Head of the NPA's Investigative Directorate, advocate Hermione Cronje. The NPA's Investigating Directorate will recruit investigators from the Zondo commission by the end of the month.It should help "effect quick results in priority cases", according to Justice Minister Ronald Lamola.This is possible after the Zondo commission's regulations were amended in July.In order to "effect quick…
Jacob Zuma Photo: Felix Dlangamandla Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo says former president Jacob Zuma is scheduled to appear before the commission from 16 to 20 November.Zondo says the commission will not negotiate dates with the former president and his lawyers.Zuma's lawyer, Eric Mabuza, previously said his client will not be appearing before the commission…
Former chairperson of the portfolio committee on correctional services got a grilling from the Commission of Inquiry Into Allegations of State Capture on Friday.Ex-MP Vincent Smith was asked about benefits in the form of a loan from Bosasa CFO Angelo Agrizzi and a rental car for his daughter from the late CFO Gavin Watson. Smith said…
Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo. Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo has raised concerns about PPE corruption tenders. He says the corruption continues to happen, and "nothing ever happens". This week, Auditor-General Kimi Makwetu released damning findings on Covid-19 relief funding.The chairperson of the state capture commission of inquiry, Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo, has raised concerns about…
The commission of inquiry into state capture is currently in its third year, hearing testimony from South Africa's political elites. News24 went back in time to dig out the most explosive testimony the commission has heard so far.The latest testimony comes from ex-minister Malusi Gigaba's former driver.1) Driving Mr Gigaba, Molefe, Gama and the money…
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…