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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

Online censorship looming?

Online censorship looming?

1 Dec 2014

PetroSA boss fired

PetroSA boss fired

28 Nov 2014

State wastes, misspends R62bn

State wastes, misspends R62bn

28 Nov 2014

Joemat-Peterssen faces probe calls over PetroSA

Joemat-Peterssen faces probe calls over PetroSA

27 Nov 2014

Now ANN7's Asanda Magaqa 'leaves'

Now ANN7's Asanda Magaqa 'leaves'

25 Nov 2014

Reportable arrangements: Proposed Replacements of existing notices

Reportable arrangements: Proposed Replacements of existing notices

Megan McCormack 25 Nov 2014

Public Protector backs law fraternity's call for public procurement revamp

Public Protector backs law fraternity's call for public procurement revamp

24 Nov 2014

MPs more free in the street than in Parliament

MPs more free in the street than in Parliament

Anton Harber 21 Nov 2014

Cabinet approves submission of Criminal Law Amendment Bill

Cabinet approves submission of Criminal Law Amendment Bill

21 Nov 2014

Sunday Times journalists arrested

Sunday Times journalists arrested

21 Nov 2014

PetroSA boss storms newspaper... gets ejected

PetroSA boss storms newspaper... gets ejected

21 Nov 2014

Avoid lawyers and be human...

Avoid lawyers and be human...

Grace Belger 19 Nov 2014

State awaits investigation on Sars spying and brothel allegations

State awaits investigation on Sars spying and brothel allegations

11 Nov 2014

The journo who brought down Bheki

The journo who brought down Bheki

5 Nov 2014

Tshabalala has claimed that she holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree and a postgraduate degree in labour relations from the University of SA (Unisa). Unisa says she does not have the qualifications. (Image: SABC)

SABC boss accused of delaying tactics

5 Nov 2014

Social networks 'in denial' on extremist use: senior UK spy

Social networks 'in denial' on extremist use: senior UK spy

5 Nov 2014

NPA appeals Pistorius judgment, sentence

NPA appeals Pistorius judgment, sentence

4 Nov 2014

Department probes claims of elder abuse

Department probes claims of elder abuse

4 Nov 2014

Porn on pause

4 Nov 2014

Market for counterfeit goods in Africa on the rise

Market for counterfeit goods in Africa on the rise

Lucy Signorelli 3 Nov 2014

Police Minister Nathi Nhleko says South Africans from all communities and walks of life must join in the fight against crime and report known criminals to the SAPS. Image: GCIS

More calls for citizens to "mobilise against crime"

31 Oct 2014

Littering remains a significant problem in South Africa where bags full of garbage are dumped by communities causing environmental damage and posing health risks. Image:

NRCS destroys 1bn non-compliant plastic bags

More Matshediso 30 Oct 2014

National Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega has set up a special task team to investigate the murder of Senzo Meyiwa. The reward for information has also been increased to R250,000.Image:

Special task team will investigate Meyiwa murder

28 Oct 2014

SA monitoring major rhino poaching case

SA monitoring major rhino poaching case

27 Oct 2014

Two South Africans, joint-owners of Out of Africa Adventurous Safaris have been indicted by the US Department of Justice in connection with alleged rhino poaching. Image:

SA citizens indicted in US rhino poaching case

27 Oct 2014

South African athlete and Olympic Gold Medal winner, Mbulaeni Mulaudzi died after a car crash last week. Image:

Condolences to Mulaudzi and Meyiwa

27 Oct 2014

A truck driver has blamed faulty brakes for the major accident that killed four, injured 20 an damaged almost 50 vehicles. Now there are calls for unroadworthy trucks to be impounded. Image:

Unsafe trucks should be confiscated, impounded

22 Oct 2014

The Lindela Repatriation Centre, in Krugersdrop, west of Johannesburg where illegal immigrants are held prior to being deported. Image:

Gigaba 'satisfied' with Lindela Repatriation Centre

21 Oct 2014

Head of Detectives in the SAPS, Vineshkumar Moonoo say misconceptions over government pension payouts were behind the resignation of 1,060 detectives in the past year. Image:

Cops 'crippled' by detective shortage

21 Oct 2014

Gauteng's Acting MEC for Health, Lebogang Maile has urged striking emergency workers to get back to work and to stop intimidating other workers who are not and strike and do not support the strike action. Image:

Emergency workers urged to end illegal strike

More Matshediso 17 Oct 2014

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Online censorship looming?

Online censorship looming?

1 Dec 2014

PetroSA boss fired

PetroSA boss fired

28 Nov 2014

State wastes, misspends R62bn

State wastes, misspends R62bn

28 Nov 2014

Joemat-Peterssen faces probe calls over PetroSA

Joemat-Peterssen faces probe calls over PetroSA

27 Nov 2014

Now ANN7's Asanda Magaqa 'leaves'

Now ANN7's Asanda Magaqa 'leaves'

25 Nov 2014

Reportable arrangements: Proposed Replacements of existing notices

Reportable arrangements: Proposed Replacements of existing notices

Megan McCormack 25 Nov 2014

Public Protector backs law fraternity's call for public procurement revamp

Public Protector backs law fraternity's call for public procurement revamp

24 Nov 2014

MPs more free in the street than in Parliament

MPs more free in the street than in Parliament

Anton Harber 21 Nov 2014

Cabinet approves submission of Criminal Law Amendment Bill

Cabinet approves submission of Criminal Law Amendment Bill

21 Nov 2014

Sunday Times journalists arrested

Sunday Times journalists arrested

21 Nov 2014

PetroSA boss storms newspaper... gets ejected

PetroSA boss storms newspaper... gets ejected

21 Nov 2014

Avoid lawyers and be human...

Avoid lawyers and be human...

Grace Belger 19 Nov 2014

State awaits investigation on Sars spying and brothel allegations

State awaits investigation on Sars spying and brothel allegations

11 Nov 2014

The journo who brought down Bheki

The journo who brought down Bheki

5 Nov 2014

Tshabalala has claimed that she holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree and a postgraduate degree in labour relations from the University of SA (Unisa). Unisa says she does not have the qualifications. (Image: SABC)

SABC boss accused of delaying tactics

5 Nov 2014

Social networks 'in denial' on extremist use: senior UK spy

Social networks 'in denial' on extremist use: senior UK spy

5 Nov 2014

NPA appeals Pistorius judgment, sentence

NPA appeals Pistorius judgment, sentence

4 Nov 2014

Department probes claims of elder abuse

Department probes claims of elder abuse

4 Nov 2014

Porn on pause

4 Nov 2014

Market for counterfeit goods in Africa on the rise

Market for counterfeit goods in Africa on the rise

Lucy Signorelli 3 Nov 2014

Police Minister Nathi Nhleko says South Africans from all communities and walks of life must join in the fight against crime and report known criminals to the SAPS. Image: GCIS

More calls for citizens to "mobilise against crime"

31 Oct 2014

Littering remains a significant problem in South Africa where bags full of garbage are dumped by communities causing environmental damage and posing health risks. Image:

NRCS destroys 1bn non-compliant plastic bags

More Matshediso 30 Oct 2014

National Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega has set up a special task team to investigate the murder of Senzo Meyiwa. The reward for information has also been increased to R250,000.Image:

Special task team will investigate Meyiwa murder

28 Oct 2014

SA monitoring major rhino poaching case

SA monitoring major rhino poaching case

27 Oct 2014

Two South Africans, joint-owners of Out of Africa Adventurous Safaris have been indicted by the US Department of Justice in connection with alleged rhino poaching. Image:

SA citizens indicted in US rhino poaching case

27 Oct 2014

South African athlete and Olympic Gold Medal winner, Mbulaeni Mulaudzi died after a car crash last week. Image:

Condolences to Mulaudzi and Meyiwa

27 Oct 2014

A truck driver has blamed faulty brakes for the major accident that killed four, injured 20 an damaged almost 50 vehicles. Now there are calls for unroadworthy trucks to be impounded. Image:

Unsafe trucks should be confiscated, impounded

22 Oct 2014

The Lindela Repatriation Centre, in Krugersdrop, west of Johannesburg where illegal immigrants are held prior to being deported. Image:

Gigaba 'satisfied' with Lindela Repatriation Centre

21 Oct 2014

Head of Detectives in the SAPS, Vineshkumar Moonoo say misconceptions over government pension payouts were behind the resignation of 1,060 detectives in the past year. Image:

Cops 'crippled' by detective shortage

21 Oct 2014

Gauteng's Acting MEC for Health, Lebogang Maile has urged striking emergency workers to get back to work and to stop intimidating other workers who are not and strike and do not support the strike action. Image:

Emergency workers urged to end illegal strike

More Matshediso 17 Oct 2014

Gauteng Traffic Police spokesman Obed Sibasa said witnesses told him that the truck was speeding before it ploughed into at least 48 cars leaving two people dead and a number injured. Image: Facebook

Forensic team to take killer truck apart

15 Oct 2014

MEC Collen Maine has instructed the Lekwa Teemane municipality to comply with the audit report or face serious consequences from the provincial government. Image:

Municipality instructed to comply with audit report

15 Oct 2014

Deputy Minister for Trade and Industry Mzwandile Masina has embarked on a campaign to get rid of bogus agents issuing fake certificates of compliance to companies seeking certification. Image: GCIS

DTI seeks to prosecute illegal verification agents

14 Oct 2014

SARS has been accused of running a rogue unit to spy on prominent politicians and business people. Image: SARS

SARS 'rogue agency' claims may not be far-fetched

Mzilikazi Wa Africa, Piet Rampedi 13 Oct 2014

PSC Chairman Ben Mthembu says that greater transparency and accountability is needed among public servants in South Africa. Image: PSC

Transparency, accountability sought by PSC

9 Oct 2014

Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa says some progress has been made in prosecuting companies and individuals for environmental crimes including rhino poaching.Image: GCIS

More than 1,000 rhinos poached last year

9 Oct 2014

North West MEC Collen Maine says that a Joint Operations Centre has been established to curb disturbances from community members who are disgruntled by the intervent of the province in the local affairs of the Ngaka Modiri Molema municipality. Image:

North West bracing itself for more protests

6 Oct 2014

A roadblock in the Northern Cape stopped 958 cars over the weekend and found just one overloaded truck but issued 75 summonses for unroadworthy vehicles or unlicenced drivers. Image:

Northern Cape road block stops faulty cars

More Matshediso 6 Oct 2014

Public Works Minister Thembelani Nxesi says that there is no place for fraud, corruption or mismanagement within the Department of Public Works. Image: GCIS

Public Works has wasted R34,9bn

30 Sep 2014

President Jacob Zuma has again been accused by the Sunday Times of involvement in the controversial Arms Deal but the Presidency says there is nothing new in the allegations. Image: GCIS

Presidency asks everyone to assist Seriti Commission

29 Sep 2014

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