Manyane Manyane

Investigations Journalist

Ramaphosa reacts to the United States excluding South Africa from the G20 summit

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President Cyril Ramaphosa reaffirms South Africa's commitment to the G20 despite the US's decision to exclude the country from the 2026 summit, addressing allegations ...

'Closer scrutiny' is necessary regarding Standard Bank's involvement in PIC transactions

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Due to its past interactions with the Public Investment Corporation, Standard Bank is under renewed scrutiny, which raises important concerns regarding governance ...

Sisulu's pursuit of justice: Goolam Vawda's legal action against abuse on social media

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Lindiwe Sisulu's legal complaint against Goolam Vawda exposes a troubling lack of police action in a high-profile social media abuse case, raising questions about ...

Sandton's neighbour claims that Ramaphosa visited Maumela 'more than two times'

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Due to his frequent visits to the residence of suspected Tembisa Hospital looter Hangwani Maumela, President Cyril Ramaphosa is coming under growing criticism.

Ramaphosa denies ever knowing Maumela and says the video of him outside the posh house of Tembisa 'looting' accused is coincidental ...

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Explore the opulent mansion of businessman Hangwani Maumela, now under heavy security following a Special Investigating Unit raid linked to a staggering R2 billion ...

Dark legacy of former Tembisa Hospital CEO unravels amid corruption scandal

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Lerato Mthunzi, wife of the late Tembisa Hospital CEO Ashley Mthunzi, claims her husband is a scapegoat in a massive corruption scandal.

South Africa risks missing the AGOA deadline as US negotiations falter

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South Africa faces a critical moment in its negotiations to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) agreement, with experts warning that time may be ...

Ramaphosa and Trump might not engage during the United Nations meeting

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Experts believe that while a direct meeting between President Cyril Ramaphosa and US President Donald Trump seems unlikely, the upcoming UNGA presents a crucial ...

UN warns about child trafficking crisis that's escalating globally

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A shocking UN Human Rights Council report reveals an alarming surge in child trafficking worldwide, with four in 10 victims being children. South Africa faces particular ...

Eskom probes executives in alleged job-for-pals scandal

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Eskom confirmed the allegations, adding that the case was reported via email and channeled through to its confidential whistleblowing hotline.

The legacy of Bantu Education remains in SA schools, say experts

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has acknowledged past failures in education reform.

Public Protector dismisses R200k hiring scandal against ex-Eskom boss De Ruyter

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The Public Protector has vindicated former Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter in a high-profile investigation into allegations of nepotism and procurement irregularities. ...

SAPS DNA crisis: Thousands of criminal cases at risk of collapse

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A critical crisis unfolds as SAPS DNA backlog surpasses 140 000 cases, forcing criminal cases to be withdrawn and leaving thousands of victims without justice. Portfolio ...

MEC blames non-payment of salaries on the previous administration

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She said this was due to financial mismanagement under the previous board.

Failure to pay workers believed to be political smear campaign against NW MEC

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This came after the MEC allegedly told members of Scopa to declare their businesses with NWPTB.

Proposed tax increases blamed on corruption, incompetence and bad politics

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Governance experts said the burden of government corruption, failure and incompetence had been passed on to the taxpayers.

Westville Prison inmates protest food shortages and quality

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Inmates at Westville Prison allege severe food shortages and poor quality, prompting calls for investigation into human rights violations.

Alleged Gold Mafia says he was not given a right of reply in a judgment that favoured SARS

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The order authorised the repatriation of foreign assets and limited his right to travel outside the country.

Godongwana urged to increase social grants in line with food inflation

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The value of social grants has been decreasing due to the exorbitant cost of living.

Questions over Mineral and Petroleum Resources committee’s silence on Stilfontein deaths

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The organisations called on the portfolio committee to immediately exercise its legislative oversight functions.

Over 400 Eastern Cape schools still rely on unsafe pit toilets

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SAHRC’s investigation reveals that over 400 schools in the Eastern Cape are still using unsafe pit toilets, putting the lives and dignity of young learners at risk. ...

Matjhabeng Local Municipality placed under administration due to service delivery collapse

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Matjhabeng Local Municipality in Free State has been placed under administration following severe financial mismanagement and service delivery failures, impacting ...

Calls for alternative funding models to revitalise the SANDF

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Calls for alternative funding models and an adequate budget for the South African National Defence Force arise amid severe budget cuts and operational challenges. ...

Residents concerned about alleged maladministration and corruption in the project

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Residents said the municipality allegedly wanted to pay the transactional advisor 10% despite a legal opinion being sought and disagreed with payment.

Ramaphosa and government face legal action over apartheid-era damages claims

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Families of apartheid victims have filed a court application seeking R165 million in constitutional damages from President Cyril Ramaphosa and the government, citing ...