Uyinene's murder accused burnt her body after killing her - police minister

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Police Minister Bheki Cele told mourners the murder accused went to drink alcohol after allegedly raping and killing Uyinene Mrwetyana at the post office.

Julius Malema condemns attacks on foreigners as 'acts of crime'

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EFF leader Julius Malema condemned attacks against foreign nationals, saying the incidents were crimes perpetrated by South Africans.

SABC CEO confirms board members meddled in editorial and business deals

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SABC CEO Madoda Mxakwe told the Zondo commission that there were certain board members who interfered in the editorial affairs and business dealings.

Over 45% of SABC expenditure goes to salaries, Zondo commission hears

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SABC is unable to fully function without a government bailout and can only pay staff salaries, said board chairman Bongumusa Makhathini.

SIU defends probe into R185m SABC security tender

Getrude Makhafola|Published

The SIU said its investigation into the R185 million security tender at SABC was above board and didn't target the former interim board at the public broadcaster. ...

Ex-SABC board takes damning SIU report on review

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The former board, led by chairwoman Khanyisile Kweyama, on Tuesday said the report was factually wrong and contained errors.

Hawks confirm probe into charges against Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane

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The Hawks said it is investigating a criminal charge laid against embattled Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane.

Fikile Mbalula went on vacation paid for by dirty money, says AfriForum

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Afriforum said it has laid criminal charges against Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula over his 2017 family trip to Dubai.

Cosatu slams Eskom managers' 'greedy' salary demands

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Giving in to Eskom managers' demand for a 4. 7 percent pay hike would be tantamount to rewarding mediocrity, Cosatu said.

Cosatu against capping donation disclosures in political party funding law

Getrude Makhafola|Published

Cosatu wants provisions in the political party funding law that does not require donations of up to R100 000 to be disclosed to the IEC changed.

IEC appoints George Mahlangu as head of new political party funding unit

Getrude Makhafola|Published

The IEC has appointed a new executive to manage its political party funding unit.

Bosasa executives attended Andile Ramaphosa's wedding, affidavit reveals

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President Cyril Ramaphosa said he was informed that Bosasa executives CEO Gavin Watson and director Trevor Mathenjwa, attended his son's wedding.

I told Guptas they put Zuma in invidious position - Ramaphosa's affidavit

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Although he met the Gupta family at ANC events, President Cyril Ramaphosa says he has never engaged with the family beyond greetings and pleasantries.

Why Cosatu wants 'economic isolation' of eSwatini monarch, government

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Cosatu called for action against eSwatini's absolute monarch King Mswati and his government, accusing him of continuing to expose eSwatini citizens to hardships ...

Derek Hanekom defends meeting with EFF to oust Zuma

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Former tourism minister Derek Hanekom has defended his meeting with the EFF where the removal of former president Jacob Zuma was discussed.

You get death threats if you mention Vrede dairy project or Zwane, Zondo hears

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Witness Ephraim Dhlamini said fear still sweeps across Vrede to this day when the name of former agriculture MEC Mosebenzi Zwane is raised.

Zwane took choir to do training instead of trainee farmers, Zondo commission hears

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Mosebenzi Zwane took a gospel choir from Vrede on an all-expenses-paid trip to India instead of emerging farmers meant to go receive training on dairy farming, Zondo ...

Redi Tlhabi wants to grill Jacob Zuma over 'false allegations about her'

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Veteran journalist Redi Tlhabi has applied to the state capture commission of inquiry to cross-examine ex-president Jacob Zuma over his testimony that she was a ...

Free State government spent R2. 3m on new tractors, Zondo commission hears

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The Free State government spent R2. 3 million to buy two tractors for the botched Vrede Dairy farm project, the Zondo commission heard.

Jacob Zuma thanks Zondo commission for intervention

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Former president Jacob Zuma thanked Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo, saying that him raising concerns at the inquiry did not mean he wanted to disrupt the commission's ...

SACP says Zuma should tackle corruption allegations at Zondo commission

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Jacob Zuma should tell the Zondo commission about corruption during his tenure and stop deflecting, SACP secretary general Solly Mapaila said.

Zondo commission postponed as Zuma unhappy with 'cross-examinations'

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The state capture inquiry was postponed to Friday to allow the legal teams to iron out Zuma's concerns on the manner in which he was questioned.

Zondo, Pretorius slammed for grilling Jacob Zuma on Transnet CEO appointment

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Advocate Muzi Sikhakhane blasted Advocate Paul Pretorius and Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo for questioning Zuma on the Transnet CEO appointment.

Jacob Zuma distances himself from damning Maseko, Mentor allegations

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Jacob Zuma denied having anything to do with the coercion of former MP Vytjie Mentor to take up a ministerial post or the removal of Themba Maseko.

ANC SG Ace Magashule wants probe into all companies doing business with State

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An investigation into all private companies doing business with the government is long overdue, said ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule.