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Hawks spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Magonseni Nkosi said the councillors allegedly received a R20,000 cash gratification, forming part of a larger R500,000 demand made to a businessperson seeking an extension of a lease agreement.
BOSA fights for accountability as R5. 2 million meant for Eastern Cape schools is misappropriated, threatening the future of vulnerable students.
Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has taken a decisive stand against corruption within the Department of Justice, dismissing 54 officials for misconduct and reinforcing a zero-tolerance policy to ensure accountability and integrity in governance.
Two Emalahleni Local Municipality councillors were arrested by the Hawks at Witbank Dam for allegedly accepting bribes linked to a R500 000 corruption scheme involving the extension of a lease agreement. A luxury vehicle and R20 000 in cash were seized during the operation.
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.
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.
The Hawks have successfully re-arrested Lazarus Kenneth Wankhama, after he evaded justice for months.
The National Treasury has issued a warning to municipalities regarding the misuse of water tankers amidst growing water scarcity issues. This caution comes as municipalities struggle with financial sustainability and the integrity of their water supply services.
Former Free State Premier Ace Magashule and 17 co-accused including businessman Edwi Sodi are appearing for trial in the Bloemfontein High Court.
Errol Musk, father of Elon Musk, shares his controversial views on South Africa's future and his son's role in addressing corruption, sparking discussions on race and politics.
Simangele Sangweni, a 33-year-old from Northern Cape, faces 10 years in prison for a cunning banking scam that swindled nearly R1 million from two municipalities, showcasing the alarming rise of fraud in local government.
KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi confirms that a complaint against him has been withdrawn, following allegations of protecting a drug-dealing prison official.
City Power's bold measures against corruption reveal a troubling internal crisis, leading to the dismissal of employees and contractors involved in theft and bribery, and signalling a new era of accountability.
The Department of Home Affairs has dismissed six more corrupt officials, bringing the total to 33 since July 2024. With criminal prosecution under way for 19 officials and eight already serving prison sentences, Minister Leon Schreiber's anti-corruption campaign is showing tangible results.
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
Two more suspects arrested in R25 million Bojanala fraud case, increasing total accused to seven.
Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson said his department would expose the truth behind the R800 million oxygen tender scandal.
A 28-year-old Department of Transport intern has appeared in Thohoyandou Magistrate’s Court after allegedly soliciting R6,500 bribes from job seekers in exchange for fake traffic officer positions.
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.
A 28-year-old intern at the Department of Transport faces serious corruption charges after allegedly soliciting bribes for traffic officer positions.
The Hawks have arrested two former top executives from the University of Fort Hare in a shocking R2. 4 million fraud investigation. The elaborate scheme involved fake payments and non-existent services, exposing critical vulnerabilities in one of South Africa's oldest educational institutions.
A 28-year-old intern at the Department of Transport in Mpumalanga faces corruption charges after being caught soliciting bribes for traffic officer jobs. This arrest highlights ongoing issues of corruption within law enforcement.
After a meticulous decade-long investigation, an Eastern Cape farmer has been arrested for allegedly burning his grain harvester to fraudulently claim R700,000 in insurance.
Five alleged members of a sophisticated fraud syndicate appeared in the Emalahleni Magistrate's Court after being arrested for a scheme that cost Capitec Bank over R2 million. The suspects allegedly recruited bank employees to facilitate fraudulent loan applications between 2021-2023.
Two former intelligence officials have been arrested and released on strict bail conditions for allegedly embezzling millions from the State Security Agency.