Maile to set up inquiry into ‘corrupt’ Gauteng municipalities

Among the municipalities tainted by allegations of corruption and maladministration are Emfuleni, West Rand, Merafong, Ekurhuleni and Tshwane.

With nine of the 11 Gauteng municipalities facing the risk of becoming dysfunctional, Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC Lebohang Maile is taking a tough stance by establishing a commission of inquiry into allegations of fraud, maladministration and corruption.

Politics Inside councillor source: Mashaba now looks likely to survive motion of no confidence

The ANC is understood to be struggling to keep a united front with the smaller parties it needs to carry the day against the Joburg mayor.

Entertainment Sho Madjozi’s John Cena hits a million views

It keeps getting better for Maya.

Currie Cup Discarded Gqoboka immediately a Bulls inspiration again

Coach Pote Human can’t wait to see what the Bok prop has bottled up after missing out on World Cup selection.

Columns Cameron’s parting shot sends a clear message

The judge proved to be a fighter for human rights, who dealt with apartheid with the same vigour he pursued corrupt leaders during democracy.

General KZN prisons head fired after lengthy suspension

Department of correctional services spokesperson Singabakho Nxumalo confirmed the axing on Thursday.

Politics Ace Magashule and ANC reject survey findings that almost everyone dislikes him

Survey data suggest the ANC secretary-general may be the least liked politician, or even person, in SA, but he and his party say this is ‘imaginary’ and led by ‘ulterior motives’.

General Ernst Roets commits hate speech. Asks, ‘Did I just commit hate speech?’

It’s not clear if AfriForum leaders or others who now use the flag will face a fine or imprisonment.

Government Ramaphosa in hot seat today over CR17 funding, ethics code

Cope’s Dennis Bloem warned against pursuing clarity on only Ramaphosa’s campaign donations while others were ignored.

Politics Stage set for ANC coup against Herman Mashaba

Indications are that Julius Malema’s EFF will not vote, thereby opening a gap for the ANC to vote Mashaba out.

Crime Hijackings are on the increase, insurers say

Tracker data showed that Gauteng was the most affected province, followed by KwaZulu-Natal and the Western Cape.

Courts Police watchdog Ipid gets R100m bite in Labour Court

Ipid has to pay its investigators on the same scale as their counterparts in the SAPS, backdated to April 2012, the Labour Court ruled.

Courts Intervene in ‘unprecedented attack’ on me, Mkhwebane asks Concourt

Her spokesperson Oupa Segalwe said Mkhwebane was appealing the recent orders against her because she believed they were granted erroneously.

Crime European governments ‘must pay back the arms deal money’

Cancellation of the contracts, returning of the goods and recovery of the money is the internationally accepted remedy for fraud, activist Terry Crawford-Browne says.

Government Sharper teeth for Scopa as it agrees with SIU to work together

The agreement has the potential to bolster the efforts of the SIU to recover funds lost to the state from corruption or irregular spending.

Editor's Blog Sundowns have set the bar too high for Soweto giants

The main reason why Amakhosi and the Sea Robbers seem like they have lost their royalty status is Mamelodi Sundowns.

Entertainment City of Joburg co-opts Sho Madjozi’s John Cena success

Known for making use of whatever the day’s hottest trending topic is, COJ immediately jumped on the #JohnCena bandwagon.

World Japan bullet train runs with door open at 280 km/h

The country is a pioneer in high-speed rail networks, hailed for its punctuality and safety measures.

Accidents Four dead, 15 injured as bus, taxi and multiple vehicles crash on M1 north, Joburg

Four people have died and 15 more injured in two separate collisions on the M1 north near the Xavier off-ramp in Ormonde, Johannesburg, on Thursday morning.