Author: Virgo

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General

Suliman Carrim Arrested at OR Tambo Over Alleged Failure to Appear Before Madlanga Commission

Former ANC North West treasurer Suliman Carrim has been arrested at OR Tambo International Airport over his alleged failure to appear before the Madlanga Commission... Read more.
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Politics

Ramaphosa Announces 2.5 Million Hectares of State Land for Black Farmers

President Cyril Ramaphosa says 2.5 million hectares of state-owned land are being released to black farmers, alongside efforts to expand access to finance, training... Read more.
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Politics

Macpherson Reveals Alleged R1,500 State Land Sales and Extortion Scheme at Knoflokskraal

Public Works Minister Dean Macpherson says whistleblowers have exposed alleged illegal state land sales at R1,500 per plot, extortion and intimidation at Knoflokskraal... Read more.
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Politics

US Targets Microsoft and Major Tech Firms in Crackdown on Foreign Worker Visas

The Trump administration has suspended Microsoft and other companies for hiring foreigners over their citizens, this comes from a key green-card labour certification... Read more.
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General

SIU Welcomes Dismissal of Pule Mabe Bid to Halt Investigation and Asset Preservation Order

The SIU says the Special Tribunal has dismissed Pule Mabe’s bid to halt civil recovery proceedings linked to an alleged R27.6 million Gauteng waste vehicle tender.... Read more.
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General

BMA Fires 17 Officials in Corruption and Misconduct Crackdown

The Border Management Authority has dismissed 17 officials following disciplinary cases involving alleged fraud, corruption and internal-control breaches at South... Read more.
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General

NPA to Oppose Bail for Attorney Accused of R5.2 Million RAF Fraud

The NPA will oppose bail for Zimbabwean national Precious Muleya, accused of submitting fraudulent RAF claims worth about R5.2 million on behalf of at least 12 beneficiaries.... Read more.
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General

Christa Pike Survives Attempted Execution After Two Lethal Injection Doses in Tennessee

Tennessee death-row inmate Christa Pike survived an attempted lethal injection after two doses of pentobarbital were administered, prompting questions over the execution... Read more.
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Entertainment

Macklemore Says ‘Free Palestine’ Tour Sold Out Immediately as Europe Dates Draw Strong Demand

Macklemore says his three-date “Free Palestine” tour in Dublin, Paris and London sold out immediately after he was removed from Ed Sheeran’s US stadium tour.... Read more.
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General

Madlanga Commission: Sibanyoni Admits R2.29m Payment but Denies Extortion

Joe “Ferrari” Sibanyoni has admitted receiving R2.29 million linked to the Moloto Road project but told the Madlanga Commission the money was part of a business... Read more.
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