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SABC officials accused of corruption over R185m security tender

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SABC officials accused of corruption over R185m security tender: Officials at the SABC are being accused of corruption over the issuing of R185 million worth of security tenders. According to reports, former SABC interim board chairperson Khanyisile Kweyama and other officials are being accused of corrupt conduct by certifying that security company Mjayeli Security, which lost its bid, was not further awarded the security contract.

Unisa slams Hawks’ ‘fraud syndicate’ statement, gives clarity on employee arrest: Unisa on Monday slammed reports by the Hawks it clamped down on a  fraud syndicate at the university’s Pretoria campus. “The heading of this statement was grossly misleading and created an impression of the existence of a fraud syndicate at Unisa,” the institution said in a statement. It also stated that the statement made by

Public Protector shares state capture investigation record with Zondo: The office of the Public Protector has on Monday announced that Adv. Busisiwe Mkhwebane last week met with Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo in order to share the record of the investigation into allegations of state capture. The meeting which the office of the Public Protector confirms that took place last week in Johannesburg comes

Mbeki: SA only now becoming aware of corruption under Zuma: Former President Thabo Mbeki on Sunday said South Africans are only now becoming aware of the extent of corruption in the country’s government and society during former President Jacob Zuma’s term. Mbeki, in an interview with Spanish national newspaper El Pais, said South Africa experienced state capture, which he called the “kidnapping of the state

Gupta brothers to appear before Indian tax authorities: The Gupta brothers are expected to appear before the Indian tax authorities on Monday to account over allegations of money laundering and fraud. The three brothers, Atul‚ Ajay and Rajesh Gupta were initially due to appear before the Income Tax (I-T) department in that country on 16 March but through their legal representatives, they were

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Mashaba refers himself to ethics committee over corruption claims

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Mashaba refers himself to ethics committee over corruption claims: City of Johannesburg Executive Mayor Herman Mashaba has referred himself to the council’s Ethics Committee following allegations of corruption against him. “Whilst I believe I have responded to the matter sufficiently, I have committed to run the City of Johannesburg whilst holding myself to the highest ethical standards. It is time that citizens believe in

Eskom cuts power supply in Free State municipalities: Eskom on Wednesday cut off the power supply in the Tokologo municipality in the Free State due to non-payment. The power cut took effect from 6am to 8am. Eskom spokesperson Khulu Phasiwe said, should there still be no payment on Wednesday, the power utility would initiate a second round of power cuts, which would run

NSFAS workers embark on wage strike: A total of 200 National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) employees have embarked on a strike, demanding higher salaries and other improvements. NSFAS staff on strike…. pic.twitter.com/06iottILWR — Tsepo Khanye (@TsepoKhanye) February 20, 2018 Who is going to implement Free education when NSFAS employees are on Strike #AskMalusi #NSFASSTRIKE pic.twitter.com/ECTR2SRYFg — Nkolie Rwanqa (@NkolieRwanqa) February 21,

Rape charges against EFF member dropped: An EFF member in the Free State has welcomed the dropping of rape charges against one of its members in the provincial legislature, Willie Tshabalala. The charges against Tshabalala were brought in 2015 in the eastern Free State, in Harrismith. EFF leader in the province Kgotso Morapela at the time said the party asked Tshabalala

MPs move to establish state capture inquiry after Zwane no-show: Parliament’s portfolio committee on Mineral Resources on Wednesday is miffed with Minister Mosebenzi Zwane for failing to show up for a hearing despite him scheduling the date for his appearance. Zwane was scheduled to appear before the committee in order to answer questions about the controversial Estina Dairy Project as well as ongoing allegations of

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South African president pledges to “turn tide” on corruption

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South African president pledges to “turn tide” on corruption:

South Africa's new President Cyril Ramaphosa arrives at parliament in Cape Town, South Africa, Friday, Feb. 16, 2018 for his first State Of The Nation address. There are high expectations for Ramaphosa to curb corruption that flourished under his predecessor Jacob Zuma who resigned earlier in the week.

Will Brexit remove the ‘black spot’ in the UK-South Africa citrus fruit trade?:

“This Commonwealth of Nations has the opportunity to lead the defence of free trade, working together to shape new policies and approaches, showing the world a route to prosperity that lies through partnership, not protectionism.” These words form part of Dr Liam Fox, the UK Secretary of State for International Trade's speech in March 2017 at the first meeting of Commonwealth Trade Ministers.

Zimbabwe opposition risks split after leader’s death:

Zimbabwe's main opposition party is facing the threat of damaging splits just months before a historic election, as feuding erupts after the death on Wednesday of its leader Morgan Tsvangirai. Tsvangirai's final months were accompanied by increasingly public quarrelling between his three deputies over who would succeed him as head of the Movement for Democratic Change .

Ajay Gupta left S.Africa on Dubai-bound flight on Feb. 6 -airport:

Ajay Gupta, one of the three Gupta brothers under investigation over accusations of corrupt links to ousted South African president Jacob Zuma, left the country for Dubai 10 days ago, a Johannesburg airport spokeswoman said on Friday. The three Gupta brothers, accused by the public anti-graft watchdog of using their friendship with Zuma to influence policy and amass wealth, have denied any wrongdoing, as has Zuma.

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Saudi billionaire Prince Alwaleed released as corruption probe winds down

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Saudi billionaire Prince Alwaleed released as corruption probe winds down: Saudi Arabian billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal was released from detention on Saturday, family sources said, more than two months after he was taken into custody in the kingdom’s sweeping crackdown on corruption. His release came hours after he told Reuters in an interview at Riyadh’s opulent Ritz-Carlton hotel that he expected to be cleared

Strikes loom as German industrial wage talks end without deal: German industrial companies face all-day walkouts by workers next week that could hamper the production of cars, car parts and machinery as 16 hours of last-ditch regional talks between union IG Metall and employers failed to yield a deal. Nearly a million workers have already taken part in short walkouts across the country this month

Leading member of Egyptian opposition Hisham Genina attacked and badly injured: A leading member of an opposition campaign which was until this week challenging Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in upcoming elections was attacked and severely wounded outside his home on Saturday, his wife, lawyer, and a campaign spokesman said. Hisham Genina, a former anti-corruption watchdog chief, was working to elect former military chief-of-staff Lieutenant General

River Seine levels rise further as Paris braces for flood risk: The levels of the River Seine in Paris rose further on Saturday and were set to hit a peak this weekend, according to official estimates, and French authorities were on standby for any major flooding risk. The government’s “Vigicrues” flood monitoring body showed a slight increase overnight in the levels of the river in the

North Korea condemns latest U.S. sanctions: North Korea on Saturday condemned the latest U.S. sanctions announced this week aimed at curbing the isolated nation’s development nuclear weapons. The U.S. sanctions are “a manifestation of heinous intention to throw a wet blanket over the inter-Korean exchange and cooperation and to aggravate the situation,” an unnamed North Korean foreign ministry spokesman said in

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OUTA praises new ANC leadership for change in attitude on corruption

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OUTA praises new ANC leadership for change in attitude on corruption: Reacting to action against Gupta-associated businesses by the Asset Forfeiture Unit, the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse has praised the new ANC leadership for changing the party’s attitude towards tackling corruption.

It’s quite clear the ANC’s on a new route – Madikizela-Mandela: There is no greater task for the newly elected ANC leadership than the renewal of the 106-year-old liberation movement, says ANC stalwart and struggle icon Winnie Madikizela-Mandela.

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South Africa:Murder and Corruption in the Mining Town the World Forgot

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South Africa:Murder and Corruption in the Mining Town the World Forgot:

On a clear, sunny morning in Durban Deep, a defunct gold mine on Johannesburg's Witwatersrand gold reef, a group of five Zimbabwean informal miners, known as zama zamas, prepare to go underground. They test their torches, adjust their knee pads, pull balaclavas over their heads and pack meagre rations of white bread and biscuits into dust-covered backpacks.

South Africa:Government Committed to Providing Reliable Transport Services:

Transport Minister Joe Maswanganyi has reiterated government's commitment to provide reliable, cost effective, efficient, safe and modernised transport services following a train accident that happened at the Geldenhuis station, east of Johannesburg. “This commitment will be safeguarded, provided communities in their various formations partner with government to ensure that the rail network is a protected asset, which has the potential to yield maximum and reciprocal benefit for the economy and the South African populace in general, particularly those that rely on and use the rail network on a daily basis,” Minister Maswanganyi said on Wednesday.

.com | Right to equality most violated human right – Human Rights Commission:

Extremely hot conditions are expected in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape, with many regions going past the 40A C mark on Thursday 11 January, Johannesburg The South African Human Rights Commission received more than 4 000 complaints between 2015 and 2016, with the right to equality being the violation complained of the most, according to its annual trends analysis report . The report revealed that in the 2015/2016 period, the commission received 749 complaints about equality violations, 505 of which were related to race.

OneRepublic ‘Live In South Africa Out OnBlu-ray and Digital Formats 2/23:

Eagle Vision today announced the release of the concert film “OneRepublic: Live In South Africa” on February 23, on blu-ray and digital download. Physical pre-orders are available here , and you can watch the trailer here .

Travel Expo returns to Johannesburg:

For those of us battling post-festive season blues this January, you won't need to wait long for light on the travel horizon. Indulge your inner travel bug on February 10th and 11th when Flight Centre Travel Group throws open Randburg's Ticketpro Dome doors to thousands of holiday choices, from skiing in the French Alps and cruising the Mediterranean, to all-inclusive beach breaks in Mauritius and guided holidays through Europe.

#BizTrends2018: Winning brands will get their competitive edge from memorable customer experiences:

Consumers around the world are putting more value on experiences than they do on possessions, and South Africans are no different. Online shopping, commoditisation of once-expensive goods like smartphones, and a craving for simplicity among consumers are all factors that are helping to drive this trend.

.com | #News24 ICYMI: Thunderstorm warning for parts of SA; 200 …:

Inside the confidential City of Cape Town report, a US military satellite referred to by the code name 'Zuma' is missing; and Kagiso Rabada has become the No 1 ranked bowler in the ICC Test player rankings. ALERT: Warning of flooding and hail as thunderstorms hit northern provinces Temperatures will finally cool down for the northern and eastern provinces on Wednesday 10 January, but the western parts of the country will heat up to the beyond the mid-thirties.

South Africa’s Zuma to set up inquiry into graft claims:

In this Monday, Dec. 18, 2017 file photo, outgoing ANC president and South African President Jacob Zuma, looks on at the elective conference in Johannesburg. South Africa's president says he is appointing a commission of inquiry to look into corruption allegations that have led to calls for his ouster and weakened the ruling party.

South Africa’s Zuma to set up inquiry into graft claims:

In this Monday, Dec. 18, 2017 file photo, outgoing ANC president and South African President Jacob Zuma, looks on at the elective conference in Johannesburg. South Africa's president says he is appointing a commission of inquiry to look into corruption allegations that have led to calls for his ouster and weakened the ruling party.

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Corruption is in the veins of the DA led council: ANC

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Corruption is in the veins of the DA led council: ANC: ANC Regional Secretary Vuyiso Tyhalisisu said the Party always held a view that corruption is in the veins of the DA-led council when Executive Mayor Patricia De Lille marshaled her troops from Independent Democrats. “She thought she would introduce clean governance but she was mistaken. Today she is found having her hands deep in corruption.”

Mantashe speaks at Joe Slovo’s commemoration ceremony:

President Jacob Zuma speech at Amabutho march:

Numsa condemns decision by Eskom to re-instate Matshela Koko: The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) has condemned the decision by the Eskom board to re-instate Eskom’s former acting CEO Matshela Koko and Acting head of group capital Prish Govender to their positions. In July last year, Eskom interim Chairperson Zethembe Khoza announced that the board will pursue disciplinary action against Mr

ANCWL celebrates Banyana Banayana’s CAF award: The African National Congress Women’s League (ANCWL) congratulates Banyana Banyana for being crowned the 2017 Confederation African Football (CAF) National Team of the year at the AITEO CAF Awards, in Ghana. ANCWL Secretary General Meokgo Matuba said the team’s achievement is an incredible milestone for women in sport in South Africa. It proves that given

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.com | 2017 an important year in the struggle against corruption – SACP

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.com | 2017 an important year in the struggle against corruption – SACP:

As temperatures spike across the country, SA Weather Service warns that high fire danger conditions and severe thunderstorms can be expected in parts of SA. Johannesburg The year 2017 has been an important one in the struggle against corruption, including the widespread problem of corporate state capture, the SACP said on Wednesday.

Solange Knowles opens up about her battle with an autonomic disorder:

Solange Knowles revealed Wednesday that she's been struggling with an autonomic disorder that prompted her to pull out of an upcoming New Year's Eve performance. “The past five months I have been quietly treating, and working through an Autonomic Disorder.

.com | Mboro: ‘It is my duty to pray for the child’:

Johannesburg Controversial Pastor Paseka “Mboro” Motsoeneng believes he did his duty to pray for the three-year-old child who died at his Incredible Happenings church in Katlehong, east of Johannesburg, on Sunday while she waited for medical assistance. Mboro was speaking outside the Alberton police station on Monday, where he assisted 42-year-old Nontombi Gwam to lay charges of assault and culpable homicide against paramedics after her daughter Latoya died at the church.

.com | AMCU cares for the families of Marikana massacre victims:

When the Women's League says the ANC has failed the ordinary South African woman, they are taking us for fools. Awarded after your tenth article is published on MyNews24.

Top 5 local movies of 2017:

The South African film industry has been bursting at the seams as of late, producing award winning movies that have gone on to be screened at some of the biggest film festivals in the world. Local productions are also filling up our cinemas and are taking the term “critically acclaimed” to a new level.

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Global companies snared in South Africa’s corruption scandal

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Global companies snared in South Africa’s corruption scandal:

In this Aug. 8, 2017 file photo African National Congress protesters in support of President Jacob Zuma march to parliament in Cape Town, South Africa, prior to a no confidence debate in Zuma. The country's biggest corruption case since the end of apartheid has entangled not only Zuma and the ruling party but also some of the world's most prominent companies as the ANC meets this week to attempt a fresh start by choosing a new party leader who will likely become the next president in 2019.

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South Africa court backs reinstating Zuma corruption charges

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South Africa court backs reinstating Zuma corruption charges:

In this Wednesday, July 5, 2017 file photo, South Africa's ruling party president Jacob Zuma addresses party delegates to close their policy conference in Johannesburg, South Africa. A South African court on Friday Oct. 13, 2017, has dealt a legal blow to Zuma, opening the way to reinstating hundreds of corruption charges against him.

South Africa court backs reinstating Zuma corruption charges:

President Donald Trump plans to halt payments to insurers under the Obama-era health care law he has been trying to unravel for months. The wife and husband who were held hostage for five years in Afghanistan are being described as adventure-seekers who wanted to see areas of the world infrequently traveled by Westerners.

“Hey Google, my breasts are not inappropriate”:

“As black South Africans, we've always been told our culture is uncivilised, our culture is backward. Because of social media platforms reinforcing these stereotypes it becomes harder.”

Day-Dream About Disco in South African With Major Lazer’s ‘Particula’ Video: Watch:

Afros and bell bottoms, swirling hips and dim-lit discos. Is this New York City in the '70s? No, it's Johannesburg in 2017, although, Major Lazer 's “Particula” music video does fancy itself a flash back into a more perfect historical time.

Exhibition explores African design as agent of change:

A new exhibition opening in Atlanta encourages visitors to abandon their preconceived notions about Africa and explore the creative efforts of people using design to bring about change on the vast continent.

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