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Gigaba threatens the ANC. Photo: Die Vryburger

Gigaba threatens the ANC

Malusi Gigaba said in an interview that he would remain a member of the ANC and not leave the party like Julius Malema. He...
Three police generals amongst those arrested for fraud, corruption

Three police generals amongst those arrested for fraud, corruption

The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) has arrested three police generals, a brigadier and a so-called provider for alleged fraud and corruption as well...
The first municipality folds. Photo: Die Vryburger

The first municipality folds

The Fetakgomo municipality in Limpopo will be placed under administration after salaries could not be paid. This follows after about R200 million was "invested"...
AfriForum submits criminal charges against municipal manager, Emfuleni. Photo: AfriForum

AfriForum submits criminal charges against municipal manager, Emfuleni

The civil rights organisation AfriForum submitted criminal charges against Dithabe Nkoane, Municipal Manager of the Emfuleni Local Municipality in the Vaal Triangle, on 7...
Manpower shortage: AfriForum to court to compel SAPS to use resources

Manpower shortage: AfriForum to court to compel SAPS to use resources

Although the SAPS pointed out on numerous occasions that it did not have the manpower and therefore ability to execute its constitutional mandate, it...
Numerous traffic fines incorrectly issued and it is jeopardising road safety

Numerous traffic fines incorrectly issued and it is jeopardising road safety

Numerous traffic fines are being incorrectly issued by local authorities across the country as the said fines are sent directly to the vehicle owner...
Disastrous ANC has no cure for poor healthcare in the Free State

Disastrous ANC has no cure for poor healthcare in the Free...

The ANC has no cure for the sickly state of health care in the Free State. Year after year the Auditor General (AG) diagnoses...
Man on bail for murder arrested with illegal firearm, Pretoria CBD. Photo: SAPS

Man on bail for murder arrested with illegal firearm, Pretoria CBD

Pretoria Central SAPS members, continuing to intensify efforts in bringing down the level of crime in the CBD, arrested a suspect (29) from Atteridgeville....
Murder and selling body parts of boy (17): Life imprisonment

Murder and selling body parts of boy (17): Life imprisonment

On 6 November the Pietermaritzburg High Court convicted and sentenced a traditional healer, Phumlani Ngidi (34) and Khanyisile Khusi (46) to life imprisonment for...
Fraud and forgery: Two Hawks captains sentenced

Fraud and forgery: Two Hawks captains sentenced

Captain Richard Lekotswane Nkwanyana (48), and Captain Peter Mathekanyana Molapo (58), both formerly attached to the Hawks’ in Mpumalanga have been convicted and sentenced...
Policeman in court for hijacking, also found with Lion paws and teeth

Policeman in court for hijacking, also found with Lion paws and...

A 37 year old Police Sergeant, attached to the K9 unit in Lephalale has appeared before Phalala magistrate's court together with his 34 year...
Tight security: World Africa Investment Forum, Sandton. Photo: SAPS

Tight security: World Africa Investment Forum, Sandton

The Gauteng Provincial Government has entered into a partnership with the African Development Bank to host the Inaugural Africa Investment Forum scheduled to take...