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Tigran Gambaryan, an executive of Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, sits as he waits to face prosecution for tax evasion and money laundering at the federal high court in Abuja, Nigeria, 4 April 2024. Reuters/ Abraham Achirga/File Photo

Nigerian court orders release of Binance executive after charges dropped

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No stitches for snitches: Role of leniency in dismantling cartels

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Duped and desperate loan seekers bring class action against online scammers

Tania Broughton 23 Jul 2021

South African former President Jacob Zuma speaks to supporters after appearing at the High Court in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, May 17, 2021. REUTERS/Rogan Ward/File Photo

Zuma allowed to attend brother's funeral

Wendell Roelf 22 Jul 2021

Source: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

How cooking oil brought a moment of joy during a dreadful week

Howard Feldman 22 Jul 2021

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Six suspected instigators of violent unrest arrested

20 Jul 2021

The Life Esidimeni online memorial and advocacy project includes the personal stories of 20 families who lost loved ones

Life Esidimeni inquest will determine if health officials could be criminally convicted

20 Jul 2021

Steinhoff ups offer to settle shareholder claims by $287m

Nqobile Dludla 19 Jul 2021

Residents count cost as South Africa looting starts to die down

Residents count cost as South Africa looting starts to die down

Nqobile Dludla 15 Jul 2021

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Zuma claim of imprisonment without trial baseless, ConCourt hears

Valencia Talane 13 Jul 2021

"I don't know what I did to deserve this," says looted shop owner

"I don't know what I did to deserve this," says looted shop owner

Masego Mafata 13 Jul 2021

SANDF to be deployed in Gauteng, KZN

SANDF to be deployed in Gauteng, KZN

12 Jul 2021

Suspended ANC general secretary Ace Magashule speaks after former South African president Jacob Zuma appeared in the High Court in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, 26 May, 2021. Reuters/Rogan Ward

South African court upholds top ANC official Magashule's suspension

9 Jul 2021

Former president Jacob Zuma, who faces fraud and corruption charges, speaks to supporters after appearing at the High Court in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, 17 May 2021. Reuters/Rogan Ward/File Photo

Zuma hands himself over to police to begin sentence

Siyabonga Sishi 8 Jul 2021

South Africa's former President Jacob Zuma, who faces fraud and corruption charges, speaks to supporters after appearing at the High Court in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, 17 May, 2021. Reuters/Rogan Ward/File Photo

Zuma tries to block arrest as police hold back

6 Jul 2021

Robert Legh. Bowmans chair and senior partner

RIP: Robert Legh

6 Jul 2021

Former South African President Jacob Zuma sits in the dock after recess in his corruption trial in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, 26 May, 2021. Phill Magakoe/Pool via Reuters/File Photo

Court agrees to hear Zuma's challenge to jail term

Siyabonga Sishi 5 Jul 2021

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Unpacking ConCourt's ruling and sentencing of Zuma

Valencia Talane 30 Jun 2021

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ConCourt sentences Zuma to 15 months for contempt of court

29 Jun 2021

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SIU granted order to freeze bank accounts of Digital Vibes

24 Jun 2021

Table Mountain fire accused, Frederick Mhangazo, and his lawyer Shaun Balram outside of the Cape Town Magistrates Court on Friday. Balram said that they are hoping the case will be finalised by the next hearing on 2 July. Photo: Marecia Damons / GroundUp

State asks for more time to investigate case against Table Mountain fire accused

Marecia Damons 21 Jun 2021

City of Cape Town raises concerns about South Africa's new driving laws

City of Cape Town raises concerns about South Africa's new driving laws

18 Jun 2021

23 years' prison time for rhino poacher

23 years' prison time for rhino poacher

18 Jun 2021

SIU to investigate corruption, maladministration at KZN Transport

SIU to investigate corruption, maladministration at KZN Transport

15 Jun 2021

Former Transnet board member denied bail in Free State corruption case

Former Transnet board member denied bail in Free State corruption case

9 Jun 2021

The effects the new drunk driving law will have on car insurance

The effects the new drunk driving law will have on car insurance

Wynand van Vuuren 8 Jun 2021

Nigeria bans Twitter in the country days after president's post is removed

Nigeria bans Twitter in the country days after president's post is removed

7 Jun 2021

NPA seeks Interpol intervention in Gupta arrests

NPA seeks Interpol intervention in Gupta arrests

7 Jun 2021

R400m worth of cocaine seized on Gauteng highway

R400m worth of cocaine seized on Gauteng highway

3 Jun 2021

Department of Transport goes forward with controversial new driving law

Department of Transport goes forward with controversial new driving law

1 Jun 2021

Report documents increase in illicit alcohol trade due to prohibition

Report documents increase in illicit alcohol trade due to prohibition

28 May 2021

Preservation order granted in Gauteng R431m classroom decontamination tender

Preservation order granted in Gauteng R431m classroom decontamination tender

28 May 2021

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Illustration: Lisa Nelson

Duped and desperate loan seekers bring class action against online scammers

Tania Broughton 23 Jul 2021

South African former President Jacob Zuma speaks to supporters after appearing at the High Court in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, May 17, 2021. REUTERS/Rogan Ward/File Photo

Zuma allowed to attend brother's funeral

Wendell Roelf 22 Jul 2021

Source: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

How cooking oil brought a moment of joy during a dreadful week

Howard Feldman 22 Jul 2021

Source: © eevl –

Six suspected instigators of violent unrest arrested

20 Jul 2021

The Life Esidimeni online memorial and advocacy project includes the personal stories of 20 families who lost loved ones

Life Esidimeni inquest will determine if health officials could be criminally convicted

20 Jul 2021

Steinhoff ups offer to settle shareholder claims by $287m

Nqobile Dludla 19 Jul 2021

Residents count cost as South Africa looting starts to die down

Residents count cost as South Africa looting starts to die down

Nqobile Dludla 15 Jul 2021

Source: © mikewaters –

Zuma claim of imprisonment without trial baseless, ConCourt hears

Valencia Talane 13 Jul 2021

"I don't know what I did to deserve this," says looted shop owner

"I don't know what I did to deserve this," says looted shop owner

Masego Mafata 13 Jul 2021

SANDF to be deployed in Gauteng, KZN

SANDF to be deployed in Gauteng, KZN

12 Jul 2021

Suspended ANC general secretary Ace Magashule speaks after former South African president Jacob Zuma appeared in the High Court in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, 26 May, 2021. Reuters/Rogan Ward

South African court upholds top ANC official Magashule's suspension

9 Jul 2021

Former president Jacob Zuma, who faces fraud and corruption charges, speaks to supporters after appearing at the High Court in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, 17 May 2021. Reuters/Rogan Ward/File Photo

Zuma hands himself over to police to begin sentence

Siyabonga Sishi 8 Jul 2021

South Africa's former President Jacob Zuma, who faces fraud and corruption charges, speaks to supporters after appearing at the High Court in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, 17 May, 2021. Reuters/Rogan Ward/File Photo

Zuma tries to block arrest as police hold back

6 Jul 2021

Robert Legh. Bowmans chair and senior partner

RIP: Robert Legh

6 Jul 2021

Former South African President Jacob Zuma sits in the dock after recess in his corruption trial in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, 26 May, 2021. Phill Magakoe/Pool via Reuters/File Photo

Court agrees to hear Zuma's challenge to jail term

Siyabonga Sishi 5 Jul 2021

Source: © mikewaters –

Unpacking ConCourt's ruling and sentencing of Zuma

Valencia Talane 30 Jun 2021

Source: © mikewaters –

ConCourt sentences Zuma to 15 months for contempt of court

29 Jun 2021

Source: © Bruce Rolff –

SIU granted order to freeze bank accounts of Digital Vibes

24 Jun 2021

Table Mountain fire accused, Frederick Mhangazo, and his lawyer Shaun Balram outside of the Cape Town Magistrates Court on Friday. Balram said that they are hoping the case will be finalised by the next hearing on 2 July. Photo: Marecia Damons / GroundUp

State asks for more time to investigate case against Table Mountain fire accused

Marecia Damons 21 Jun 2021

City of Cape Town raises concerns about South Africa's new driving laws

City of Cape Town raises concerns about South Africa's new driving laws

18 Jun 2021

23 years' prison time for rhino poacher

23 years' prison time for rhino poacher

18 Jun 2021

SIU to investigate corruption, maladministration at KZN Transport

SIU to investigate corruption, maladministration at KZN Transport

15 Jun 2021

Former Transnet board member denied bail in Free State corruption case

Former Transnet board member denied bail in Free State corruption case

9 Jun 2021

The effects the new drunk driving law will have on car insurance

The effects the new drunk driving law will have on car insurance

Wynand van Vuuren 8 Jun 2021

Nigeria bans Twitter in the country days after president's post is removed

Nigeria bans Twitter in the country days after president's post is removed

7 Jun 2021

NPA seeks Interpol intervention in Gupta arrests

NPA seeks Interpol intervention in Gupta arrests

7 Jun 2021

R400m worth of cocaine seized on Gauteng highway

R400m worth of cocaine seized on Gauteng highway

3 Jun 2021

Department of Transport goes forward with controversial new driving law

Department of Transport goes forward with controversial new driving law

1 Jun 2021

Report documents increase in illicit alcohol trade due to prohibition

Report documents increase in illicit alcohol trade due to prohibition

28 May 2021

Preservation order granted in Gauteng R431m classroom decontamination tender

Preservation order granted in Gauteng R431m classroom decontamination tender

28 May 2021

Former Transnet executive's R18m assets forfeited to state

Former Transnet executive's R18m assets forfeited to state

27 May 2021

Former South African President Jacob Zuma arrives in court to face corruption charges in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, May 26, 2021. Phill Magakoe/Pool via Reuters

Zuma pleads not guilty to arms deal corruption charges

Tim Cocks and Wendell Roelf 26 May 2021

New Durban court offers online protection order applications

New Durban court offers online protection order applications

26 May 2021

South Africa's former President Jacob Zuma, who is facing fraud and corruption charges, greets supporters in the gallery of the High Court in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, May 17, 2021. Reuters/Rogan Ward

Arms deal graft trial against Zuma adjourned to 26 May

Wendell Roelf & Mfuneko Toyana, 18 May 2021

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South Sudan's chief justice is overstepping his bounds: why it matters for the rule of law

Mark Deng 13 May 2021

The move towards an open process for appointing judges is unprecedented in Lesotho. shutterstock

Choosing Lesotho's judges on merit should be only the start of judicial reforms

Hoolo 'Nyane 12 May 2021

Senior Eskom manager suspended, R12m bank account frozen

Senior Eskom manager suspended, R12m bank account frozen

10 May 2021

Millions stolen by Bobroffs should be forfeited to State, court rules

Millions stolen by Bobroffs should be forfeited to State, court rules

7 May 2021

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Lomas arrested in Eskom corruption case

26 Apr 2021

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KZN pupil faces the music for bullying

21 Apr 2021

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