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Woman sentenced for R16m theft

Source: KPMG.

KPMG scandal: Moema won't stand alone in facing prosecution

8 Apr 2024

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Judicial Matters Amendment Act signed into law

4 Apr 2024

Prophet cartoon a bad call, says Dawes

Prophet cartoon a bad call, says Dawes

29 Jul 2014

Taegrin's death should not be in vain, says premier

Taegrin's death should not be in vain, says premier

28 Jul 2014

The collapse of the Tongaat Mall was not a result of bad design but only 6 reinforcing bars were used instead of 19 as specified and the concrete sections did not bond as they were poured at different times. Image:

Tongaat Mall's design was not flawed says engineer

22 Jul 2014

First legal step in R699 car scheme

First legal step in R699 car scheme

18 Jul 2014

SABC: And it just keeps getting worse...

SABC: And it just keeps getting worse...

17 Jul 2014

The deserted and damaged Marshall Street Barracks that is one of thousands of dilapidated buildings owned by the government. Image:

'Ghost' buildings cost government R60m

17 Jul 2014

Media freedom requires commitment to truth

Media freedom requires commitment to truth

Pallo Jordan 5 Jul 2014

Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene says he is determined to catch tax dodgers as SARS tries to collect more than R1trn this year. Image: GCIS

SARS wants to catch tax dodgers

3 Jul 2014

Marikana Commission given more time

Marikana Commission given more time

2 Jul 2014

IEC chairperson granted special leave

IEC chairperson granted special leave

2 Jul 2014

New forensic unit to help eliminate corruption in NW

New forensic unit to help eliminate corruption in NW

30 Jun 2014

Former FSB employee, Dawood Seedat admits to being paid R3m by Edrees Hathurani for "consulting work". Image: LinkedIn

FSB's Seedat paid R3m by Hathurani

Asha Speckman 24 Jun 2014

Gender Activist Lisa Vetten says society condemns girls for sending nude images of themselves but allows 'boys to be boys' and does not judge them harshly. Image:

Sexting damages girls more than boys

24 Jun 2014

Gordimer hammers secrecy bill

Gordimer hammers secrecy bill

23 Jun 2014

Gauteng's Liquor Act will still allow alcohol to be sold on Sundays. Image:

Gauteng keeps selling booze on Sundays

17 Jun 2014

Chris Charter of Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr says once bribery starts, extortion follows. Image:

Bribery and corruption perceptions higher

Evan Pickworth 13 Jun 2014

SA's Judge Albert Hoffmann will serve for another nine years on the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea. Image: ITLOS

Hoffmann re-elected to international tribunal

13 Jun 2014

GCIS's Phumla Williams says communities need to have a greater awareness about child abuse. Image: GCIS

Denying education is child abuse

Lebohang Mhlongo 13 Jun 2014

SA, US to share tax information

SA, US to share tax information

10 Jun 2014

Numsa workers are allegedly intimidating Transnet's workers who have refused to join their strike action at Ngqura Container Terminal. Image: Numsa

Transnet workers were victims of 'co-ordinated attacks'

Mark Allix 9 Jun 2014

Chief Justice responds to criticism over religion, law

Chief Justice responds to criticism over religion, law

5 Jun 2014

New Minister of Home Affairs, Malusi Gigaba has outlined changes to immigration and visa regulations. Image: GCIS

Gigaba outlines new Immigration Regulations

30 May 2014

Public urged to assist police into death of miner

Public urged to assist police into death of miner

30 May 2014

Saul Shoot - 'As a matter of fact...'

Saul Shoot - 'As a matter of fact...'

Saul Shoot 29 May 2014

100 telemarketing companies blacklisted for bogus debit orders

100 telemarketing companies blacklisted for bogus debit orders

28 May 2014

Money laundering remains a serious problem worldwide and bankers are battling to meet the regulations to prevent money from being 'washed clean'. Image: AdamR

Companies forced to take money laundering more seriously

Amanda Visser 28 May 2014

New ministers and their portfolios

New ministers and their portfolios

26 May 2014

Johannesburg Metro Police are providing armed escorts to Rea Vaya buses after the buses were stoned by thugs. Image:

Armed metro cops escort Rea Vaya buses after attacks

Penelope Mashego 26 May 2014

Stellenbosch University students have been encouraged to start their own neighbourhood watch – complete with uniforms and batons supplied by the province – to combat crime at the university. Image:

Student 'police' patrols to stop adbuctions, robberies on campus

23 May 2014

SA, US officials crack financial fraud scam

SA, US officials crack financial fraud scam

22 May 2014

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Taegrin's death should not be in vain, says premier

Taegrin's death should not be in vain, says premier

28 Jul 2014

The collapse of the Tongaat Mall was not a result of bad design but only 6 reinforcing bars were used instead of 19 as specified and the concrete sections did not bond as they were poured at different times. Image:

Tongaat Mall's design was not flawed says engineer

22 Jul 2014

First legal step in R699 car scheme

First legal step in R699 car scheme

18 Jul 2014

SABC: And it just keeps getting worse...

SABC: And it just keeps getting worse...

17 Jul 2014

The deserted and damaged Marshall Street Barracks that is one of thousands of dilapidated buildings owned by the government. Image:

'Ghost' buildings cost government R60m

17 Jul 2014

Media freedom requires commitment to truth

Media freedom requires commitment to truth

Pallo Jordan 5 Jul 2014

Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene says he is determined to catch tax dodgers as SARS tries to collect more than R1trn this year. Image: GCIS

SARS wants to catch tax dodgers

3 Jul 2014

Marikana Commission given more time

Marikana Commission given more time

2 Jul 2014

IEC chairperson granted special leave

IEC chairperson granted special leave

2 Jul 2014

New forensic unit to help eliminate corruption in NW

New forensic unit to help eliminate corruption in NW

30 Jun 2014

Former FSB employee, Dawood Seedat admits to being paid R3m by Edrees Hathurani for "consulting work". Image: LinkedIn

FSB's Seedat paid R3m by Hathurani

Asha Speckman 24 Jun 2014

Gender Activist Lisa Vetten says society condemns girls for sending nude images of themselves but allows 'boys to be boys' and does not judge them harshly. Image:

Sexting damages girls more than boys

24 Jun 2014

Gordimer hammers secrecy bill

Gordimer hammers secrecy bill

23 Jun 2014

Gauteng's Liquor Act will still allow alcohol to be sold on Sundays. Image:

Gauteng keeps selling booze on Sundays

17 Jun 2014

Chris Charter of Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr says once bribery starts, extortion follows. Image:

Bribery and corruption perceptions higher

Evan Pickworth 13 Jun 2014

SA's Judge Albert Hoffmann will serve for another nine years on the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea. Image: ITLOS

Hoffmann re-elected to international tribunal

13 Jun 2014

GCIS's Phumla Williams says communities need to have a greater awareness about child abuse. Image: GCIS

Denying education is child abuse

Lebohang Mhlongo 13 Jun 2014

SA, US to share tax information

SA, US to share tax information

10 Jun 2014

Numsa workers are allegedly intimidating Transnet's workers who have refused to join their strike action at Ngqura Container Terminal. Image: Numsa

Transnet workers were victims of 'co-ordinated attacks'

Mark Allix 9 Jun 2014

Chief Justice responds to criticism over religion, law

Chief Justice responds to criticism over religion, law

5 Jun 2014

New Minister of Home Affairs, Malusi Gigaba has outlined changes to immigration and visa regulations. Image: GCIS

Gigaba outlines new Immigration Regulations

30 May 2014

Public urged to assist police into death of miner

Public urged to assist police into death of miner

30 May 2014

Saul Shoot - 'As a matter of fact...'

Saul Shoot - 'As a matter of fact...'

Saul Shoot 29 May 2014

100 telemarketing companies blacklisted for bogus debit orders

100 telemarketing companies blacklisted for bogus debit orders

28 May 2014

Money laundering remains a serious problem worldwide and bankers are battling to meet the regulations to prevent money from being 'washed clean'. Image: AdamR

Companies forced to take money laundering more seriously

Amanda Visser 28 May 2014

New ministers and their portfolios

New ministers and their portfolios

26 May 2014

Johannesburg Metro Police are providing armed escorts to Rea Vaya buses after the buses were stoned by thugs. Image:

Armed metro cops escort Rea Vaya buses after attacks

Penelope Mashego 26 May 2014

Stellenbosch University students have been encouraged to start their own neighbourhood watch – complete with uniforms and batons supplied by the province – to combat crime at the university. Image:

Student 'police' patrols to stop adbuctions, robberies on campus

23 May 2014

SA, US officials crack financial fraud scam

SA, US officials crack financial fraud scam

22 May 2014

SGBs join probe into sale of posts

SGBs join probe into sale of posts

22 May 2014

Social media is an important tool for terrorist organisation says Gabriel Weimann of Haifa University. Image:

Social media is a key for terror groups

15 May 2014

North West Premier Thandi Modise wants rape suspects to be denied bail. Image: NWPG

Modise wants rape suspects to be denied bail

14 May 2014

Dewani appears in court

Dewani appears in court

12 May 2014

Levels of alcohol abuse are too high in South Africa and the Treasury is considering taxing alcohol more heavily in an effort to cut down on such abuse. Image: Victor Habbick

Beverage tax aimed at reducing alcohol abuse

Linda Ensor 6 May 2014

Sanef: POIB will harm media freedom

Sanef: POIB will harm media freedom

5 May 2014

63 arrested for contravening Electoral Act

63 arrested for contravening Electoral Act

5 May 2014

Popcru's Golden Miles Bhudu has been arrested for wearing prison garb. Image:

Department confirms Bhudu's arrest

2 May 2014

President Jacob Zuma has allowed the SANDF to work with police to maintain law and order during next week's general election. Image: GCIS

SANDF deployed to maintain law, order during elections

2 May 2014

Pistorius trial tells us a lot about our society

Pistorius trial tells us a lot about our society

Anton Harber 25 Apr 2014

Government will not tolerate human trafficking

Government will not tolerate human trafficking

25 Apr 2014

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