Lack of training behind police brutality

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Dearth of crowd control skills behind the rising number of protesters killed at the hands of cops. Candice Bailey reports.

Top cop told Phiyega of harassment

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A top cop allegedly informed the National Police Commissioner weeks before he died that he was being harassed.

Cigarette firm probe by Hawks deepens

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A local cigarette manufacturer has been accused of allegedly illegally intercepting the police’s Crime Intelligence operations.

Perjury claims cast shadow over Krejcir case

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A battle is playing out which could result in a collapse of the State's case against Czech fugitive Radovan Krejcir.

Malema’s mansion goes for R3.5m

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Julius Malema's half-built Sandown mansion fetched R3. 5m - R100K less than he paid for it four years ago - at an auction.

Hawks probe cellphone giants over spying

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"We have obtained evidence that certain traders have been actively engaging in illegally obtaining personal and private information on Sars investigators. "

EFF to picket Malema trial

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Up to 3 000 EFF supporters are expected outside a Limpopo court were the party’s leader will be appearing.

Public protector probing housing contract ‘bribery’

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A KZN municipal manager is being probed for allegedly soliciting a bribe -via SMS - for a tender to build 1 000 RDP houses.

Police demand to vet Phiyega stories

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Police are demanding to see every report on the taped conversations of Riah Phiyega before they are published.

Malema’s mansion under the hammer ... again

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The half-built Sandown mansion that belonged to Julius Malema will go on auction for a second time to pay off his tax bill.

De Klerk funds Breytenbach

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The FW De Klerk Foundation is footing Glynnis Breytenbach's legal bill partly by way of multimillion-rand donations from Nathan Kirsh.

Agliotti’s divorce sham exposed

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The convicted drug dealer has divorced his wife only to prevent Sars - which he owes R78m - from accessing his assets.

Court bid to reverse restructuring in SAPS

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Police bosses will have to explain why Riah Phiyega restructured police top management without consulting the unions.

Juju mansion buyer ‘broke’

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The man who bought Malema's half-built Sandton mansion does not have the R5. 9m that he promised at the auction.

‘Board member’s tampering put SAA at risk’

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The Johannesburg Bar Council is investigating a SAA board member for allegedly doctoring a legal opinion that led to five dismissals.

Malema to fight on three legal fronts

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As Malema's tax bill continues to escalate and he faces the wrath of Sars, he will find himself defending 3 court cases simultaneously.

Embattled Malema faces jail

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Julius Malema could face a jail term or a R500 000 fine for allegedly hiding his assets.

Malema accused of lying to Sars

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Julius Malema's efforts to hide his assets has from Sars been quashed.

Public Protector probes R45m deal

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The JPC is being accused of effectively giving the consortium involving banking giant Investec land for free.

SABC CFO accused of arranging contract for twin

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The SABC’s chief financial officer is now being accused of arranging a contract for her twin sister to do public relations work.

Road authority hits cash crash barrier

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A government entity managing the SA's road traffic says it's on the brink of bankruptcy as chaotic supercop unit sends costs spiralling.

Cuffed suspect shot dead: cop in the dock

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A Germiston Flying Squad member is due to appear in court in connection with the death of a man.

Soweto teen murder: cop may get life

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The student cop held over the death of a teen could face in jail if it is found that the shooting was premeditated.

Protests at funeral of teen killed by cop

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A large crowd of young people who gathered in the streets of Bramfischerville Phase 2 overshadowed the funeral of slain Soweto teenager Thato Mokoka.

Teen killing: constable in custody

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A student police constable is in custody after the shooting of 16-year-old Thato Mokoka in Dobsonville.