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MKP MP elevated to chief whip despite facing extortion, fraud charges
Western Cape police have confirmed that they are investigating extortion cases laid against MKP MP Mmabatho Mokoena-Zondi, who had also previously been found guilty on 12 fraud charges by a disciplinary panel, yet was sworn in as parliamentary whip on Friday.
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SANDF lets two generals retire despite R100m corruption cloud over their heads
The military lifted suspensions on Major General Nontobeko Mpaxa and Brigadier General Sydney Mdlulwa, enabling their retirement and effectively sidelining years-long corruption charges over irregular ration-pack contracts.
ANALYSIS: From ‘new dawn’ to crisis mode: Eight years of Rama-promises
President Cyril Ramaphosa has come a long way from his optimistic 2018 declaration that “a new dawn is upon us". His 2026 State of the Nation Address tells a different story.
Newcastle sweat shops: Undocumented immigrants paid as little as R50 a day
Labour inspectors found overcrowded, unsafe clothing factories using undocumented workers – some locked in overnight and living in squalid quarters – amid claims politicians and police long turned a blind eye due to the sector’s economic clout.
‘Cancer patient’ hijacks, drugs and robs estate agent in Bela-Bela
An estate agent from Bela-Bela was drugged, kidnapped and robbed of his pickup truck by a man who claimed he was a desperate cancer patient.
Black Coffee wants Nota Baloyi behind bars for 60 days
A bitter legal battle has erupted between Black Coffee and Nota Baloyi over defamatory comments about the DJ’s billion-rand fortune, with jail time now on the table.
Safa’s legal troubles spiral: Lawyer demands R300k in unpaid legal fees
The football association’s financial woes deepen as lawyer Matamela Nthambeleni threatens legal action over outstanding invoices for arbitration work.
The fall of a former Gupta lieutenant: Campaign of intimidation ends in arrest
A business dispute spiralled into a terrifying campaign of intimidation when a former Gupta lieutenant allegedly threatened to kill a British billionaire.
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Weapons manufacturers beg Ramaphosa for help
Amid surging global demand, SA’s arms industry is bleeding billions as the NCACC hasn’t met in three months and its permit IT system has been down since 13 January.
Ramaphosa backs Steenhuisen’s war on foot-and-mouth disease
Steenhuisen leads unprecedented 28-million vaccine rollout as President Ramaphosa backs national disaster declaration in state of the nation address.
WATCH | Gwarube reveals R120bn schools infrastructure deficit
South Africa’s education system is buckling under a staggering R120 billion infrastructure deficit, Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube revealed this week, as provinces scramble to place thousands of pupils who remain without school weeks into the academic year.
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‘When will I go to school?’ – Depression grips pupils left in limbo by Gauteng placement crisis
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A free Ramaphosa finally grows a spine - now can he deliver what SA needs?
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Ndim Lo | Tasting regret in your soul
Some stories ain’t told at Sunday lunch. Ain’t wrapped in nostalgia, ain’t wrapped in righteousness. They live in the gaps between hymns and heavy silences, between laughter and the knowing nods of the township’s elders, writes Vukile Pokwana.
Yonela Diko | Is Patrice Motsepe fit to govern?
The support Patrice Motsepe has given to black institutions has more than demonstrated his strong commitment to black self-reliance and black people, writes Yonela Diko.
Vivienne Vermaak | Booze bans: Somewhat dry, somewhat bitter, never sweet
Most people had no qualms about the ‘industry’ when the boom was lowered on nicotine. Yet now we are outraged when there are calls for addressing ethanol’s grip. Why is that? Because big booze is not big tobacco, writes Vivienne Vermaak.
Tim Spirit | Spygate at Sundowns: The mole, the leak and the coach
Mamelodi Sundowns finds itself at the centre of an explosive espionage scandal that threatens to unravel more than just football tactics, writes Timothy Molobi.
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‘Pay me what I’m worth’: Christall Kay’s R500K TV ultimatum
Christall Kay says she will no longer accept low pay for appearances that drive ratings, and addresses allegations of bullying on The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Africa.
James Ngcobo’s An Ode to Motown brings unifying nostalgia to the Joburg Theatre
Lerato Mvelase and Tamara Dey are about to set Joburg Theatre on Motown fire as James Ngcobo stages a production that reminds audiences of shared history through musical expression.
Sonnyboy and Refilwe Mogano successfully mix business with pleasure
Business and life partners, Sonnyboy annd Refilwe Magano don’t get bored with being in each other’s space at work and at home, but are happily mixing business and pleasure without losing the spark of romance.
Fair warning: You may not want to go home after an MSC cruise
Lunga Simelane explains why a four-night journey aboard the MSC Opera could lead to cruise passengers struggling with ‘detachment problems’ after disembarking.
From failed stethoscopes to punchlines: Two newcomers chase comedy glory
Two up-and-coming comedians, Prince K and Sjika Da Thirdborn, turned abandoned medical dreams into stand-up careers as they competed in the Savanna Newcomer Comedy Showcase ahead of the 13th Savanna Comics’ Choice Comedy Awards.
Books & Beverages | Mpho Boshego’s Diplomatic Ties: A singular voice on power, survival
Mpho Boshego’s gripping first novel draws from her real-life diplomatic experience – but don’t mistake this for a tell-all memoir. Diplomatic Ties is pure fiction, fast-paced and character-driven, that takes you inside a world few readers have seen.
‘News to us’: Shembes deny King Mswati lobola reports
The Shembe family and the Eswatini kingdom have both dismissed claims that they recently became in-laws following reports that King Mswati III sought Nontokozo Shembe’s hand in marriage.
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WATCH | Mbokazi and Dithejane embrace Chicago snow and a new start
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Cardoso clings to lifeline as Sundowns scrape past Rulani Mokwena’s Alger
From water-throwing protests to ‘Pitso' chants, Mamelodi Sundowns fans had turned against Miguel Cardoso before Saturday’s Champions League lifeline against MC Alger bought him precious time.
Where are they now? Tracking Sundowns’ academy graduates
Mamelodi Sundowns continue to promote youth, with Thato Sibiya the latest example, but not all academy graduates make their mark and many end up seeking opportunities elsewhere.
WATCH | SA Open champ Dylan Naidoo seeks Masters entry during title defence
From Sunshine Tour regular to playing alongside Rory McIlroy on golf’s biggest stages, Dylan Naidoo reflects on his ‘whirlwind’ year since winning the Investec SA Open.
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