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The case against Masemola: SAPS boss and 4 top cops in firing line
National police commissioner General Fannie Masemola and four senior crime intelligence officers will each face at least four charges each for their roles in the multimillion-rand acquisition of buildings by the SA Police Service (SAPS) Crime Intelligence Unit.
GNU partners to ANC: 'Sort out our problems first'
President Cyril Ramaphosa's plans to invite more parties into the GNU have been shot down by three key coalition partners who say the ANC must first address serious dysfunction in the current arrangement.
About 212 students who graduated in Cuba last month were brought home in luxury by at least 25 generals and commanders, all the top brass at the defence force's expense, in business class with gourmet food and 'plush pillows'.
SANDF chief defies minister's order to reinstate dismissed colonel
Defence chief General Rudzani Mphwanya has ignored Defence Minister Angie Motshekga's direct instruction to reinstate Air Force Colonel Eugene Motati, who was wrongfully dismissed in 2019 over untested sexual harassment allegations.
'I was starting to get bored'– Lerato Mvelase shines in Marked
Actress and television presenter, Lerato Mvelase, has received widespread acclaim for her exceptional portrayal of Babalwa in the recent Netflix series, Marked.
Ramaphosa faces personal cost order over collapsed municipality
President Cyril Ramaphosa and three of his Cabinet ministers face personal cost orders if they do not urgently intervene in the collapsed Ditsobotla Local Municipality in the North West.
Actress Vuyiseka Cawe named in fresh fraud case linked to Jub Jub's Lyta Motlakase scandal
South African actress Vuyiseka Cawe has been implicated in a new fraud case linked to media personality.
The estranged husband of a former Our Perfect Wedding presenter and fitness model appears to have reneged on a spousal maintenance agreement, which could result in her eviction from a luxury apartment in Fourways, where she resides with their two children.
'You can't monitor billions if you can't read' – Hlabisa urges literacy overhaul in municipal leadership
SA's municipalities face mounting challenges, from climate crises to political instability and economic strain.
Watch | Winning Women: The pharmacist ending the dangerous medicine runs in Zonkizizwe
Viwe Moni-Mashego is a pharmacist who is transforming medical access in the Zonkizizwe informal settlement.
Watch | 45 000 toilets left to rot as Ekurhuleni residents face sanitation nightmare
The collapse of toilet maintenance services has left thousands living in unsanitary conditions, while contractors claim they are owed over R140 million in unpaid fees.
IDC loses millions spent on nonexistent boats
About R74 million has been siphoned from the coffers of the state-owned Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) to fund the construction of two houseboats in Kenya, which were never built.
Staff grievances, including sexual harassment, were ignored at Matjhabeng municipality
A senior official in the Matjhabeng Local Municipality, Sefako Ramphoma, who serves as executive director of Local Economic Development (LED), is at the centre of allegations involving sexual harassment, abuse of power, corruption and victimisation, yet continues to serve untouched.
Polokwane's R41 m township development payout puzzle
A lucrative township development deal between the Polokwane Local Municipality in Limpopo and a private developer has sparked outrage after the city council agreed to pay more than R41 million for costs the developer had originally agreed to cover.
after the department of education said it did not care about the code of conduct.
Judge Mbenenge 's case shows the need for clear sexual misconduct policies in SA
Under South African law, employers are bound to create and maintain a working environment that is safe for everyone and free from all forms of unfair discrimination that can manifest as favouritism or victimisation, writes Nompumelelo Motlafi Francis.
When journalism meets sensationalism: A nation's scrutiny on trial
Although some prominent journalists have previously been implicated as being beneficiaries of the SA Police Service Crime Intelligence Unit and even of criminal networks, speculating whether Abram Mashego falls into that category was ill-timed, unwarranted and deeply regrettable, writes Tebogo Khaas
Dashiki | Checking receipts or racial profiling? Outrage at a local store sparks debate
A heated incident at a local store involving a racially charged check of a shopper's receipt has ignited a broader debate about the fairness of such practices.
Family with 'links' to Polokwane mayor 'scores R225m in tenders'
Three companies, allegedly owned by family members linked to senior Polokwane Local Municipality officials, have come under scrutiny for securing numerous tenders from the council.
Liam Bern has become the third player from relegated Cape Town Spurs to approach the PSL dispute resolution chamber, requesting to be recognised as a free agent.
The majority of PSL coaches have acquired qualifications
Head coaches in the premier division have either the Uefa Pro or CAF A licence - that's about 100% of coaches.
The 23-year-old flyhalf's profile has received an added boost as the face of the Boks' official energy drink.
When the Springbok squad for the Rugby Championship tests against Australia was announced last month, it stated that some players released to their respective clubs were to build up game time in the Carling Currie Cup competition.