'This is a brilliant deal': Patrice Motsepe acquires stake in Blue Bulls

Khanyisile Ngcobo|Published

Mining magnate and businessman Patrice Motsepe has acquired a 37% stake in the Blue Bulls, it was confirmed on Friday afternoon.

Kgosientso Ramokgopa appointed head of investment and infrastructure office

Khanyisile Ngcobo|Published

The ANC in Gauteng has welcomed the appointment of the former Gauteng MEC for Economic Development as head of the Investment and Infrastructure Office.

Call for removal of Die Stem from national anthem draws mixed reactions

Khanyisile Ngcobo|Published

South Africans on social media are divided over emerging calls for Die Stem to also be removed from the national anthem.

Jacob Zuma's stern warning for detractors: Be very careful

Khanyisile Ngcobo|Published

Jacob Zuma used his final address after his appearance at the Zondo commission to warn those who continue to antagonise him to "be very careful".

SACP's Mapaila calls for Pravin Gordhan's protection

Khanyisile Ngcobo|Published

SACP leader Solly Mapaila has defended Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan and the work of the controversial Sars intelligence unit.

Kathrada Foundation, SACP to protest against rise of 'state capture fightback'

Khanyisile Ngcobo|Published

A group of civil society organisations seeking to confront the "state capture fightback" will host a mass rally aimed at mobilising society against this trend.

False pretences and denial: Drama as Zondo Commission adjourned

Khanyisile Ngcobo|Published

The Zondo Commission adjourned after a dramatic day in which the commission was accused of being "unfair" and bringing Jacob Zuma in "under false pretences".

Zuma is not here to be cross-examined, says lawyer after adjournment

Khanyisile Ngcobo|Published

Jacob Zuma's legal team says the appearance of the former president will depend on whether or not the commission of inquiry into state capture "sticks to the rules". ...

#StateCaptureInquiry adjourned as Zuma's testimony hangs in balance

Khanyisile Ngcobo|Published

Former president Jacob Zuma's continued appearance at the Zondo commission of inquiry into state capture hangs in the balance after his legal team accused the commission ...

#StateCaptureInquiry: I never instructed minister to fire Maseko, says Zuma

Khanyisile Ngcobo|Published

It was a day of denials as former president Jacob Zuma sat for a second day at the commission of inquiry into state capture.

1020 voting stations to form part of sample in voter fraud investigation

Khanyisile Ngcobo|Published

The IEC has confirmed that the Statistician General has identified 1020 voting stations that will form part of a sample which will be used to investigate allegations ...

Smaller parties' objections to #ElectionResults 'not substantial enough'

Khanyisile Ngcobo|Published

Election observers said that none of the complaints raised by smaller parties were "substantial enough" to raise questions on the elections.

Despite their big talk, Andile and Hlaudi are not as big a hit as Jimmy

Khanyisile Ngcobo|Published

BLF's Andile Mngxitama and ACM leader Hlaudi Motsoeneng had grand plans but their dismal performance so far in the election paints a different picture

Douglasdale resident becomes latest person arrested for 'double voting'

Khanyisile Ngcobo|Published

Police confirmed they had arrested yet another person in connection with "double voting", this time in Gauteng.

Kodwa, Mabe 'volunteer' to step aside amid allegations

Khanyisile Ngcobo|Published

The ANC confirmed it had accepted Pule Mabe and Zizi Kodwa's request to 'voluntarily' step aside from their roles in the wake of damning allegations.

#StateCaptureInquiry: Manyi rips into Phumla Williams' testimony

Khanyisile Ngcobo|Published

Businessman Mzwanele Manyi used his appearance before the state capture inquiry to tear into acting GCIS director-general Phumla Williams' testimony.

Tension mounts as Manyi insists on testifying before #StateCaptureInquiry

Khanyisile Ngcobo|Published

Businessman Mzwanele Manyi insisted on proceeding with his testimony at the Zondo commission of inquiry into state capture on Wednesday.

Zuma outraged over Maroga's removal as Eskom CEO - Hogan

Khanyisile Ngcobo|Published

A repeated power outage on Tuesday forced an early halt to the state capture inquiry proceedings.

ANC to testify at #StateCaptureInquiry before end of November

Khanyisile Ngcobo|Published

ANC confirmed that a delegation led by Minister Gwede Mantashe was expected to appear before the state capture inquiry before the end of November.

Numsa backs #FeesMustFall activists' call for amnesty

Khanyisile Ngcobo|Published

Numsa has thrown its weight behind #FeesMustFall activists requesting a presidential pardon from President Cyril Ramaphosa.

#MandelaLecture: Former prison guard happy to see Madiba being honoured

Khanyisile Ngcobo|Published

Christo Brand, the man who was Nelson Mandela's guard during his incarceration, says the struggle icon would be proud to see present-day South Africa.

Dad who 'mistakenly' shot son at Gauteng school facing murder charge

Khanyisile Ngcobo|Published

A Gauteng father who "mistakenly" shot his son outside an Ennerdale school is facing murder charges, police confirmed on Wednesday.

South Africans saddened by death of #WinnieMandela

Khanyisile Ngcobo|Published

South Africans on Monday reacted with sadness and shock to the death of struggle icon Winnie Madikizela Mandela.

WATCH: Outrage after cop caught on camera 'manhandling' Cape woman

Khanyisile Ngcobo|Published

South African Police (SAPS) officers based at the Milnerton Police Station have come under fire after a video showing a woman being manhandled

Fresh sexual assault allegations surface at Soweto school

Khanyisile Ngcobo|Published

The Gauteng Department of Education said it was shocked and saddened by allegations that a member of the SAPS forensic unit abused two pupils.

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