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R85m Falcon spare parts scandal rocks SA Air Force
A confidential investigation into the removal and disappearance of high-value spares meant for SA's Falcon aircraft fleet – the same fleet that transports the president, deputy president and other top officials – has exposed alarming lapses in procurement control, institutional oversight and national security protocols.
Comedy of errors as minister, families wait in Bloemfontein while DRC troops land at Waterkloof.
Confusion with the flight arrangements, especially the airline the SADC contracted, resulted in the soldiers having to land at the Waterkloof Air Force Base, instead of in Bloemfontein.
Outcry over City of Joburg's 'rigged' R91m tender
The City of Johannesburg's R91 million medical aid brokerage tender has been marred by claims that the contract was crafted to favour the current service provider.
Tsekeleke on TikTok: Family, lover at war over social media sensation
TikTok sensation Moxon 'Tsekeleke' Tholo is caught in a tug of war between his family and his girlfriend, Mathapelo 'Black Cat Girl' Kanyane.
Zuma's benefactor accused of planning arrests of his detractors
Durban businessman Roy Moodley and his son Kesavan, who have previously worked with corrupt police officers to have business rivals discredited and arrested, are now allegedly planning to plant huge amounts of drugs on their detractors.
Son of erstwhile Cameroon leader battles claim on his R100m estate
The son of a former Cameroonian leader is fighting tooth and nail to stop his ex-girlfriend from getting a share of his estate, believed to be worth more than R100 million, following assertions by the woman that they were in a customary marriage.
Helen Zille is one of at least eight in the DA who aspire to be mayors in Gauteng metros
As the DA gears up for next year's local government elections, internal jostling has begun among party members vying to be considered as mayoral candidates across Gauteng's three metros – Johannesburg, Tshwane and Ekurhuleni.
Despite Ramaphosa's suspect intentions, let's make the National Dialogue work
Given where we are and President Cyril Ramaphosa's seeming inability to act on anything with urgency, it is hard to argue against the proposed National Dialogue, when South Africans will get together to map out the nation's future, writes Mondli Makhanya
Do you only watch sports? DStv may soon give a package only for sports channels
MultiChoice, which will soon be taken over by French broadcasting giant Canal+, is considering introducing a separate sports package.
Sunshine Hospital to be auctioned after RAF battles
A hospital with 200 beds, which primarily treated impoverished victims of road accidents, had to close and is being auctioned after the Road Accident Fund (RAF) falsely accused the hospital of fraud and stopped payments.
Minister's adviser 'shielded from gross misconduct'
The national department of social development is under scrutiny for allegedly failing to discipline Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe's adviser, Ngwako Kgatla, raising accusations of preferential treatment.
Flood-hit Mthatha residents are picking up the pieces and searching for loved ones
While the search for missing school pupils continues and some residents are picking up the pieces following this week's floods in Mthatha, a resident, Richard Mokeona, who is originally from Sterkspuit and lives in Slovo Park, painted a picture of how they tried to save as many people as possible.
Beauty therapist almost dies; skin peels off after allergic reaction to medicine
A beauty therapist's skin started peeling off and she came close to death after an allergic reaction to medication prescribed to her at a mental health clinic.
Community denies construction mafia allegations but still demands 30% share
Some members of the community, who have been interdicted from preventing Lonerock Construction from rehabilitating the Golden Highway in Gauteng, have accused the company of not empowering local businesses and using courts to get its way.
Hungani and Stephanie call it quits after six years of marriage
The marriage between renowned television personalities Hungani Ndlovu and his wife Stephanie is sinking following a bold decision by the former to move out of their matrimonial house.
'I could not be part of that for another day,' says Liam Jacobs after ditching DA for Patriotic Alliance
MP Liam Jacobs has officially joined the Patriotic Alliance (PA), declaring that he realised he was being used by the DA. He says he has now found a home in the PA.
Transnet services could go offline as IT fight rages on
Some of Transnet's operations could be rendered dysfunctional if the state-owned enterprise doesn't get another service provider to store its key operational information.
Let's stop beating about the bush: alcohol is a huge danger to society, writes Fred Khumalo.
The alcohol industry contributes hugely to the economy and employs thousands of people, but the damage that alcohol does to our society arguably outweighs its socioeconomic benefits.
Why Capitec's CEO is forcing SA to rethink its unemployment narrative
The outcry was swift when Capitec CEO Gerrie Fourie dared to challenge SA's sacred unemployment statistics.
What Cape Town Spurs will argue against Durban City in court
Durban City player Falakhe Tshanini's transfer from Marumo Gallants, which is not in dispute, could play a significant role in relegated Cape Town Spurs' bid to prove its case against the KwaZulu-Natal club in the Johannesburg High Court.
'Muthi is real in football' – Durban City captain Ayanda Mtshali's emotional return to Premiership
Seven years ago, Ayanda Mtshali, the captain and goalkeeper of newly promoted Durban City, almost quit soccer to pursue a career in the music industry.
Fifa Club World Cup | SA players to bask in global spotlight
One thing is certain: the Fifa Club World Cup underway in the US will give South African players a fair share of the global spotlight.
Banyana Banyana can still successfully defend their CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) crown, even without their star player, Thembi Kgatlana.
Two Bafana Bafana teams were in action on the same day this week – one played against Mauritius in the Cosafa tournament in Bloemfontein, while the other faced Mozambique in a friendly game in Polokwane.
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