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Agrizzi to appeal R1.66bn Bosasa confiscation order

Former Bosasa COO Angelo Agrizzi will appeal against a Gauteng High Court order compelling him to pay R1.66 billion to the state, arguing the amount reflects total company…

Eugene De Kock’s presence at the Franschhoek literary festival triggered traumatic memories about the atrocities of apartheid for many

Eugene de Kock blames NPA for failure to prosecute apartheid-era crimes

Testifying at the Khampepe Commission, former Vlakplaas commander Eugene de Kock accused the National Prosecuting Authority of criminal negligence for failing to seek his…

Eugene de Kock.

Eugene ‘Prime Evil’ de Kock testifies at Khampepe Commission

Former Vlakplaas commander Eugene de Kock is testifying before the Khampepe Commission, shedding light on apartheid death squads and the failure to prosecute unresolved crimes.

Murder suspect and alleged leader of the Big Five cartel, Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala. (Screenshot)

Matlala spills the beans in botched plea deal

A leaked affidavit prepared for a rejected plea deal reveals businessman Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala’s allegations of extensive kickbacks and corrupt ties with senior South African…

Victory: Media houses have been granted access to documents in the case involving SSA’s former deputy director for counter-intelligence,Thulani Dlomo. Photo: GCIS

Open justice at stake in bid to close spy trial, says CFE

The Campaign for Free Expression has raised alarms over the State Security Agency’s attempts to secure a blanket ban on public and media access during the corruption trial of…

Toxic taps expose Tshwane’s deadly water failures

More than 400 people, mostly young children, fell ill after the City of Tshwane supplied unchlorinated tap water to Bronkhorstspruit for three weeks without alerting residents,…

The president: Joe Sibanyoni claims payments described by Ntuli as protection money were instead linked to local business support.

State alleges threats against investigators in Joe Sibanyoni construction mafia case

The investigating team in the R2.2 million extortion case against taxi boss Joe Ferrari Sibanyoni has received threats, the Delmas Magistrate’s Court heard as bail conditions…

GIVING TESTIMONY: Former President Thabo Mbeki addressing the TRC

“The NPA should take full responsibility for failing TRC victims and families.”

Former president Thabo Mbeki has denied claims of political interference in Truth and Reconciliation Commission cases, arguing that the National Prosecuting Authority must take…

Thabo Mbeki. Image: Supplied

‘Complete fabrication’: Mbeki rejects secret amnesty deal claims

Former president Thabo Mbeki has strongly denied allegations of secret talks with apartheid-era generals to secure amnesty, calling the claims a complete fabrication during his…

‘Not back for revenge’, says Masemola as he resumes police chief role

National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola has officially resumed his duties following the withdrawal of corruption charges, pledging to rebuild public trust and refocus SAPS…

Three accused face charges over the sale of Tsontso’s smartwatch

Three men have appeared in the Kempton Park Magistrates’ Court charged with money laundering and handling stolen goods linked to the resale of Elizabeth 'Tsontso' Moselakgomo’s…

Brown Mogotsi Photo: Delwyn Verasamy

Brown Mogotsi back in court as defence seeks more evidence before trial

Self-proclaimed political fixer Brown Mogotsi returns to the Johannesburg Magistrate's Court as his defence team demands crucial witness records and evidence before trial.

Fraud-accused and former ANC national spokesperson Pule Mabe suffered another legal setback in his bid to halt proceedings instituted against him by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) over the nearly R28 million contract to provide about 200 portable three-wheel motorised waste-collection vehicles.

Mabe’s escape route hits a dead end

The Special Tribunal has dismissed former ANC NEC member Pule Mabe's bid to halt the SIU's recovery proceedings regarding irregular multimillion-rand vehicle procurement tenders.

Mudzinganyama granted R15 000 bail as NPA warns more charges possible

Businessman Lawrence Chamurwa Mudzinganyama has been granted R15 000 bail facing 10 charges, with the NPA warning that additional charges may follow as investigations proceed.

Ramaphosa orders GBV case crackdown

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a nationwide crackdown on unresolved murders, rapes, and sexual offences against women and children, setting strict deadlines for police,…

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Sibiya accuses Madlanga task team of orchestrating arrest

Suspended deputy national police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya has claimed in the Randburg Magistrate’s Court that the task team investigating him abused its power and trumped up…

Cat Matlala’s wife charged with fraud as SIU cracks down on private security regulator

Tsakane Matlala, wife of alleged cartel leader Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala, has been granted R20,000 bail in a fraud and corruption case amid a wider SIU crackdown on the private…

Suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy

More woes for Mchunu as police seize cellphone at his KZN family home for the second time

Police have executed a search and seizure warrant at the KwaZulu-Natal residence of on-leave Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, confiscating a cellphone amid escalating investigations.

Suspended Deputy national commissioner for crime detection Shadrack Sibiya. Photo: X

Top cop Sibiya detained on charges of sexual grooming and rape

Suspended deputy police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya has appeared in court on charges including rape and child trafficking, and will remain in custody pending a bail hearing.

National Police Commissioner Fanie Masemola.

Masemola charges withdrawn as NPA investigates IDAC

The Pretoria Magistrates’ Court has formally withdrawn charges against suspended National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola after an NPA review found insufficient evidence to…