Manyane Manyane

Investigations Journalist

South Africans return home as Middle East conflict escalates

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South Africans are urgently evacuating the Middle East as flight operations resume, amidst escalating conflict.

How corruption is crippling South Africa's public health system

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Recent findings reveal that corruption and mismanagement are severely undermining South Africa's public health system, leaving patients without essential care and ...

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

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

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. ...

Patrice Motsepe launches new website and sparks discussion on ANC presidential bid

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Political analysts are demanding evidence of Patrice Motsepe's capability to lead the ANC and South Africa, following the launch of his presidential campaign website. ...

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

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

Government salary increases highlight a troubling disconnect with citizens

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The recent salary increases for top politicians have ignited public outrage, exposing a significant disconnect between government actions and the hardships faced ...

South Africa still waits for a new ambassador to the US

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Almost ten months after the expulsion of Ebrahim Rasool, South Africa still has not appointed an ambassador to the United States.

Lifestyle audits for prosecutors receives support from Black Lawyers Association

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The Black Lawyers Association supports Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi's call for mandatory lifestyle audits for prosecutors.

It’s About Oil, Not Drugs’: Former SA Ambassador Slams US Strike on Venezuela as Resource Grab

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Former South African ambassador Bheki Gila says the motive behind the US attack against Venezuela lies in the latter's vast oil reserves.

How organised crime is expanding rapidly in Africa

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Organised crime is evolving across Africa, according to the 2025 Africa Organised Crime Index.

Ramaphosa responds to US exclusion from G20 summit

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President Cyril Ramaphosa reaffirms South Africa's commitment to the G20 despite the US's decision to exclude the country from the 2026 summit, addressing allegations ...

UKZN distances itself from Mary De Haas following controversial testimony

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The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) has distanced itself from crime activist Mary De Haas after her testimony before the Parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee.

How Tembisa Hospital's R2 billion scandal reveals deep-rooted corruption

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The Department of Health faces serious allegations of neglecting its duty to blacklist companies involved in a staggering R2 billion looting at Tembisa Hospital, ...

Controversy surrounds kidnapped IDAC official Matthews Sesoko

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The Progressive Civics Congress raises serious concerns about Matthews Sesoko's appointment as head of IDAC, citing his controversial history at IPID.

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

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

Concerns mount over Terry Motau's request to leave the Madlanga Commission

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Political analysts warn that Terry Motau's resignation from the Madlanga Commission could jeopardise its independence and lead to further exits, raising critical ...

Possible arrest of police commissioner Masemola could be a house of cards for the SAPS

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Police commissioner Fannie Masemola is allegedly on the brink of arrest, with analysts warning that this could expose a web of corruption within the South African ...

Ramaphosa handed an MK Party ultimatum over his handling of the police minister saga

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The MK Party accuses President Cyril Ramaphosa of unconstitutional actions by appointing two acting police ministers, demanding his resignation by August 8. Jacob ...

Hlophe removes MK Party spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela from whippery team, slams Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla

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Two letters reveal MK Party leader Judge John Hlophe's dissatisfaction with Nhlamulo Ndhlela's disruptive conduct, leading to his removal from the parliamentary ...

Lingering questions over the mysterious death of former Steinhoff CEO Markus Jooste

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More than a year after the mysterious death of former Steinhoff CEO Markus Jooste, critical information remains elusive, raising questions about the investigation's ...

Ahmed Kathrada Foundation condemns Minister McKenzie's threats to civil society

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The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation has condemned Minister Gayton McKenzie for his alarming threats against civil society organisations, claiming his remarks undermine ...

‘Ramaphosa’s family has mining interests in the DRC’

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Congolese politician Dr Alexis Ruberwa Ruberwa said the SANDF soldiers have never been in eastern DRC to support the people of the DRC, as Ramaphosa claimed. “You ...

South Africans struggle to put food on the table

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The General Industries Workers Union of South Africa’s president Mametlwe Sebei said: “We demand that the government take immediate action to address the cost-of-living ...

Apartheid victims families says the wait for justice has been too long

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“Our families were denied our constitutional right to justice when successive governments, starting with the one led by former president Thabo Mbeki, failed to implement ...