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North West businessman Suliman Carrim told the Madlanga commission he lost R8.4 million after funding Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala’s healthcare company, alleging he was misled by both Matlala and Brown Mogotsi
CRIME AND COURTS

Suliman Carrim granted R100 000 bail in Madlanga Commission absconding case

North West businessman Suliman Carrim has been granted R100,000 bail after his arrest at OR Tambo International Airport, despite failing to appear before the Madlanga Commission…

  • Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
3 min read
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla. (Photo: MK Party/X)
COURTS

Retired isiZulu expert takes stand in Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla trial as Mpofu challenges evidence

An isiZulu language expert testified in the Durban High Court to interpret social media posts in Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla’s incitement trial, drawing pushback from advocate Dali…

  • Amahle Banda
2 min read
Site of contention: The Sandton case concerns Erf 131 Duxberry on Coleraine Drive, which has been rezoned into a place of worship and later, educational. Photo: Supplied
PROPERTY

Zoning wars: When rules lose the plot

Lengthy zoning battles in Sandton and Sea Point highlight systemic planning delays, disputed development conditions, and growing questions over municipal enforcement.

  • Ash Müller
7 min read
The 1820 Settlers National Monument in Makhanda, where Rhodes University students gathered during protests over the university’s 2027 fee-payment protocol.
HIGHER EDUCATION

Rhodes University fee fight exposes the growing cost of student protest

After charges were dropped against 13 Rhodes University students arrested during protests over fee protocols, civil society group Not In My Name is demanding the police cover…

  • Amahle Banda
8 min read
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.
CORRUPTION

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.

  • Loyiso Sidimba
5 min read
Julius Malema.
JULIUS MALEMA

Malema granted leave to appeal his conviction

Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema has been granted leave to appeal his firearms conviction to the Full Bench of the High Court in Makhanda.

  • Lunga Mzangwe
1 min read
Suspended EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy
CRIME

Julius Mkhwanazi fired by Ekurhuleni Metro

The City of Ekurhuleni has dismissed suspended EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi following internal misconduct proceedings, as he remains behind bars facing murder and…

  • Amahle Banda
2 min read
Unchecked: The Madlanga commission in session. What happens to a system when the people entrusted with power stop being restrained by ethics and nobody notices until it's too late? Photo: Screenshot
CORRUPTION

The heritage we choose to leave

A year after the Madlanga commission began exposing collusion within South Africa's justice system, advocate Ilene Power reflects on how unchecked power corrodes institutions and…

  • Ilene Power
4 min read
Ronald Lamola. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)
SOUTH AFRICA

Justice Minister Lamola Applauded for TRC Cases Role

Former Justice Minister Ronald Lamola testified at the TRC Cases Inquiry, addressing progress made in prosecuting apartheid-era crimes, budget constraints, and the…

  • Kenneth Kgwadi
4 min read