Manyane Manyane

Investigations Journalist

Helen Zille reveals ANC's secret settlement attempt over VAT hike

Manyane Manyane|Published

In a heated battle over VAT, the DA's Helen Zille accused the ANC of trying to claim credit for halting a proposed increase while Treasury sought an out-of-court ...

Freedom Day message: Mantashe warns against racial division and exploitation of ‘apartheid wounds’

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Acting President Gwede Mantashe, speaking on Freedom Day, emphasised unity against racial division, honouring Afrikaners who opposed apartheid and warning against ...

Home Affairs launches high-tech border security measures to curb R100bn illicit trade

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Minister Leon Schreiber has deployed AI-powered drones and body-worn cameras at South Africa's borders ahead of Easter weekend, with early trials showing a 215% ...

Unions concerned that workers' living standards continue to deteriorate

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Cosatu, Numsa and Saftu said this is a painful reminder of how little workers are paid and how much the cost of living has risen.

Calls for alternative funding models to revitalise the SANDF

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Calls for alternative funding models and an adequate budget for the South African National Defence Force arise amid severe budget cuts and operational challenges. ...

Cost of living crisis a ‘damning indictment’ of the ANC – union

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Workers spend more than 57 percent of salaries on transport and electricity

NSFAS urged to settle R44 million debt to avoid academic disruption

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NSFAS faces mounting pressure as the Private Student Housing Association reveals a R44 million debt, risking the academic year for thousands of students. Urgent ...

Outa calls for mayors, councillors to answer for irregular manager hires

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The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa) has called for mayors and councillors to personally cover the costs of unlawful municipal manager appointments and wasteful ...

MK Party’s legal storm continues as name dispute drags on

Manyane Manyane and Loyiso Sidimba|Published

The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party is battling multiple court cases, including over the use of its name, over which the ANC claims ownership. The party is also facing ...

Defamation case against John Block dismissed

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Retired Judge Frans Kgomo’s defamation case against former Northern Cape ANC provincial chairperson John Block has been dismissed.

FS premier, Hawks ordered to act after more than R3 million spent on MEC’s funeral

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Newly appointed Free State Premier Joyce Letsoha-Mathae and the Hawks have been tasked with the responsibility to take action against officials who were involved ...

Probe Nzimande for graft, gross maladministration – Outa

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“There is too much smoke in Blade Nzimande’s kitchen to ignore the issues that are coming to the fore. ”

SARB’s repo rate decision is about ‘balancing relief and growth’

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The SA Reserve Bank’s decision to keep the repo rate unchanged at 8. 25% has been described as balancing relief and growth.

MK Party confident it will topple ANC and rule SA after elections

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The newly-formed uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) political party, endorsed by former president Jacob Zuma, is confident that it will topple the ANC and lead South Africa after ...

Oprah Winfrey girls’ academy in the spotlight over claims of abuse of power

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Former employee complains about abuse of authority, intimidation and victimisation, as well as the mistreatment of learners

The inevitable truth: Former DPE DG looks forward to revelations about SAA/Takatso deal

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The committee said it noted with concern that despite writing numerous requests to Gordhan to submit the relevant documents to the counter allegations made by Tlhakudi, ...

Msimang’s resignation a sign of a ‘morally deteriorated’ ANC

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ANC stalwart Mavuso Msimang has resigned from the ruling party, citing corruption as one of the reasons behind his decision.

Bheki Cele must include resignation in apology - activist

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Police Minister Bheki Cele has been told to include his resignation in his apology after Parliament’s joint ethics committee report recommended that he must apologise ...

MEC ‘plans to buy R60m helicopter’ amid service delivery woes

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While residents suffer in poor living conditions due to a lack of service delivery, the Eastern Cape MEC for Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs is allegedly ...

Judge Kgomo’s defamation lawsuit against John Block is abuse of power – lawyers

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Retired Judge Frans Kgomo’s defamation lawsuit against former Northern Cape ANC provincial chairperson John Block and his two legal representatives is an abuse of ...

New public protector to defend Phala Phala report in court

Loyiso Sidimba and Manyane Manyane|Published

Newly-appointed Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka will oppose the Hola Bon Renaissance Foundation's bid to overturn her report exonerating President Cyril Ramaphosa ...

Swiss company ‘admitted to inflating prices in Kusile project’

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A Swiss robotics company, Asea Brown Boveri, has reportedly admitted to inflating prices to install a control and instrumentation system at the Kusile power station. ...

Koko accused NPA and ABB of tampering with evidence

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Former Eskom chief executive officer Matshela Koko says there is a smear campaign to see him behind bars by hook or crook.

Cele called to address shortage of police detectives

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National police commissioner General Fanie Masemola revealed that the SAPS has lost 8,400 detectives since 2016.

Mkhwebane’s move to EFF might haunt ANC in next year’s elections - experts

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The ANC has been warned that former public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s move to join the EFF could haunt the governing party ahead of the general elections next ...