State capture inquiry hears how Jacob Zuma played huge role in running ANN7

Gertrude Makhafola|Published

Former president Jacob Zuma played a major role in the establishment of the now-defunct ANN7, former editor Rajesh Sundaram told the Zondo commission.

Bosasa sent ANC MP to entice Cope spokesperson, Zondo commission hears

Gertrude Makhafola|Published

Former ANC MP Winnie Ngwenya tried to recruit Dennis Bloem to do the bidding for Bosasa in exchange for cash, the state capture commission of inquiry heard.

Bosasa not only corrupter at Correctional Services, #StateCaptureInquiry hears

Gertrude Makhafola|Published

The rot at the department of correctional services went further than just the Bosasa scandal, Cope told the state capture commission of inquiry.

Deeply divided E Cape ANC hopes task team will resolve disputes

Gertrude Makhafola|Published

Provincial working committee "will ensure all structures and members of ANC in province co-operate with process commissioned by NEC".

Incompetence led to 118 Esidimeni deaths: ombudsman

Gertrude Makhafola|Published

The health ombudsman has blamed gross incompetence and an MEC who was clueless, for the deaths of 118 psychiatric patients last year.

Cosatu, ANC enemy of democratic forces – new union

Gertrude Makhafola|Published

"We declare Cosatu together with the ANC government as the enemy of all the democratic forces," Saftu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi said.

#FreedomMovement: Another anti-Zuma march lined up

Gertrude Makhafola|Published

President Jacob Zuma can expect another march against him, a coalition of political parties and civil society organisations said on Thursday.

Wits University digs in amidst protest

Gertrude Makhafola|Published

Management at Witwatersrand University (Wits) has vowed that academic activities would continue despite violent clashes between protesters and police on Monday. ...

Trial date set for cigarette syndicate

Gertrude Makhafola|Published

A group accused of involvement in the theft of BAT cigarettes will stand trial in the Khayelitsha Priority Crimes Court.

Zuma extends SIU probe into deeds office

Gertrude Makhafola|Published

President Zuma extended a probe by the SIU into alleged corrupt activities into the lodging of processing of deeds.

LHR head to court over Operation Fiela

Gertrude Makhafola|Published

Lawyers for Human Rights willseek a court order declaring government’s Operation Fiela unlawful and unconstitutional.

Malema hails ‘victory for democracy’

Gertrude Makhafola|Published

The EFF leader says Sars' withdrawal of a sequestration application against him is a victory for constitutional democracy.

Malema to face sequestration battle alone

Gertrude Makhafola|Published

A judge has dismissed applications by the Julius Sello Malema Trust Fund and the EFF to intervene in the EFF leader’s tax case.

Killers should receive life sentences

Gertrude Makhafola|Published

The alleged killers of Mozambican national Emmanuel Sithole should receive life sentences, his distraught family members said outside the Alexandra Magistrate's ...

Over 500 held for crime in Cape

Gertrude Makhafola|Published

Western Cape police have arrested 563 people for crimes including possession of illegal firearms, ammunition and drugs.

Mpofu under fire over questions

Gertrude Makhafola|Published

Dali Mpofu's statements directed at national police commissioner Riah Phiyega were shot down by other lawyers at the Farlam Commission.