Lumka Oliphant’s New York spending spree lands her a comfy paid suspension
Social development spokesperson Lumka Oliphant has been suspended after the Sunday Times exposed the department’s R3 million New York trip.
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Phone records link yet another police minister to Vusi ‘Cat’ Matlala
Former Police Minister Bheki Cele has been linked to jailed businessman Vusi “Cat” Matlala through phone records.
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These influencers are being investigated for allegedly recruiting ‘young girls’ for jobs in Russia
South African influencers are under investigation for allegedly promoting a Russia internship scam that recruits young girls with promises of jobs and training opportunities.
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Limpopo court freezes school nutrition tender contracts over alleged fraud
The Limpopo High Court has stopped companies from carrying out school nutrition tenders after serious concerns were raised about how the contracts were awarded.
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Gauteng SAPS crime intelligence head due in court on graft charges
Lieutenant-General Dumisani Khumalo and six senior SAPS officers return to court over allegations of irregular appointments and bypassed vetting processes in the Crime Intelligence division.
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Cape Town SAPS officials arrested for selling blank affidavit forms for R100
Two SAPS members from Table View police station have been arrested for allegedly selling signed blank affidavit forms to the public for R100 each.
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Mpho Mofikoe axed for exposing R90 million SAMRO fraud
Mpho Mofikoe has been suspended by SAMRO after reportedly uncovering R90 million in questionable payments and fraud.
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Tebogo Malaka bribery exposé: Suspended IDT CEO caught on camera offering journalist R60,000
Suspended IDT CEO Tebogo Malaka and spokesperson Phasha Makgolane were filmed trying to bribe a Daily Maverick journalist with R60,000 in cash to suppress a corruption investigation.
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Marcus Morris arrested in Florida on fraud charge
NBA veteran Marcus Morris has been arrested in Florida on a fraud-related charge, adding to a history of past legal troubles.
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Kenny Kunene resigns as Joburg councillor amid DJ Sumbody murder link
Kenny Kunene resigns as Johannesburg councillor after being linked to a suspect in DJ Sumbody’s murder.
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Anushka Bogdanov fined and banned by JSE for falsifying PhD qualification
Anushka Bogdanov has been fined R500,000 and banned from holding directorships for 10 years after admitting she lied about having a PhD.
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Hawks seize devices from top executives in Prasa HQ raid over R18bn contracts
The Hawks raided Prasa HQ and confiscated laptops and documents from senior executives as part of an investigation into controversial R18-billion train contracts.
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Chinese fugitive caught in Sandton while applying for US visa
A Chinese fugitive wanted for fraud in his home country was arrested in Sandton while applying for a US visa
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Brian Molefe and Siyabonga Gama due in court for Transnet tender fraud
Former Transnet executives Brian Molefe and Siyabonga Gama are in court over charges related to a controversial R93 million locomotive tender.
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Former attorney convicted of stealing RAF payouts
Mmela was subsequently granted bail. However, after absconding, she was re-arrested and remained in custody.
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R11 billion assets linked to State Capture Commission recovered
The criminal investigations and prosecutions work has resulted in the conclusion of four state capture commission cases with guilty verdicts.
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Magda Wierzycka: FSCA warns of imposter posing as SA’s richest woman
The FSCA has warned the public about scammers impersonating Magda Wierzycka on social media to solicit fake investments.
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North West Education Department fined R20,000 for fraud
A North West Education Department employee has been fined R20,000 for fraud after creating ghost employees who received R150,000 in salaries.
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SARS warns contaminated diesel is becoming prevalent in South Africa
SARS has confirmed that contaminated diesel and other fuel fraud are widespread, costing South Africa billions in lost revenue annually.
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Inside the Gupta Saxonworld mansions going on auction in July 2025
Three Saxonwold mansions linked to the Gupta family will be auctioned on 24 July 2025.
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SIU stops Selaelo Selota from selling Mercedes-Benz C200 Avantgarde amid NLC fraud probe
The SIU has obtained a preservation order to stop Selaelo Phillemon Selota from selling a Mercedes-Benz allegedly bought with stolen NLC funds.
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Alleged Table View druglord arrested with R1 million cash
Cape Town police arrested a foreign national in Table View after discovering over R1 million in cash and several bank cards, prompting charges of theft and cybercrime.
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Nedbank Cup final: Man arrested for selling ‘sponsored’ Soweto Derby tickets
A man was arrested outside Moses Mabhida Stadium for selling tickets issued to sponsors ahead of the Soweto Derby in Durban.
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Court grants Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula access to State’s discovery in fraud case
The Gauteng High Court has ruled that former defence minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula is entitled to access key parts of the state’s sealed investigation docket in her fraud case.
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Michael Lomas: Accused Eskom fraudster bail set to be determined today
The Johannesburg High Court will decide today whether former businessman Michael Lomas, accused in Eskom’s Kusile corruption case, will be granted bail.
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Chinese nationals arrested for running fake liquor factory in Westonaria
Police in Westonaria have raided a massive fake liquor factory, arresting nine people, including two Taiwanese nationals, for manufacturing counterfeit alcohol and exploiting undocumented workers.
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French company embroiled in drivers license machine tender scandal breaks silence
French company Idemia responds after Transport Minister Barbara Creecy orders a legal review of the controversial driver’s license card machine tender flagged for irregularities by the Auditor-General.
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Transport Ministry launches investigation into drivers license card tender
The Transport Ministry has launched an investigation into the Driving License Card Machines tender after an Auditor-General report flagged irregularities in the procurement process.
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Kabelo Gwamanda left with ruined reputation after NPA drops fraud case
The NPA has provisionally withdrawn fraud charges against former Johannesburg mayor Kabelo Gwamanda, but legal and political uncertainties remain.
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Special Tribunal declares R600 million AngloGold Ashanti Hospital contract unlawful
The Special Tribunal has declared the R600 million AngloGold Ashanti Hospital lease and refurbishment contracts unlawful, following an SIU investigation into COVID-19 procurement irregularities.