Manyane Manyane

Investigations Journalist

Experts warn of worsening conditions despite Ramaphosa's intervention

Manyane Manyane|Updated

Despite President Cyril Ramaphosa's establishment of the National Water Crisis Committee, experts warn that South Africa's water crisis may worsen unless significant ...

Minister Gayton McKenzie reveals Goolam Vawda's role in political smear campaigns

Manyane Manyane|Updated

Minister Gayton McKenzie reveals Goolam Vawda's connections to political figures and the impact of his online actions.

Appointment of prosecutions boss headed for legal showdown

Manyane Manyane|Updated

Advocate Barnabas Xulu says incoming NDPP Andy Mothibi was appointed unlawfully as he did not participate in a formal interview process.

Court bid on the cards to block Ramaphosa’s appointment of Andy Mothibi as NDPP head

Manyane Manyane|Updated

Advocate Barnabas Xulu claims Andy Mothibi's appointment as prosecutions boss is unlawful, and should be set aside.

Police probe into the death of Goolam Vawda, a controversial social media figure

Manyane Manyane|Updated

Police have opened an inquest into the death of man believed to be Goolam Mohammed Suliman Vawda, a controversial figure known for his provocative social media presence. ...

Calls for stricter scholar transport regulations following tragic accident

Manyane Manyane|Updated

The tragic accident in the Vaal area, which claimed the lives of 14 learners, has sparked urgent calls for mandatory training and licensing for scholar transport ...

Dion George hits back at Helen Zille, says she is waging a 'smear campaign' against him

Manyane Manyane|Updated

Dr Dion George, the DA's Federal Finance Chairperson, has denied allegations made against him following his resignation, including that he had made irregular staff ...

Ekurhuleni's descent into a Mafia state: Whistle-blower murders echo Colombia's dark past

Manyane Manyane|Updated

Ekurhuleni is transitioning from sporadic crime to a deeply entrenched system of corruption, mirroring the notorious influence of Colombian drug cartels.

G20 tensions rise as US accused of exploiting Mandela's legacy

Manyane Manyane|Updated

The US is under fire for allegedly exploiting Nelson Mandela's legacy to serve its own interests, as Secretary of State Marco Rubio's comments on South Africa's ...

Trump's G20 agenda: A US-centric shift in global diplomacy

Manyane Manyane|Updated

Experts warn that Trump's G20 presidency could signal a dramatic shift away from global equity themes, prioritising US interests in trade and security.

Standard Bank's alleged exploitation of the Public Investment Corporation

Manyane Manyane|Updated

UDM leader General Bantu Holomisa raises serious concerns about Standard Bank's dealings with the Public Investment Corporation, alleging self-serving deals that ...

How syndicates who looted more than R2 billion from Tembisa Hospital avoided detection to loot

Manyane Manyane|Updated

The Special Investigating Unit's interim report reveals a shocking R2 billion looting scandal at Tembisa Hospital, exposing the collusion between corrupt officials ...

Warning issued over Madlanga Commission delay and its impact on witness safety and evidence integrity

Manyane Manyane|Updated

The postponement of the Madlanga Commission into criminality and corruption raises serious concerns about evidence tampering and the safety of witnesses, according ...

South Africa's human rights crisis: Calls for action ahead of National Dialogue

Manyane Manyane|Updated

Amnesty International South Africa calls on President Cyril Ramaphosa to allocate the R700 million National Dialogue budget towards safeguarding citizens' basic ...

Ramaphosa skipping Mabuza’s burial was indicative of their strained relationship

Manyane Manyane|Updated

Political analyst Ntsikelelo Breakfast critiques President Cyril Ramaphosa's absence at the private burial of former Deputy President David Mabuza, suggesting their ...

Public Protector dismisses R200k hiring scandal against ex-Eskom boss De Ruyter

Manyane Manyane|Published

The Public Protector has vindicated former Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter in a high-profile investigation into allegations of nepotism and procurement irregularities. ...

SAPS DNA crisis: Thousands of criminal cases at risk of collapse

Manyane Manyane|Published

A critical crisis unfolds as SAPS DNA backlog surpasses 140 000 cases, forcing criminal cases to be withdrawn and leaving thousands of victims without justice. Portfolio ...

MEC blames non-payment of salaries on the previous administration

Manyane Manyane|Published

She said this was due to financial mismanagement under the previous board.

Failure to pay workers believed to be political smear campaign against NW MEC

Manyane Manyane|Published

This came after the MEC allegedly told members of Scopa to declare their businesses with NWPTB.

Proposed tax increases blamed on corruption, incompetence and bad politics

Manyane Manyane|Published

Governance experts said the burden of government corruption, failure and incompetence had been passed on to the taxpayers.

Westville Prison inmates protest food shortages and quality

Manyane Manyane|Published

Inmates at Westville Prison allege severe food shortages and poor quality, prompting calls for investigation into human rights violations.

Alleged Gold Mafia says he was not given a right of reply in a judgment that favoured SARS

Manyane Manyane|Published

The order authorised the repatriation of foreign assets and limited his right to travel outside the country.

Godongwana urged to increase social grants in line with food inflation

Manyane Manyane|Published

The value of social grants has been decreasing due to the exorbitant cost of living.

Questions over Mineral and Petroleum Resources committee’s silence on Stilfontein deaths

Manyane Manyane|Published

The organisations called on the portfolio committee to immediately exercise its legislative oversight functions.

Over 400 Eastern Cape schools still rely on unsafe pit toilets

Manyane Manyane|Published

SAHRC’s investigation reveals that over 400 schools in the Eastern Cape are still using unsafe pit toilets, putting the lives and dignity of young learners at risk. ...