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The gravel bed on the right is where part of the Transnet line was uplifted at Sterkstroom in late 2012. Photo: Steve Kretzmann / GroundUp

Prasa rail theft case: Virtual testimony acceptedSteve Kretzmann

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eThekwini clarifies role in flood-relief housing fraud allegations

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eThekwini clarifies role in flood-relief housing fraud allegations

5 Jun 2026

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SAPS deploys national forensic team after Woolies explosions

1 Jun 2026

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White-collar crime in Africa: Cross-border trends reshape corporate risk

Lionel van Tonder, Garth Duncan and Brittany Leroni 1 Jun 2026

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South African president seeks to clear his name over cash-in-sofa scandal

Nilutpal Timsina and Sfundo Parakozov 28 May 2026

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SAHPRA clamps down on unregistered weight-loss drugs

26 May 2026

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Former journalist and provincial spokesperson convicted on 4 rape counts

13 May 2026

Chief Justice Mandisa Maya goes trough the judgement as South Africa's Constitutional Court gives the ruling on whether the parliament failed to hold President Cyril Ramaphosa to account over the "Farmgate" scandal, involving allegations that foreign currency was hidden at his Phala Phala game farm, in Johannesburg, South Africa, 8 May 2026. Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

ConCourt revives impeachment process against Ramaphosa over "Farmgate"

Nilutpal Timsina, Sfundo Parakozov and Anathi Madubela 8 May 2026

Source: Supplied. An architect’s impression of the apartment blocks that were to be called 75 Victoria that collapsed during construction.

Two years on, pressure mounts for justice in George collapse case

8 May 2026

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SIU obtains R76.5m freeze order related to Eskom alleged corruption

22 Apr 2026

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Sassa acts swiftly against illegal selling of queue spots at offices

17 Apr 2026

South African opposition politician Julius Malema, leader of Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) looks on after he was granted leave to appeal a five-year prison sentence by a magistrate's court,in KuGompo City, South Africa, 16 April 2026. Reuters/Esa Alexander

Malema sentenced to 5 years with leave to appeal

Johnnie Isaac 17 Apr 2026

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Government services continuing despite Mthatha fire, says Mabuyane

Lubabalo Ngcukana 16 Apr 2026

South Africa's Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) party leader Julius Malema walks after proceedings on the day he appears at court for a pre-sentencing hearing after being convicted of charges including unlawful possession of a firearm and discharging a weapon in public, in East London, South Africa, 15 April 2026. Reuters/Esa Alexander

Prosecutors seek 15-year prison sentence for Malema

Johnnie Isaac 16 Apr 2026

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From title deeds to hijackings: The growing threat of property fraud in South Africa

13 Apr 2026

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Understanding the new cans and can'ts of cannabis in South Africa

Peter Classen 9 Apr 2026

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Probe into Prasa contract irregularities continues

19 Mar 2026

Black market beauty: Unlicensed injectors in South Africa's aesthetic industry

Black market beauty: Unlicensed injectors in South Africa's aesthetic industry

Dr Judey Pretorius 19 Mar 2026

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SA school admissions fraud: Up to 40% of home addresses found to be fake

Ashleigh Laurent and Marissa Badenhorst 9 Mar 2026

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Deadline for comments on anti-money laundering draft bill extended

20 Feb 2026

Kruger National Park sees rhino poaching hike despite national drop

Kruger National Park sees rhino poaching hike despite national drop

11 Feb 2026

Illegal mining has crippling economic effect on SA mining, warns minerals minister

Illegal mining has crippling economic effect on SA mining, warns minerals minister

5 Feb 2026

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AFU vs scammers: The battle for Foschini’s millions

4 Feb 2026

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Accused travel swindler granted R100,000 bail

Karabo Ledwaba 24 Dec 2025

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SIU freezes R2.7m used in NLC grant funds

18 Dec 2025

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#BestofBiz 2025: Legal

17 Dec 2025

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Businessman sentenced to 6 years for R3.6m tax fraud

11 Dec 2025

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Jozi FM chair arrested over missing lottery millions

4 Dec 2025

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Criminal courts in Cape Town are near to collapse

William Booth 21 Nov 2025

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Two suspects in AKA murder case to be extradited to South Africa

7 Nov 2025

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