New twist in MP extortion scandal

Mzilikazi Wa Afrika|Published

Suspended Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s husband, Mandla Skosana, has officially handed over all the WhatsApp messages between him and former energy minister ...

ANC bigwigs allegedly demanded R600k to make Mkhwebane inquiry ‘go away’

Mzilikazi Wa Afrika|Published

The police are investigating a case of extortion against three ANC MPs after their legate allegedly approached suspended Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s husband ...

Wally Rhoode’s son killed

Mzilikazi Wa Afrika|Published

Unconfirmed report claims he was killed in retaliation for his father’s role in the clandestine Phala Phala probe.

Disbarred advocate accused of trying to ‘bribe’ Meyiwa family

Mzilikazi Wa Afrika|Published

Disbarred advocate Malesela Teffo allegedly tried to “bribe” the Senzo Meyiwa family with cash on the eve of the slain Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates goalkeeper’s ...

EXCLUSIVE: Thabo Bester and Dr Nandipha Magudumana's 5-star affair

Mzilikazi Wa Afrika|Published

Corrupt officials from G4S, a company managing the Mangaung maximum security prison in Bloemfontein, used to sneak Facebook rapist Thabo Bester out of the facility ...

Thabo Bester allegedly paid warders R5m

Mzilikazi Wa Afrika|Published

He skipped the country to Zimbabwe to lay low after the escape. And claims he took a fall for two sons of senior politicians and was well-rewarded.

Public protector clears Ramaphosa, throws others under the bus

Mzilikazi Wa Afrika|Published

But her preliminary report raises more questions than answers

Deputy minister in alleged rape, kidnapping scandal

Mzilikazi Wa Afrika|Published

Deputy Home Affairs Minister Njabulo Nzuza stands accused of kidnapping and raping a woman at a state house in Kenilworth, Cape Town, in December last year. He is ...

NSFAS in R2 million per month rental scandal

Mzilikazi Wa Afrika|Published

The student aid scheme moved out of a building where it was paying rent of R603,000 per month to a new premises where it pays R2 million per month. UDM leader Bantu ...

Gardee murder case shocker

Mzilikazi Wa Afrika|Published

The man who was accused of being the mastermind behind Hillary Gardee’s kidnapping and murder was released on R20,000 bail last week after seven months behind bars. ...

Ramaphosa set to wield axe with Cabinet reshuffle

Mzilikazi Wa Afrika|Published

President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to announce his new Cabinet when he returns from Davos and before his State of the Nation address.

Man wrongfully arrested for Senzo Meyiwa’s murder sues for R21 million

Mzilikazi Wa Afrika|Published

The man who was wrongfully arrested and detained for 13 days in connection with the murder of former Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Senzo Mewiya has ...

Suspended Public Enterprises DG calls for probe into Pravin Gordhan

Mzilikazi Wa Afrika|Published

Suspended Public Enterprises director-general Kgathatso Tlhakudi has submitted a protected disclosure letter to the Speaker of Parliament and President Cyril Ramaphosa, ...

Top cop in hot water over chopper joyride

Mzilikazi Wa Afrika|Published

A police general is facing the music after he allegedly took a state helicopter on a 296-minute joyride while waiting for his car to be serviced.

Another case opened against President Ramaphosa

Mzilikazi Wa Afrika|Published

An independent energy producer has claimed that President Cyril Ramaphosa used his business plan as part of the national energy plan. A case of theft of intellectual ...

Nzimande wants explosive report kept ’confidential’

Mzilikazi Wa Afrika|Published

We lift the lid on the forensic report that Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande has asked Parliament to keep ’confidential’. Millions meant to train unemployed ...

Bheki Cele ’blew R5 million on legal fees’

Mzilikazi Wa Afrika|Published

Police Minister Bheki Cele allegedly blew R5. 5 million on legal fees to prepare him after receiving a notice that someone might implicate him at the Zondo commission ...

Heads rolling in Namibia over President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Dollar$Gate

Mzilikazi Wa Afrika|Published

Namibian fish boss facing the music for helping Ramaphosa farm robbery mastermind

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s unexplained millions stashed under mattresses at his farm

Mzilikazi Wa Afrika|Published

President Cyril Ramaphosa allegedly kept large sums of money in foreign currency, estimated to be $80 million (R1. 24 billion), “concealed” under mattress and couches ...

EFF is governing party in waiting, says Floyd Shivambu

Karabo Ngoepe and Mzilikazi Wa Afrika|Published

As South Africa’s third-largest political party turns eight years old on Monday, it is now looking to cement itself as a challenger to the ANC and take over government. ...

Journalist charged for ’stealing’ Zuma prison photos

Mzilikazi Wa Afrika and Karabo Ngoepe|Published

Correctional Services spokesperson Singabakho Nxumalo has confirmed a case was opened at the Escort police station after a prison warder claimed the journalist stole ...

Explosive dossier claims Defence Minister 'living like a queen on taxpayers’ dime'

Mzilikazi Wa Afrika|Published

UDM leader Bantu Holomisa has submitted another dossier alleging that taxpayers are sponsoring Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula “life of luxury”

Ugly twist in National Lotteries Commission leadership battle

Mzilikazi Wa Afrika|Published

Civil organisations are accusing the Trade and Industry minister of trying to smuggle his preferred candidate through the back door.

Defence Minister Mapisa-Nqakula implicated in R5 million scandal

Mzilikazi Wa Afrika|Published

Damning allegations contained in a letter that UDM leader Bantu Holomisa sent to the chairperson of the parliamentary joint standing committee on defence

Amabutho rebellion at King Zwelithini’s funeral meant to 'embarrass' Ramaphosa

Mzilikazi Wa Afrika and Manyane Manyane|Published

Sources claim Zulu warriors wanted to send a message that President Cyril Ramaphosa was unwelcome in KwaZulu-Natal until he repaired his relationship with former ...