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In 2021 GroundUp reported on streetlights in Kariega, under Nelson Mandela Bay, that had been off for years despite complaints by residents. Archive photo: Thamsanqa Mbovane / GroundUp

SIU to investigate allegations of serious maladministration in Nelson Mandela BayLiezl Human

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Almost 3 in 5 stores sell illegal cigarettes, research reveals

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Ex-VBS Bank chair pleads guilty, gets 15 years

11 Jul 2024

Cabinet has decried the spread of occult-related crimes in South Africa says Phumla Williams. Image: GCIS

Occult-related crimes have no place in SA says Cabinet

7 Mar 2014

Oscar and the photo of the witness

Oscar and the photo of the witness

Sulaiman Philip 6 Mar 2014

France's Commandant Birot patrolling of West Africa. Image:

Concern grows over rising piracy off West Africa

4 Mar 2014

Edna Molewa says communities must play a role in preventing rhino poaching. Image: GCIS

Communities urged to report rhino poaching activities

4 Mar 2014

Pistorius' live trial sets excellent precedent

Pistorius' live trial sets excellent precedent

Anton Harber 28 Feb 2014

So far 146 rhinos have been poached in South Africa in the first two months of the year.

146 rhinos poached this year

27 Feb 2014

The size of a complimentary chicken enraged a customer sufficiently to induce a panga attack. Image:

Chicken size prompts panga attack

25 Feb 2014

Mario Oriani-Ambrosini received a standing ovation in Parliament after his plea for medical marijuana. Image: YouTube

Oriani-Ambrosini's plea for medical marijuana

21 Feb 2014

Youths and children in Eldorado Park are the focus of a anti-drugs campaign. Image:

Drug prevention campaign for thousands in Eldorado Park

20 Feb 2014

Warrant of arrest for Media Nova's Vaughan

Warrant of arrest for Media Nova's Vaughan

Glenda Nevill 19 Feb 2014

The SABC: Rotting from the top

The SABC: Rotting from the top

Rod Baker 18 Feb 2014

An Ethiopian Airlines plane was forced to fly to Geneva after being hijacked while flying over Sudan. Image:

Ethiopian plane forced to Geneva, hijacker arrested

18 Feb 2014

Centralising govt's tender system will root out corruption

Centralising govt's tender system will root out corruption

17 Feb 2014

Jo'bjurg Mayor Parks Tau says the municipality wants to get closer to its citizens and provides services on a ward by ward basis. Image:

More cops for city suburbs

17 Feb 2014

Media is the elephant in the Pistorius courtroom

Media is the elephant in the Pistorius courtroom

Anton Harber 14 Feb 2014

An impressive specimen with its horn intact. Image:

100 SA rhinos moving to Botswana

13 Feb 2014

Provisional sequestration - can Julius Malema still get to parliament?

Provisional sequestration - can Julius Malema still get to parliament?

Julian Jones & Tobie Jordaan 12 Feb 2014

Government condemns use of children during protests

Government condemns use of children during protests

12 Feb 2014

Freelancer's unlawful detention shocks Sanef

Freelancer's unlawful detention shocks Sanef

11 Feb 2014

Freedom Park mob killings condemned

Freedom Park mob killings condemned

11 Feb 2014

High-level task team to address violent protests

High-level task team to address violent protests

10 Feb 2014

Seven to appear in court for damaging IEC material

Seven to appear in court for damaging IEC material

10 Feb 2014

Improvements to SASSA's payments systems have rooted out some of the corruption among employed officials. Image: Anankkmi

SASSA clamps down on grant fraud

7 Feb 2014

Students are defraud the national financial schemes by producing false affidavits Image: Digital Art

Students swear parents are dead to get loans

5 Feb 2014

President Jacob Zuma has ordered an investigation of management at the SA Post Office. Image: GCIS

Zuma orders SIU to probe Post Office

5 Feb 2014

Deadline for anti-poaching strategies looms

Deadline for anti-poaching strategies looms

Sydney Masinga 4 Feb 2014

Alcohol abuse is costing South Africa dearly in terms of money and loss of life. Image: Nicholas Tarling

War on demon drink

4 Feb 2014

When executives commit fraud, company losses are considerable. Image: Pixomar

'Fraudsters likely to work in accounts'

3 Feb 2014

Sanral sets record straight on 'e-toll roadblocks'

Sanral sets record straight on 'e-toll roadblocks'

3 Feb 2014

Nzimande concerned at university protests

Nzimande concerned at university protests

31 Jan 2014

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Oscar and the photo of the witness

Oscar and the photo of the witness

Sulaiman Philip 6 Mar 2014

France's Commandant Birot patrolling of West Africa. Image:

Concern grows over rising piracy off West Africa

4 Mar 2014

Edna Molewa says communities must play a role in preventing rhino poaching. Image: GCIS

Communities urged to report rhino poaching activities

4 Mar 2014

Pistorius' live trial sets excellent precedent

Pistorius' live trial sets excellent precedent

Anton Harber 28 Feb 2014

So far 146 rhinos have been poached in South Africa in the first two months of the year.

146 rhinos poached this year

27 Feb 2014

The size of a complimentary chicken enraged a customer sufficiently to induce a panga attack. Image:

Chicken size prompts panga attack

25 Feb 2014

Mario Oriani-Ambrosini received a standing ovation in Parliament after his plea for medical marijuana. Image: YouTube

Oriani-Ambrosini's plea for medical marijuana

21 Feb 2014

Youths and children in Eldorado Park are the focus of a anti-drugs campaign. Image:

Drug prevention campaign for thousands in Eldorado Park

20 Feb 2014

Warrant of arrest for Media Nova's Vaughan

Warrant of arrest for Media Nova's Vaughan

Glenda Nevill 19 Feb 2014

The SABC: Rotting from the top

The SABC: Rotting from the top

Rod Baker 18 Feb 2014

An Ethiopian Airlines plane was forced to fly to Geneva after being hijacked while flying over Sudan. Image:

Ethiopian plane forced to Geneva, hijacker arrested

18 Feb 2014

Centralising govt's tender system will root out corruption

Centralising govt's tender system will root out corruption

17 Feb 2014

Jo'bjurg Mayor Parks Tau says the municipality wants to get closer to its citizens and provides services on a ward by ward basis. Image:

More cops for city suburbs

17 Feb 2014

Media is the elephant in the Pistorius courtroom

Media is the elephant in the Pistorius courtroom

Anton Harber 14 Feb 2014

An impressive specimen with its horn intact. Image:

100 SA rhinos moving to Botswana

13 Feb 2014

Provisional sequestration - can Julius Malema still get to parliament?

Provisional sequestration - can Julius Malema still get to parliament?

Julian Jones & Tobie Jordaan 12 Feb 2014

Government condemns use of children during protests

Government condemns use of children during protests

12 Feb 2014

Freelancer's unlawful detention shocks Sanef

Freelancer's unlawful detention shocks Sanef

11 Feb 2014

Freedom Park mob killings condemned

Freedom Park mob killings condemned

11 Feb 2014

High-level task team to address violent protests

High-level task team to address violent protests

10 Feb 2014

Seven to appear in court for damaging IEC material

Seven to appear in court for damaging IEC material

10 Feb 2014

Improvements to SASSA's payments systems have rooted out some of the corruption among employed officials. Image: Anankkmi

SASSA clamps down on grant fraud

7 Feb 2014

Students are defraud the national financial schemes by producing false affidavits Image: Digital Art

Students swear parents are dead to get loans

5 Feb 2014

President Jacob Zuma has ordered an investigation of management at the SA Post Office. Image: GCIS

Zuma orders SIU to probe Post Office

5 Feb 2014

Deadline for anti-poaching strategies looms

Deadline for anti-poaching strategies looms

Sydney Masinga 4 Feb 2014

Alcohol abuse is costing South Africa dearly in terms of money and loss of life. Image: Nicholas Tarling

War on demon drink

4 Feb 2014

When executives commit fraud, company losses are considerable. Image: Pixomar

'Fraudsters likely to work in accounts'

3 Feb 2014

Sanral sets record straight on 'e-toll roadblocks'

Sanral sets record straight on 'e-toll roadblocks'

3 Feb 2014

Nzimande concerned at university protests

Nzimande concerned at university protests

31 Jan 2014

Enforceability of the Dangerous Weapons Act

Nadia Mather 30 Jan 2014

Striking mine workers called upon to end strike

Striking mine workers called upon to end strike

27 Jan 2014

Consolidate social dialogue - Motlanthe

Consolidate social dialogue - Motlanthe

23 Jan 2014

Violent strikes, minimum wages under the spotlight

Violent strikes, minimum wages under the spotlight

22 Jan 2014

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Suspicious package found at SANRAL offices

22 Jan 2014

Govt calls for protests to be peaceful

Govt calls for protests to be peaceful

22 Jan 2014

A shortage of water prompted the mass protest that led to four people losing their lives in Madibeng. Now the ANC has axed key officials in the municipality. Image:

ANC acts swiftly in Mothutlung water crisis ahead of elections

22 Jan 2014

Untagged motorists urged to pay e-toll bills

Untagged motorists urged to pay e-toll bills

20 Jan 2014

Ill-equipped law graduates 'not ready for practice'

Ill-equipped law graduates 'not ready for practice'

17 Jan 2014

Gauteng colour codes ads? With our money?

Gauteng colour codes ads? With our money?

Rod Baker 17 Jan 2014

Sanral has been accused of using its call centre agents to extort money from toll road users. Image: blueringmedia

E-toll texts branded 'unlawful, extortion'

15 Jan 2014