Corruption

Madlanga Commission | Former city manager ‘pressured HR to reinstate’ Mkhwanazi at EMPD

Former head of employee relations at the City of Ekurhuleni, Xolani Nciza, says the city's former manager, Dr. Imogen Mashazi, forced him to facilitate the reinstatement of Brigadier Julius Mkhwanazi at the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) after months of suspension. Testifying at the Madlanga Commission, Nciza said Mashazi became increasingly hostile toward him for allegedly trying to extend Mkhwanazi’s suspension, claiming she had a close informal relationship with the […]

November 12, 2025 109

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Cash crunch threatens judicial independence: Judges Matter

Judicial transparency group, Judges Matter, says the financial challenges plaguing the sector pose a serious threat to judicial independence. The group says the underfunding leaves judicial officers vulnerable to bribery and corruption. This comes as regional and district court magistrates staged a picket outside the Durban Magistrate’s Court this week, demanding equal pay, medical aid, and mental health support. The magistrates are also demanding a cost-of-living adjustment and a comprehensive […]

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Ramaphosa’s nephew implicated in R2bn Tembisa Hospital graft probe

Businessman and President Cyril Ramaphosa’s nephew, Hangwani Maumela, is once again under scrutiny following an explosive Special Investigating Unit’s (SIU) report on the Tembisa Hospital corruption scandal. The SIU uncovered three major syndicates responsible for looting over R2 billion intended for public healthcare, including one directly linked to Maumela. He is reported to have secured contracts worth R816 million, with luxury assets valued at around R520 million. These assets have […]

September 29, 2025 1164

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’The DA can’t be better than the ANC’: Malatjie

ANC Youth League President, Collen Malatjie, has defended President Cyril Ramaphosa's controversial remarks praising DA-run municipalities, saying his comments were taken out of context. Speaking at a briefing on Friday, on the resolutions of the organisation’s recent National General Council, Malatjie said Ramaphosa’s intention was misinterpreted. Ramaphosa sparked debate earlier this week when he told ANC councillors gathered at FNB Stadium in Soweto that DA-led municipalities often perform better than […]

September 19, 2025 51

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Change of legal team in Zuma trial ‘not a delay tactic’: Mabuza

Attorney Eric Mabuza of Mabuza Attorneys has denied allegations that his appointment less than a month before the much awaited corruption trial of Former Statesman Jacob Zuma, is another delay tactic. On Sunday, the Jacob Zuma foundation announced that the former president had terminated the mandate of his attorney of record, Daniel Mantsha with immediate effect and has appointed Mabuza. In a statement the foundation revealed that Zuma had resolved […]

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