EditorialGumede Trial Delay Exposes State’s Prosecution Weaknesses
The protracted corruption trial of former eThekwini Mayor Zandile Gumede has taken yet another turn, with Judge Balton ordering the State to reconsider its application to recall witnesses — a…
eThekwini’s R4.4bn Irregular Spending Crisis Deepens
The eThekwini Municipality, home to Durban and the economic powerhouse of KwaZulu-Natal, has plunged deeper into financial chaos with irregular expenditure ballooning to a staggering R4.4 billion. This represents not…
Judge Forces State to Rethink Witness Strategy in Zandile Gumede Case
The corruption trial of former eThekwini mayor Zandile Gumede has hit yet another procedural snag, raising fresh questions about the state’s capacity to prosecute high-profile political figures accused of looting…
R681,000 Debt: Pretoria Luxury Home Forced into Sale
A Pretoria high court has ordered the sale in execution of a luxury property after its owner failed to settle R681,000 in outstanding estate levies—a stark reminder that even affluent…
Gumede Trial Stalls as Judge Orders State Witness Review
The corruption trial of former eThekwini mayor Zandile Gumede has hit yet another procedural roadblock, with KwaZulu-Natal High Court Judge Balton ordering the State to reconsider its approach to recalling…
Elite Soldiers Behind Bars: SANDF Special Forces Murder Case
Six members of South Africa’s elite Special Forces are headed to prison after the North Gauteng High Court dismissed their bail appeal in connection with the murder of a Hawks…
Discovery Adviser Debarred for Data Breach on Exit Day
In a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities inherent in South Africa’s financial services sector, a former Discovery Life adviser has been permanently debarred from the industry after illegally accessing and…
North West Crime Activist Thato Molosankwe Shot Dead at Home
Prominent North West Anti-Crime Campaigner Killed in Home Attack Crime activist Thato Molosankwe has been shot and killed at his residence in the North West province, marking another tragic loss…
SIU Busts R27m Covid Relief Fraud Ring, Seizes Luxury Assets
Special Investigation Unit Cracks Down on Covid-19 Fraud Masterminds The Special Investigation Unit (SIU) has dealt a significant blow to organised crime networks that pillaged Covid-19 relief funds, with arrests…
Court Dismisses R251,600 Bond Claim Against Stepmother
Man loses legal battle after paying stepmother’s bond without agreement A South African court has dismissed a man’s claim for R251,600 against his stepmother after he voluntarily paid off her…
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