Anger over SAPS under-spending

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“Police stations are shacks… from what we have seen… Now you are telling us you are under-spending. ”

Malema not dead and buried

Michelle Pietersen|Published

Juju’s expulsion has had many rushing to write his obituary but there’s some way to go before it can be said he has reached political Siberia.

This is war, says league on Malema expulsion

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The ANC’s national disciplinary committee which expelled Julius Malema says the party won’t be held to ransom.

Wrangle over ‘fair hearing’ for Malema

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Julius Malema’s defence team wants members of the ANC’s disciplinary committee to recuse themselves.

Malema will stay, youth lekgotla vows

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The ANC Youth League argued that as ANC had not elected Julius Malema to his position, it could not fire him.

Zuma, Malema to lock horns at lekgotla

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ANCYL leader Julius Malema and President Jacob Zuma will come face to face at the ANC’s national executive committee lekgotla.

Suspect jail catering deal set to survive

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The Department of Correctional Services has confirmed it is in talks about extending a R1 billion catering contract.

‘Alert’ Mandela accepts ANC centenary book

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When Nelson Mandela paged through his copy of the ANC’s centenary book, he “very quickly” identified Struggle heroes.

Malema gears up for appeal process

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ANCYL leader Julius Malema’s energy will be focused on the fight for his political life as he gears up for his appeal.

Juju wants Mbeki back

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The ANCYL leader, who played a role in Thabo Mbeki’s demise, has urged the ex-president to become more vocal in domestic politics.

Open succession debate or it’ll get messy - Malema

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Emboldened by his election to the Limpopo executive committee, Julius Malema has issued a warning to the ANC.

Malema set to win new ANC post

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Julius Malema was set to win a spot on Limpopo's provincial executive despite claims his nomination was unconstitutional.

Cele’s big hire and fire spree

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Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa announced a probe into suspended police chief Bheki Cele’s costly dismissal of 19 top cops.

Zuma e-mail bombardment over Info Bill

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Opposition to the information bill is shifting to the digital arena and jumping into President Jacob Zuma’s e-mail inbox.

Secrecy bill battle goes online

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The bill stops here!

‘Protector must probe Maharaj millions’

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President Jacob Zuma’s spokesman may face a probe into allegations that he received secret payments from weapons manufacturer Thales.

MPs slam Cele over cop shop shambles

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The embattled police commissioner’s judgment was questioned as he was chastised by the chairwoman of Parliament’s police portfolio committee.

Cops tell of spending R97m

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Irregular xpenditure at the SAPS shot up 3 000 percent in the last financial year.

DA queries ‘Malema’s blue-light convoy’

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Witness reports of a speeding blue-light convoy and the name of Julius Malema add up to a political mystery and an upset opposition MP.

ANCYL thumbs its nose at mother body

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“They can do what they like . . . but our people are in the branches. Come Mangaung, we’ll take them out. ”

Graft investigator implicated in own probe

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A woman who headed a investigation into corruption claims at the NHBRC allegedly colluded with the head of the housing watchdog.

DA chief manages to upset lots of people

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It is usually the likes of Julius Malema that anger the Afrikaner community, but now DA parliamentary leader Athol Trollip may find himself before the SA Human Rights ...

ANC bids to allay fears over Malema

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The ANC has moved to soothe investor and business unease and distance itself from youth league leader Julius Malema’s demand for “radical policy changes” including ...

Motata gets R5m for sitting at home

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“They cost taxpayers a king’s ransom for nothing in return. The processes must be sped up. ”

Vavi throws down gauntlet to Zuma

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Cosatu’s general secretary has called on the president to take “stern action” against Bheki Cele and Gwen Mahlangu-Nkabinde.