SIU raids Sandton mansion of businessman linked to R2.3 billion Tembisa Hospital scandal

SIU raids Sandton mansion of businessman linked to R2.3 billion Tembisa Hospital scandal

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has raided the alleged residence of businessman Hangwani Maumela, who has been implicated in the R2.3 billion Tembisa Hospital fraud and corruption scandal. The property — reportedly featuring a car wash and barber shop — is located in the affluent suburb of Sandhurst, Sandton. According to an SIU report, Maumela who is also President Cyril Ramaphosa's nephew, is alleged to have led a syndicate that […]

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Ceasefire a step forward, not the end of war: Expert

International relations expert, Professor Brooks Spector, says that while the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas marks a significant step, it should be viewed as the beginning of a process rather than the end of the war. Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a Gaza ceasefire aimed at ending the more than two-year-long deadly conflict. More than 67,000 people have been killed since the start […]

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Action Society slams delay in Mashatile VIP Protection assault case as an ‘evasion of justice’

The case involving Deputy President Paul Mashatile’s VIP protection unit has been postponed yet again — after the presiding magistrate fell ill. On Thursday, the Randburg Magistrates’ Court was expected to deliver judgment on a Section 174 application brought by eight police officers accused of assaulting the occupants of a VW Polo in July 2023. The officers, who served in Mashatile’s protection detail, are seeking to have the case dismissed, […]

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Taxi industry embraces cashless future despite critisicm

The South African National Taxi Council in Gauteng (SANTACO) says it is ready to adopt automated fare collection systems, citing safety as the main reason for the shift. SANTACO’s statement comes in response to social media backlash against Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi, who recently renewed calls for cashless payments in the taxi industry. Lesufi took to X, to highlight the benefits of cashless transactions for both commuters and operators. However, […]

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Government resolves education assistant payment crisis

Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarhube, says those responsible for the administrative failures that led delayed stipend payments for thousands of teacher assistants, will be held accountable. Speaking at a joint media briefing with the Department of Employment and Labour in Pretoria, Gwarube addressed the widespread frustration caused by September’s payment delays under the Basic Education Employment Initiative (BEEI). Her remarks come as there were delays in September payments to education […]

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Error strewn SPAR Proteas made to pay

SPAR Proteas head coach, Jenny van Dyk, is not making any excuses after her side’s heavy 67–40 defeat to world champions Australia in the second match of their three-Test series in Wollongong. The Proteas made costly errors which the world champions capitalised on and made them pay dearly, and with that clinched the series with a game to spare with the final match scheduled for Sunday morning in Adelaide. South […]

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SA activists accuse Israeli forces of abuse, plan new Gaza mission

Six South African activists detained by the Israeli Defence Force say they were mocked, handcuffed, and stripped naked while in custody after being intercepted en route to Gaza. The group, part of the Global Sumud Flotilla Mission, was among more than 400 international activists who attempted to deliver humanitarian aid to the war-torn territory. The activists, who were detained last Thursday, returned to South Africa on Wednesday to a […]

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McKenzie faces backlash over potential Shein collaboration

Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has come under fire after meeting with Chinese online retailer Shein to explore potential collaboration with South Africa’s local fashion industry. The meeting took place during the South African Focus Week in Singapore, where McKenzie said Shein had committed to supporting local sporting initiatives and empowering young designers and athletes. The minister however raised the ire of many local designers, who criticised […]

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Section27 backs Teddy Bear Foundation’s fight for safer schools

Legal advocacy group, Section27, has joined forces with the Teddy Bear Clinic for Abused Children (TTBC) in a legal fight against government departments accused of failing to protect children in schools. According to TTBC, some departments are failing children by not maintaining the National Child Protection Register. The register, which was created under the Children’s Act, is meant to protect children from individuals guilty of child abuse, including sexual and […]

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