Magda Wierzycka: FSCA warns of imposter posing as SA’s richest woman
The FSCA has warned the public about scammers impersonating Magda Wierzycka on social media to solicit fake investments.
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SARS warns contaminated diesel is becoming prevalent in South Africa
SARS has confirmed that contaminated diesel and other fuel fraud are widespread, costing South Africa billions in lost revenue annually.
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Inside the Gupta Saxonworld mansions going on auction in July 2025
Three Saxonwold mansions linked to the Gupta family will be auctioned on 24 July 2025.
Crime
Police release image of man wanted for Armard Swart murder
Police have issued a warrant of arrest for Lucky Boitumelo Molefe, wanted in connection with the murder of engineer Armard Swart in April 2024.
Crime
Moroadi Cholota extradition deemed unlawful: Here’s what it means
A Free State High Court judge has ruled that Moroadi Cholota’s extradition from the United States was unlawful, impacting her role in the R255 million asbestos corruption case.
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SIU stops Selaelo Selota from selling Mercedes-Benz C200 Avantgarde amid NLC fraud probe
The SIU has obtained a preservation order to stop Selaelo Phillemon Selota from selling a Mercedes-Benz allegedly bought with stolen NLC funds.
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SA launches the Water Sector Anti-Corruption Forum
The WSACF is a strategic intervention aimed at developing tailored solutions to address corruption risks in the water sector.
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Criminal investigation into corruption allegations at Mthatha High Court
The Chief Justice has also requested the expedited implementation of the Court Online System in the Eastern Cape in a bid to protecting the integrity of the court.
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Nkabane welcomes SIU investigation into National Skills Fund
The SIU will investigate allegations of serious maladministration, improper or unlawful conduct by officials or employees of the NSF, and the possible mismanagement of funds allocated to the NSF.
Crime
Free State asbestos case: State granted preservation order to recover R34 million
The Bloemfontein High Court has granted the NPA a preservation order to freeze R34 million in assets linked to the Free State asbestos corruption case.
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Court grants Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula access to State’s discovery in fraud case
The Gauteng High Court has ruled that former defence minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula is entitled to access key parts of the state’s sealed investigation docket in her fraud case.
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IPID gives Commissioner Mkhwanazi two days to respond to corruption allegations
IPID has launched an investigation into KZN Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi over allegations of interference in an arrest, giving him until 19 March to respond.
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French company embroiled in drivers license machine tender scandal breaks silence
French company Idemia responds after Transport Minister Barbara Creecy orders a legal review of the controversial driver’s license card machine tender flagged for irregularities by the Auditor-General.
Crime
Watch: Video shows moment six EMPD officers arrested for R120,000 extortion
Six EMPD officers have been arrested for allegedly extorting R120,000 from a Congolese businessman in Ekurhuleni, with IPID leading the investigation.
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Transport Ministry launches investigation into drivers license card tender
The Transport Ministry has launched an investigation into the Driving License Card Machines tender after an Auditor-General report flagged irregularities in the procurement process.
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Days of JMPD officers soliciting e-wallet bribes are over, Chief Jaca warns
JMPD is cracking down on corruption as officers face investigation for accepting bribes via e-wallet transfers. Chief Jaca warns of severe consequences for offenders.
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ConCourt blocks Mphaphuli Consulting’s application in R76 million case
The electrification project, dubbed Operation Mabone, was investigated by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU).
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Special Tribunal declares R600 million AngloGold Ashanti Hospital contract unlawful
The Special Tribunal has declared the R600 million AngloGold Ashanti Hospital lease and refurbishment contracts unlawful, following an SIU investigation into COVID-19 procurement irregularities.
Crime
Gauteng SAPS flying squad caught on camera accepting bribe
Gauteng SAPS has launched an internal investigation after a viral video allegedly showed Soweto Flying Squad officers accepting a bribe. Authorities are urging the victim to come forward.
Cape Town Buzz
Case against JP Smith colleague arrested during raid dropped
Louis Cason, who was taken into custody for allegedly refusing to hand over electronic devices during the raid, was set to appear in court on Monday.
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JP Smith and other Cape Town top officials offices raided
Police raided the offices of Cape Town MMCs JP Smith and Xanthea Limberg on Friday, linked to an investigation into tender fraud. Here’s what we know so far.
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KZN top-cop Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi thrust into Westville corruption scandal
KZN Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi faces allegations of interference in a Westville Prison drug cartel investigation.
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Danny Jordaan’s fraud case postponed over legal representation conflict
The delay comes as the state contests the appointment of Jordaan’s legal representative, Advocate Norman Arendse.
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Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula’s corruption case postponed to January 2025
The sections Mapisa-Nqakula seeks include the investigation diary and correspondence between investigating officers.
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Kusile fraud accused Trindade declared unfit to stand trial as case continues
The psychiatric assessment, conducted by experts at Sterkfontein Psychiatric Hospital, also highlighted Trindade’s frail physical condition.
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Thembi Simelane removal agenda takes a new turn
Insiders suggest factions within the ruling party may be leveraging the VBS scandal to oust Simelane from her post.
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Magda Wierzycka will do anything but return to South Africa – Here’s why
Magda’s departure followed threats to her personal safety, leading her to settle in the UK.
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National Lottery Commission fires two execs over R32m fraud
The National Lottery Commission fired two senior officials over R32m fraud after an SIU probe.
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Municipalities warned against water tanker mafias
Seitlholo urged the municipalities to undertake the necessary community education on what was happening.
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Danny Jordaan arrested over R1.3 million SAFA fraud
The Hawks confirmed that Jordaan and his co-accused were detained following a raid earlier this year at SAFA’s offices in Johannesburg.