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nfsas
General

SIU flags R320 million in dormant NSFAS Celbux accounts

The SIU has identified about R320 million sitting in dormant NSFAS Celbux accounts, while some institutions are resisting repayment amid wider concerns over student... Read more.
johannesburg’s 41 ambulances remain unused six years after r41m purchase
General

Johannesburg’s 41 ambulances remain unused six years after R41 million purchase

Johannesburg's 41 ambulances, bought for about R41 million in 2019, have remained out of service for six years as the city awaits approval for an operating licence.... Read more.
welcome to north west province
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SIU authorised to investigate R150 million North West road maintenance tender

President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorised the SIU to investigate a R150.4 million road maintenance tender awarded by the North West Department of Public Works and... Read more.
Home Affairs office entrance with waiting area
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SIU uncovers Home Affairs visa fraud network allegedly funnelling millions to officials

The SIU has uncovered a suspected Home Affairs corruption network involving fraudulent study visas, illegal businesses and alleged kickbacks to departmental adjudicators.... Read more.
julius mkhwanazi
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Suspended EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi served with fifth arrest warrant

Suspended EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi has been served with his fifth arrest warrant, this time over alleged fraud and corruption linked to the blue-light... Read more.
two zimbabweans arrested over p375 000 robbery in botswana
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Two Zimbabweans arrested in Botswana over P375,000 robbery

Two Zimbabwean nationals and a Botswana citizen have been arrested in connection with a Maun robbery in which businessmen were allegedly robbed of more than P375,000... Read more.
nkandla
General

Nkandla architect ordered to repay R147.2 million over unlawful Zuma residence upgrades

The Special Tribunal has ordered Nkandla architect Minenhle Makhanya to repay R147.27 million to the state over unlawful conduct linked to former President Jacob... Read more.
the cost of foreign inmates in sa prisons
General

R5.4 billion a year: Foreign inmates cost South Africa millions as prison population soars

South Africa spends an estimated R5.4 billion a year incarcerating more than 30,000 foreign nationals, as government works towards prisoner-transfer agreements with... Read more.
aubrey tsengwa
General

Police captain killed during investigation into Knysna mayor’s murder

A 50-year-old Western Cape police captain was shot and killed during an operation linked to illegal firearms in Knysna. A suspect also died in the shootout.... Read more.
aliko dangote
Business

Dangote plans to buy ships after struggling to transport cement from Nigeria to Ghana

Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, says Dangote Industries is moving towards acquiring its own ships after struggling to secure vessels to transport cement from... Read more.
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