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Corrupt former FS Human Settlements HOD sentenced

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Two held for illegally trading reptiles

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Nicholas Mwendwa, President of the Football Kenya Federation (FKF), reacts as he displays his handcuffs at the dock after arriving at the Milimani Law Courts in Nairobi, Kenya 15 November 2021. Reuters/Thomas Mukoya

Kenya's top football official granted bail amid corruption investigation

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Investigation into R200m cocaine theft from Hawks offices

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Parole board told to explain why repeat sex offender was released from jail

Tania Broughton 3 Nov 2021

Former South African president Jacob Zuma speaks to supporters at his home in Nkandla, South Africa, 4 July 2021. Reuters/Rogan Ward/File Photo

Judge dismisses Zuma's attempt to remove prosecutor

Alexander Winning 27 Oct 2021

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42 military veterans get bail

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Police arrest 56 suspects for taking Cabinet Ministers hostage

15 Oct 2021

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Mpumalanga MEC arrested for murder, attempted murdered

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Personal information potentially compromised in ransomware attack, says Justice dept

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Zuma seeks to replace prosecutor in arms trial

Zuma seeks to replace prosecutor in arms trial

22 Sep 2021

Protection of whistleblowers key to fighting corruption, says advocate Andy Mothibi

Protection of whistleblowers key to fighting corruption, says advocate Andy Mothibi

21 Sep 2021

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SA's top court rejects Zuma's bid to overturn jail sentence

Wendell Roelf 17 Sep 2021

Charges laid against Dis-Chem staff for fraudulent vaccination cards

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The need to curb money laundering

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Experts, State agencies investigate Justice dept IT breach

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

High court pushes back Zuma corruption hearing

Alexander Winning 10 Sep 2021

Liquor body welcomes seizure of R15m worth of illicit alcohol

Liquor body welcomes seizure of R15m worth of illicit alcohol

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Preservation order granted against Transnet supplier

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Steinhoff gains approval for lawsuit settlement proposal

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

Zuma released on medical parole

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Pandemic shifts healthcare fraud

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Seven arrested in Gauteng Health official murder

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Millions of rands in suspicious transactions found in accounts of Limpopo land claimants

Tania Broughton 19 Aug 2021

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Steinhoff ups offer to settle shareholder claims

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Two held for illegally trading reptiles

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Nicholas Mwendwa, President of the Football Kenya Federation (FKF), reacts as he displays his handcuffs at the dock after arriving at the Milimani Law Courts in Nairobi, Kenya 15 November 2021. Reuters/Thomas Mukoya

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Investigation into R200m cocaine theft from Hawks offices

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Parole board told to explain why repeat sex offender was released from jail

Tania Broughton 3 Nov 2021

Former South African president Jacob Zuma speaks to supporters at his home in Nkandla, South Africa, 4 July 2021. Reuters/Rogan Ward/File Photo

Judge dismisses Zuma's attempt to remove prosecutor

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42 military veterans get bail

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Police arrest 56 suspects for taking Cabinet Ministers hostage

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Mpumalanga MEC arrested for murder, attempted murdered

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Businessman handed 8-year sentence for VAT fraud

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Personal information potentially compromised in ransomware attack, says Justice dept

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Zuma seeks to replace prosecutor in arms trial

Zuma seeks to replace prosecutor in arms trial

22 Sep 2021

Protection of whistleblowers key to fighting corruption, says advocate Andy Mothibi

Protection of whistleblowers key to fighting corruption, says advocate Andy Mothibi

21 Sep 2021

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SA's top court rejects Zuma's bid to overturn jail sentence

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Charges laid against Dis-Chem staff for fraudulent vaccination cards

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The need to curb money laundering

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Experts, State agencies investigate Justice dept IT breach

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

High court pushes back Zuma corruption hearing

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Liquor body welcomes seizure of R15m worth of illicit alcohol

Liquor body welcomes seizure of R15m worth of illicit alcohol

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Preservation order granted against Transnet supplier

8 Sep 2021

Source: Reuters/Mike Blake

Steinhoff gains approval for lawsuit settlement proposal

Nqobile Dludla 7 Sep 2021

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

Zuma released on medical parole

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Pandemic shifts healthcare fraud

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Bookkeeper arrested for R11m Covid Ters fraud

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Seven arrested in Gauteng Health official murder

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Millions of rands in suspicious transactions found in accounts of Limpopo land claimants

Tania Broughton 19 Aug 2021

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Steinhoff ups offer to settle shareholder claims

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Former South African President Jacob Zuma, who is facing fraud and corruption charges, sings after his appearance in the High Court in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, May 26, 2021. Reuters/Rogan Ward/File Photo

High court postpones Zuma corruption trial to next month

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Stats SA issues scam warning

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Sars seizes illicit cigarettes worth R6m

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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

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Steinhoff ups offer to settle shareholder claims by $287m

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Residents count cost as South Africa looting starts to die down

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Zuma claim of imprisonment without trial baseless, ConCourt hears

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