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A judge has dismissed a woman's damages claim for malicious prosecution after she was acquitted of six rape charges, highlighting the complexities of her involvement in the case.
A Gauteng man, posing as a doctor, has been arrested for defrauding victims through a fake pharmacy scheme. His assets, including a VW Polo, are now subject to forfeiture as authorities pursue justice.
The National Taxi Alliance has strongly condemned recent acts of intimidation against Pikitup workers that crippled Johannesburg's waste collection for two days. The incidents, which halted employee transport services due to taxi operators' claims of exclusive transport rights, have sparked similar concerns in Ekurhuleni where scholar transport operators have also faced intimidation. Both municipalities have taken steps to address these disruptions which affect essential services.
Primrose Medisane's 17-year battle with the Department of Home Affairs has culminated in a landmark victory and revealed the harsh realities of statelessness for women.
After a 17-year struggle against the Department of Home Affairs, Primrose Medisane finally receives her birth certificate and ID, shedding light on the dire consequences of statelessness for women in South Africa.
After a 17-year struggle against the Department of Home Affairs, Primrose Medisane finally receives her birth certificate and ID, shedding light on the dire consequences of statelessness for women in South Africa.
The Supreme Court of Appeal has ruled in favour of a trust accused of disguising loan agreements as property sales, leaving homeowners without their properties despite claims they only intended to secure cash loans. The landmark ruling addresses whether sale-and-leaseback arrangements can legally circumvent credit regulations.
Provincial governments are failing to pay R12. 46 billion in supplier invoices, with Eastern Cape responsible for nearly a third of this debt, according to National Treasury. This payment crisis is forcing small businesses to take out loans to survive, with many SMEs eventually shutting down due to cash flow problems caused by government non-payment.
Provincial governments are failing to pay R12. 46 billion in supplier invoices, with Eastern Cape responsible for nearly a third of this debt, according to National Treasury. This payment crisis is forcing small businesses to take out loans to survive, with many SMEs eventually shutting down due to cash flow problems caused by government non-payment.
Police have arrested two suspects, including an undocumented Zimbabwean national found with an illegal firearm, following the fatal shooting of six community patrollers in Soshanguve. While families of victims express mixed reactions about whether justice will be served, Minister Mchunu links border management issues to rising crime rates.
Golden Leopard Resorts in the North West's Pilanesberg National Park faces serious allegations of failing to pay employee benefit deductions since 2022. The Public Servants Association demands immediate action as pension funds, insurance policies, and union subscriptions remain unpaid, affecting workers' financial security.
Umkhonto Wesizwe Party warns against a proposed VAT increase, advocating for wealth taxation and other revenue-generating measures to alleviate the financial burden on South African citizens.
Several South African provinces are set to lose nearly R1 billion in development grants due to non-expenditure, with Gauteng and Western Cape facing the largest cuts.