Manyane Manyane

Investigations Journalist

Phala Phala report: Pressure mounts on Cachalia to make public IPID's findings on farm scandal

Manyane Manyane|Updated

Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia faces mounting pressure to make public the declassified Phala Phala report.

Deployment of SANDF reveals that 'criminal syndicates have taken over the criminal justice system'

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Experts warn that the recent deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) in Gauteng, Western Cape, and Eastern Cape is merely a tactical response ...

Declassified: IPID's full report into the Phala Phala farm scandal finally unsealed

Manyane Manyane|Updated

Cachalia, responding to a written question from the African Transformation Movement, revealed that the report status was lifted on February 2.

Attack against BEE Policy 'part of a global, politically driven trend'

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The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition defends the BEE policy, asserting its success in promoting black economic participation amidst growing calls for ...

Eva Modika Stranded in Dubai Amid US–Israel Strikes on Iran; DIRCO Confirms SA Nationals Accounted For as Flights Cancelled ...

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The recent strikes that killed Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, confirmed by Iranian state media, reveal a complex web of US and Israeli military strategy. ...

'Hold Batohi accountable for Zuma-like walkout '

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Legal experts argued that Batohi, like Zuma, also left the ongoing inquiry without the chairman’s permission while still under an obligation to testify.

Concerns over Public Protector Gcaleka's recusal in salary investigation

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Political analysts express concerns over Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka's recusal from the investigation into Parliament Secretary Xolile George's salary increase. ...

Suspended police boss Senzo Mchunu says he 'barely knows' businessman Calvin Mathibeli

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Calvin Mathibeli faces scrutiny over his alleged connections with suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu.

Trump envoy arrives in Pretoria amid strained US-SA ties

Manyane Manyane|Updated

With the arrival of US Ambassador-designate Brent Bozell III, South Africa may face a new era of aggressive diplomatic relations.

Taxpayers pay the price for Ramaphosa's bloated cabinet, 8 years after he promised to cut costs

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Eight years after his promise to downsize the cabinet, President Cyril Ramaphosa faces mounting criticism from opposition parties and analysts.

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

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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

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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

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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

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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 ...