Gopolang Chawane, Journalist at The Citizen

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Senior ANC politician handing himself over to police is a ‘deflection’, says Malema

News

Mkhwebane notes some resistance in accessing documents related to Covid-19 corruption

News

Vrede Dairy Project findings to be concluded month end, Mkhwebane confirms

Makhura suspends Gauteng health department head over PPE contracts

Weather

Disaster Management centre warns of severe thunderstorms and possible flooding in Joburg

News

Gun Free SA says firearm licence fraud ‘widespread, entrenched and deadly’

Zuma’s latest letter just another delay tactic – Analyst

Courts

Ex-crime intelligence boss Richard Mdluli gets five years in jail

Mashaba to appeal IEC’s decision to reject ActionSA registration

Celebs And Viral

Lorna Maseko puts lid on pregnancy claims with EFF’s Floyd Shivambu

Critical discussions underway, Mango confirms after grounding reports

Ramaphosa docks Mapisa-Nqakula’s salary over trip to Zimbabwe

WATCH: Let’s salute health workers – Mkhize

Remembering Winnie Mandela

We cannot celebrate heritage without land, says ATM, calling for a ‘revolution’

Where’s the economic recovery plan, Maimane asks Ramaphosa

Mkhonto we Sizwe vets target ANC offices demanding removal of corrupt ANC members

Zuma may have point with allegations against Zondo, says expert

Friday liquor sales are back, but Heritage Day will require planning

Crocodile Bridge open, parks near full capacity this weekend – SANParks

Mashaba finds Lily Mine container was retrievable

Crime

Here’s a list of 30 hotspot areas linked to GBV

Police slam fake human trafficking hotspot lists

Crime

WATCH: Shots fired outside ‘Zondo’s place’ in attempted CIT heist

Commission spots another hand in Eskom affairs during Ngubane’s tenure

Ben Ngubane slams ‘Gupta board’ notion at state capture commission

Klein recalls how suspension of execs was followed by Eskom downgrade

‘Too many hands driving’ Eskom during Venete Klein’s tenure, Zondo notes

Charge them all, ANC caucus says of Covid-19 fund fraudsters

Anarchy will continue due to racism undercurrent, says Bloem

Crime

VIDEO: Police reveal more details in case of man shot at in truck

Crime

WATCH: Cops shoot at man trapped in crashed truck in Limpopo

Former SAA chair Dudu Myeni had input on Eskom issues, including suspensions – commission hears

‘No one’ wanted to upset Jacob Zuma, Zondo hears from former Eskom board chair

Zondo commission: Former Eskom chair confirms call from Zuma to postpone board meeting

EFF Monday mayhem: Ndlozi tells Madonsela to go to hell

Matona’s suspension at Eskom ‘paved way’ for Brian Molefe, Zondo hears

Maimane critiques DA policy conference outcomes as Zille denies purge of leaders

Matona saw his suspension as Eskom CEO coming, Zondo hears

Competition Commission on the heels of those hiking prices in public sector

Stop ransacking our mineral resources, Save SA Smelters call on China

Courts

Alleged hitman released on R1,5K bail causes outrage

Manufacturers converting panel vans into taxis to be cut down to size

Systems in place to tackle corruption at Eskom, says Mabuza

Nehawu threatens nationwide strike in five days’ time

Mokonyane again denies relationship with Agrizzi, birthday party details

ANC accused of paying lip service on ‘taxpayer’s budget’

Crime

13 Tshwane metro police officers suspended

Weather

Last kick of a dying winter as sunny weekend expected

DA likes dramatising things, says Maile on Tshwane metro issues

Clock ticking for money laundering-accused Sedibeng municipal manager Stanley Khanyile

Bosasa sent hampers to Mokonyane every year, Zondo hears

Farm murder debate could be a ‘scam’ by right-wingers – EFF

MEC Mazibuko not doing enough to curb GBV – DA

WATCH: This witness’s reaction during a gunfight is epic

Why Mabuza has been MIA

Ramaphosa throws down gauntlet on ANC corruption, refuses to engage Zuma’s letter

Didiza highlights legislation relook, while farmer recalls ‘horror’ attack

Mboweni clarifies on ‘resignation’

Crime

Home affairs official arrested for fake birth certificates to foreigners

Crime

Prasa welcomes arrest of six men, but notes possible ‘zama-zama’ issue

WATCH: Zondo frustrated by ‘I don’t knows’ and ‘I don’t remembers’ from witness Vuyisile Ndzeku

‘Spike’ in corruption weakens public trust in governments – Mthembu

Nzimande says Holomisa speaking ‘utter crap’ over corruption allegations

WATCH: Some get Fleurhof flats, others left homeless after Red Ants eviction

Crime

Cele confirms Ipid found no foul play in Mthwalume suicide

ANC passes ‘adjustment budget of corruption’ in Gauteng – opposition

WATCH: Officer punched in Krugersdorp clash

Guesthouse confirms Bosasa paid for Mokonyane’s birthday

Bosasa ordered meat of R17K for Mokonyane, Zondo hears

Mboweni apologises for Zambia governor tweet

Crime

MEC Hlomuka condemns senseless killing of Inkosi Mncube

WATCH: Why this guy spent most of his salary on illicit smokes

News

Ramaphosa scolds Mboweni after ‘African presidents must stop nonsense’ tweet

News

Daily news update: Covid stats, Holomisa throws ‘political jab’, Steenhuisen gears up for action