists appeared in court on Friday after they were served with an eviction notice. The group of activists who occupied a Camps Bay mansion to highlight land and housing issues stand outside the Western Cape High Court on 2 October 2020. Picture: Kaylynn Palm/EWN CAPE TOWN – Housing activists who occupied a mansion in […]

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ANC MP Cedrick Frolick denies receiving kickbacks from Bosasa

The state capture commission on Friday heard more evidence linked to the company, which now trades as African Global Operations. A screengrab shows ANC MP Cedrick Frolick at the state capture inquiry on 2 October 2020. Picture: SABC/YouTube CAPE TOWN – African National Congress (ANC) MP Cedrick Frolick has denied receiving monthly payments from the […]

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SA’s new car sales increase by 12.5% since August – NADA

The National Automobile Dealers’ Association (NADA) said the uptick in new car sales was in line with the eased lockdown levels and the gradual re-opening of the economy. Car rental/purchase agreement, car keys. Image: 123rf CAPE TOWN – Vehicle sales in South Africa have increased by 12.5% since August. The National Automobile Dealers’ Association (NADA) […]

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Businessman Thoshan Panday charged with corruption over 2010 World Cup tenders

Panday is among four people accused of manipulating police accommodation tender processes during the 2010 Fifa World Cup. Controversial Durban businessman Thoshan Panday (L) and Colonel Navin Madhoe (R) appearing in the Durban Magistrates Court on 2 October 2020 on various charges including fraud and corruption. Picture: Nkosikhona Duma/EWN DURBAN – Controversial Durban businessman Thoshan […]

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Court orders activists to vacate Camps Bay mansion by noon on 8 Oct

The property management company took legal action against the group who occupied the house nearly two weeks ago, and on Friday a judge ordered they vacate by noon on 8 October. The group of activists who occupied a Camps Bay mansion to highlight land and housing issues stand outside the Western Cape High Court on […]

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