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DA demands answers after Crime Intelligence CFO vanishes amid R45 million property scandal

Major-General Philani Lushaba, CFO of the SAPS Crime Intelligence unit, has allegedly vanished just as authorities prepare to question him about financial misconduct involving R45 million in property deals.

News South Africa
Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

EFF MP Sihle Lonzi grills Nkabane over secret SETA panel, ‘Is it your boyfriend?’

EFF MP Sihle Lonzi slammed Higher Education Minister Dr Nobuhle Nkabane for refusing to name the panel that recommended controversial SETA board appointments, raising concerns about transparency and possible nepotism.

News Politics
Simon Majadibodu|Published

Limpopo driving school instructors, traffic examiners arrested for fraud

A joint operation between the Hawks and RTMC has led to the arrest of four suspects in a corruption probe dating back to 2021, with investigations revealing illegal licensing practices at a Lephalale testing center.

News Crime and Courts
Simon Majadibodu|Published

Letsoha-Mathae vows to fights back: Sabotage, corruption and the battle to reclaim Free State municipalities

Free State Premier Maqueen Letsoha-Mathae told IOL that all Heads of Department (HODs) have been subjected to state security vetting for the first time.

News Politics
Kamogelo Moichela|Published

‘It was us,’ EFF claims victory as Nkabane scraps SETA appointments first flagged by DA

Despite the DA being the first to flag the appointments, the EFF has claimed victory following Minister Nkabane’s decision to cancel the SETA board selections.

News Politics
Simon Majadibodu|Published

DA hails reversal of controversial SETA board appointments as victory for accountability and meritocracy

DA spokesperson Karabo Khakhau said the decision by Minister Nobuhle Nkabane marked a step in the right direction and showed that the pressure applied by her and civil society has not been in vain.

News Politics
Kamogelo Moichela|Published

Corruption Crackdown: Three Pretoria High Court officials suspended

Three Pretoria High Court officials face suspension as the SAPS and Hawks probes allegations of fraud and corruption in the judiciary.

News Crime and Courts
Simon Majadibodu|Published

ANC supports Nkabane's withdrawal of controversial SETA board appointments

The ANC breaks its silence, backing Nkabane's decision to withdraw controversial SETA board appointments and reopen the nomination process.

News Politics
Simon Majadibodu|Published

Nkabane withdraws SETA board appointments amid nepotism outcry

Facing mounting criticism over politically connected appointments, Higher Education Minister Nqabane has withdrawn the entire slate of SETA board chairpersons, a list that included senior ANC figures and family members of top officials.

News Politics
Simon Majadibodu|Published

Water shortages, corruption, and ratepayer frustrations in eThekwini

Ratepayers associations gave the thumbs up to Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, who called out perceived wrongdoings in KZN municipalities that contributed to the provinces water woes.

Daily News News
LUNGANI ZUNGU|Published

EFF slams ‘unconstitutional’ removal of its MP Sihle Lonzi over question on Gwede Mantashe’s son

The EFF has condemned the removal of MP Sihle Lonzi from a parliamentary meeting after he questioned the appointment of Gwede Mantashe's son to a SETA board.

News Politics
Simon Majadibodu|Published

EFF MP Sihle Lonzi removed from meeting over Gwede Mantashe’s son’s SETA appointment

EFF MP Sihle Lonzi was forcibly removed from a parliamentary meeting after questioning the appointment of Gwede Mantashe’s son to a SETA board, igniting a political storm.

News Politics
Simon Majadibodu|Published

Nonzukiso Security Services faces sentencing for multiple VAT fraud charges

Nonzukiso Security Services faces sentencing after being convicted of multiple VAT-related offences and fraud charges, despite attempts to change their guilty plea.

Cape Argus News
Chevon Booysen|Published

Sentencing begins against Nonzukiso Security Services for VAT fraud

Nonzukiso Security Services is set to face sentencing for 500 counts of VAT fraud. What does this mean for the company and its future?

News Crime and Courts
Chevon Booysen|Published

Beitbridge bribery bust: BMA officials nabbed for letting undocumented migrants slip through border

Caught red-handed, two Beitbridge border officials face serious charges of corruption after they were filmed allegedly accepting bribes to permit illegal entries into South Africa.

News Crime and Courts
Simon Majadibodu|Published

eThekwini Municipality launches sports lease committee

Enzo Coppola advocates for community collaboration in managing sports facilities in eThekwini, as the municipality establishes a new committee to oversee lease agreements and ensure sustainability

News South Africa Kwazulu Natal
Zainul Dawood|Published

DA lays corruption charges against Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane for defrauding Eskom R700,000

The Democratic Alliance has filed serious corruption charges against Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane, alleging she defrauded Eskom of over R700,000 while working for consulting firm Vitrovian, raising concerns about accountability in government.

News Politics
Simon Majadibodu|Published

Department of Justice dismisses 54 officials for misconduct

The Department of Justice has taken decisive action by dismissing 54 officials for misconduct, reinforcing its commitment to ethical governance and signalling a strong stance against corruption.

News Crime and Courts
Simon Majadibodu|Published

‘Prosecuting corrupt cops is not enough’: Ramaphosa calls for urgent reform to tackle corruption in SAPS

In an impassioned address at South Africa’s first-ever Policing Summit, President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for urgent reforms within the police service, aiming to combat the corruption that undermines public trust and to restore faith in law enforcement

News Politics
Simon Majadibodu|Published

IOL investigation uncovers alleged collusion and corruption at CETA

In a startling turn of events, an investigation by IOL has unveiled troubling allegations against Malusi Shezi, the CEO of the Construction Education and Training Authority

Business
Nicola Mawson|Published

Dean Macpherson stands firm amid allegations and threats in R800 million oxygen tender investigation

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson said his department would expose the truth behind the R800 million oxygen tender scandal.

News Politics
Simon Majadibodu|Published

'Cyril Must Fall' | Tshwane protest march demands Ramaphosa's resignation, TMPD warns of traffic jams

Cyril Must Fall' protesters will march through Tshwane to the Union Buildings this Friday, causing significant traffic disruptions as the Defend South Africa movement demands Ramaphosa's resignation over alleged corruption, economic decline and the Phala Phala scandal.

News Politics
Simon Majadibodu|Published

Former intelligence officers in court for defrauding state security agency of R5. 8 million

Two former intelligence officials have been arrested and released on strict bail conditions for allegedly embezzling millions from the State Security Agency.

News Crime and Courts
Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

Minister Simelane rejects R700,000 overbilling claims involving Eskom contractor Vitrovian

Minister of Human Settlements Thembi Simelane has rejected claims that she earned over R700,000 from Eskom contractor Vitrovian through overbilling the power utility for work done by ghost workers.

News Politics
Simon Majadibodu|Published

DA to lay criminal charges against Minister Thembi Simelane over R700,000 Eskom overbilling

The Democratic Alliance plans to lay criminal charges against Minister Thembi Simelane over her alleged involvement in corruption linked to Eskom.

News Politics
Simon Majadibodu|Published