JP Smith and other Cape Town top officials offices raided
Police raided the offices of Cape Town MMCs JP Smith and Xanthea Limberg on Friday, linked to an investigation into tender fraud. Here’s what we know so far.
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KZN top-cop Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi thrust into Westville corruption scandal
KZN Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi faces allegations of interference in a Westville Prison drug cartel investigation.
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Danny Jordaan’s fraud case postponed over legal representation conflict
The delay comes as the state contests the appointment of Jordaan’s legal representative, Advocate Norman Arendse.
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Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula’s corruption case postponed to January 2025
The sections Mapisa-Nqakula seeks include the investigation diary and correspondence between investigating officers.
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Kusile fraud accused Trindade declared unfit to stand trial as case continues
The psychiatric assessment, conducted by experts at Sterkfontein Psychiatric Hospital, also highlighted Trindade’s frail physical condition.
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Thembi Simelane removal agenda takes a new turn
Insiders suggest factions within the ruling party may be leveraging the VBS scandal to oust Simelane from her post.
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Magda Wierzycka will do anything but return to South Africa – Here’s why
Magda’s departure followed threats to her personal safety, leading her to settle in the UK.
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National Lottery Commission fires two execs over R32m fraud
The National Lottery Commission fired two senior officials over R32m fraud after an SIU probe.
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Municipalities warned against water tanker mafias
Seitlholo urged the municipalities to undertake the necessary community education on what was happening.
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Danny Jordaan arrested over R1.3 million SAFA fraud
The Hawks confirmed that Jordaan and his co-accused were detained following a raid earlier this year at SAFA’s offices in Johannesburg.
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Sekhukhune municipal manager sentence suspended in R230 million VBS scandal
Mohlala’s conviction relates to the illegal investment of municipal funds into VBS Mutual Bank, contravening the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA).
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SIU to probe tender corruption at AEMFC and Dihlabeng Local Municipality
This after President Cyril Ramaphosa signed two proclamations authorising the corruption busting unit to conduct the investigations.
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Watch: Tshwane Metro Police officer caught on camera accepting a bribe [video]
The Tshwane Metro Police Department confirmed the authenticity of the footage and identified the officer involved.
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Committee welcomes prevention of R3.47 billion in financial losses
This resulted in 500 MIs on material financial loss, 51 MIs on substantial harm to the general public, 66 MIs on substantial harm to public sector institutions and 9 MIs on misuse on material public resource.
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Zizi Kodwa corruption case dropped: Here’s what the NPA said
The NPA has dropped corruption charges against former Sports Minister Zizi Kodwa, citing insufficient evidence for a successful prosecution.
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Minister says social grant flaws found by students will be investigated within 30 days
Stellenbosch teenage students present their findings to Parliament.
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Pule Mabe due in court for R27 million tender corruption case
ANC NEC member Pule Mabe is among seven suspects expected in court for their alleged involvement in a R27 million tender fraud case.
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We discovered massive fraud in SASSA’s grant system
Two first-year computer science students at Stellenbosch University discovered massive fraud in SASSA’s grant system.
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Panyaza Lesufi news: Fresh corruption coverup claims hit Gauteng premier
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi faces fresh corruption coverup allegations after being implicated in halting fraud investigations at the Department of Social Development.
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Andries Benjamin La Grange entered into plea deal with State in Steinhoff fraud case
Ex Steinhoff CFO Andries Benjamin La Grange sentenced to 10 years, five suspended, after a plea deal. Here’s what we know.
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Watch: Alleged Eskom fraudster lands in South Africa [video]
Alleged Eskom fraudster Michael Lomas, extradited from the UK, landed in South Africa today. The ailing suspect arrived in a wheelchair under strict supervision.
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Eight suspects linked to City of Cape Town tender fraud arrested in sting operation
In a statement issued by the Western Cape SAPS on Tuesday, the department confirmed that four of the suspects were apprehended in Johannesburg, while the others were arrested in Cape Town and the Eastern Cape.
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Armand Swart murder linked to Transnet tender fraud
New developments reveal the murder of Armand Swart is linked to Transnet tender fraud.
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Justice Minister Thembisile Simelane grilled over R575,600 VBS loan
Justice Minister Thembisile Simelane faced tough questions in Parliament over her R575,600 loan from VBS Mutual Bank, on Friday.
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Hamilton Ndlovu luxury car fleet goes on auction
Today’s auction, while a spectacle of wealth and power, was a poignant cautionary tale of how quickly fortunes can turn when built on unethical foundations.
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Top Free State municipal officials arrested for fraud
The former municipal manager and department director in the Dihlabeng Local Municipality appeared in court on Friday
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Lottery corruption: two men arrested in Soweto
Hawks finally appear to be taking action against some of the fraudsters who ripped off the National Lotteries Commission.
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DA ministers are lifting the lid on ‘financial rot’ in these departments
DA ministers have made serious allegations regarding financial mismanagement within government departments.
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Moroadi Cholota bail conditions: Here’s what you must know
The decision came after the court determined that there was insufficient evidence to label her a flight risk, despite the State’s arguments to the contrary.
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‘Barely on’ digital systems at SA airports take centre stage in R115m tender scandal
The decision, ACSA explained, follows the discovery of “prima facie evidence of wrongdoing” related to a biometric and digital identity technology project.