Police Minister Nathi Nhleko. There were suspicions that IPID was involved in a cover-up in relation to the now infamous Zimbabwe rendition, the state capture commission of inquiry has heard.IPID produced two reports, each containing different conclusions, and former police minister Nathi Nhleko said there was clear evidence of deletions in the second report.IPID said…
The state capture commission of inquiry resumed in late June after being halted as a result of Covid-19. Deaan Vivier, Gallo Images Both former correctional services boss Linda Mti and Pretoria Magistrate Desmond Nair were due to appear before the state capture commission.The two only received their notices to appear before Deputy Chief Justice Raymond…
Arthur Fraser will soon share his knowledge of state capture, said his legal representative advocate Muzi Sikhakhane.Sikhakhane says Fraser will share secrets about presidents, judges and parliamentarians.COPE says it welcomes the "threat" that Fraser will reveal secrets.Former State Security Agency director-general Arthur Fraser is in the best position to know what led to state capture,…
Advocate Muzi Sikhakhane says his client Arthur Fraser, accused of treason, would come to the commission to share his knowledge of state capture. Sikhakhane says Fraser would share secrets about presidents, judges and parliamentarians. He added that ordinarily, Fraser would have liked to 'die' with the secrets he'd be disclosing with the commission. Former State Security Agency director-general…
Ranjeni Munusamy. (Photo by Gallo Images / Sunday Times / John Liebenberg) Journalist Ranjeni Munusamy no longer intends to cross-examine witnesses at the state capture inquiry.She is, however, willing to testify if called by the commission to do so.Her lawyer said it had become apparent to Munusamy that the two witnesses who implicated her did…
Kataza the baboon. Facebook / Baboon Matters The City of Cape Town has asked the public not to feed a baboon that has relocated to Tokai. The baboon, known as Kataza or SK11, is slowly being integrated into the Tokai troop. Video footage, however, shows humans feeding Kataza. The City of Cape Town has requested that Kataza…
As SA Rugby moves to determine which franchises will go to Europe in future, Rassie Erasmus has noted several potential benefits for the local game should that route be followed.The national director of rugby believes the high world rankings of Wales, Ireland and Scotland mean PRO Rugby is competitive and that fans will eventually identify…
(John Finney Photography/Moment/Getty Images) An abnormally bad season of weather may have had a significant impact on the death toll from both World War I and the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic, according to new research, with many more lives being lost due to torrential rain and plummeting temperatures. Through a detailed analysis of an ice…