Manyane Manyane

Investigations Journalist

Ex-DA member backs 'credible' Dion George in bitter public spat with DA

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Dion George announced his immediate resignation from the DA and his seat in Parliament on January 15, describing his situation in the party as “intolerable”, stating ...

Dion George hits back at Helen Zille, accuses DA of 'smear campaign'

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DA federal council chairperson Helen Zille said the allegations faced by George included irregular staff appointments to his ministerial office and inflated salaries ...

ANC, 'criminal' elements run DA show, claims party veteran Dion George

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George said the report clearing Steenhusen was the final straw for him, adding that it is a reflection of what the party has become under failed leadership.

DA heavyweight accuses Steenhuisen of cadre deployment

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Dr Dione George has accused DA leader John Steenhuisen of orchestrating his removal to further personal and political interests.

Trump's withdrawal from global bodies risks weakening multilateralism

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The US withdrawal from 66 international organisations raises critical questions about the future of multilateralism.

Incoming NDPP boss urged to go after Tembisa Hospital looters

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During his tenure as the head of the Special Investigating Unit (SIU), Andy Mothibi identified Hangwani Maumela as the head of one of three major syndicates that ...

Search for South Africa’s ambassador to US shrouded by uncertainty

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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.

Lawyers rally behind heightened scrutiny of prosecutors

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Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi said there is a need for prosecutors to be subjected to lifestyle audits, arguing that those who live beyond their means pose a ...

Oil, power fuel Trump attacks on Venezuela, says former ambassador

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Former South African ambassador Bheki Gila said the US would quickly secure the oil reserves and gold mines.

Another twist in search for new prosecutions boss

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B Xulu and Partners have launched a critical court application to block President Cyril Ramaphosa's appointment of the next National Director of Public Prosecutions. ...

Forced initiation robs school of potential top matric performer

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A 19-year-old matric pupil expected to be among top performers was found dead after allegedly being forcefully taken to an initiation school, highlighting the ongoing ...

DA leaders accused of using state resources in party factional squabbles

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Former minister Dion George faces a public protector probe after successor Willie Aucamp accused him of misusing state resources for a political smear campaign, ...

Fragmentation fuels Western Cape gang violence

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Gang-related violence in the Western Cape has surged alarmingly in 2025, with a significant increase in murders compared to previous years, according to the latest ...

'Abuse of power' behind sealing of IPID Phala Phala report - expert

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Political analysts and security experts argue that IPID's decision to classify the investigation report on the Phala Phala scandal exemplifies an abuse of power ...

PAC refutes claims of 'bogus delegates' electing party leader

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According to sources, 706 members were accredited to attend the congress, but only 481 delegates were present.

Marius van der Merwe wanted to expose bigwigs in illegal mining

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Van der Merwe’s murder is also suspected to be linked to his efforts against illegal mining, especially as he was apparently preparing to expose more details about ...

US ready to give Poland its 'rightful' G20 spot while sidelining SA

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Poland, a nation that was once trapped behind the Iron Curtain but now ranks among the world’s 20 largest economies, will ...

US uses G20 presidency to take aim at South Africa

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Trump, according to analysts, is likely to shift the focus of the G20 from development and global equity themes to a US-centric platform centred on trade, energy, ...

Illicit financial flows a catalyst for corruption and crime across Africa

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Africa faces a rising tide of illicit financial flows that threaten economic stability, fuel corruption, and sustain organised crime, with impacts reaching far beyond ...

Germany warns Trump on SA 'rift'

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Trump said he was excluding South Africa from the 2026 summit, due to be held at his own golf resort in Miami, citing alleged " horrific Human Rights Abuses" against ...

Global conflicts split G20 leaders despite declaration

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The G20 summit in South Africa revealed a significant divide between Global North and South leaders, as the Russia-Ukraine conflict overshadowed pressing issues ...

UKZN sets record straight on controversial 'Prof' Mary De Haas

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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.

Palestinian refugees could be victims of human trafficking

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Following the arrival of 153 Palestinian refugees in South Africa, serious allegations of human trafficking have emerged, raising questions about the unregistered ...

A year later, still no arrest of ‘abusive’ Goolam Vawda

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Lindiwe Sisulu's legal complaint against Goolam Vawda exposes a troubling lack of police action in a high-profile social media abuse case, raising questions about ...

Report shows how organised crime enablers benefit from Poca gaps

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A new report from the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organised Crime uncovers critical flaws in South Africa's Prevention of Organised Crime Act, revealing ...