July 14, 2023
South Africa: Former President Zuma in Russia As ConCourt Orders Him Back to Jail
Former president Jacob Zuma is seeking medical treatment in Russia, Jacob Zuma Foundation spokesperson Mzwanele Manyi confirmed, barely a day after the Constitutional Court ruling… Read more »
July 13, 2023
South Africa: Constitutional Court Orders Former President Zuma Back to Jail
A request to reverse the Supreme Court of Appeal's (SCA) decision that former President Jacob Zuma must serve his remaining jail sentence has been rejected by the Constitutional… Read more »
July 05, 2023
South Africa: Former President Jacob Zuma Suffers Another Blow With Ramaphosa Private Prosecution Dismissal
The South Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg has set aside former president Jacob Zuma's private prosecution against President Cyril Ramaphosa, with costs, News24 reports. Read more »
July 03, 2023
South Africa: Zulu Royal House Dismisses Claims of King's Poisoning - South African News Briefs - July 03, 2023
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June 26, 2023
South Africa: Govt Needs R210 Billion for Electricity Grid Upgrade - South African News Briefs - June 26, 2023
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June 23, 2023
South Africa: Power Utility Eskom Suspends Head of Security - South African News Briefs - June 23, 2023
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June 12, 2023
South Africa: More Than 120 Allegedly Fake Doctors Arrested
Minister of Health Joe Phaahla confirmed that they have arrested 124 fake doctors following a crackdown by the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA), reports IOL. Read more »
June 07, 2023
South Africa: High Court Blocks Zuma's Private Prosecution Bid
The KwaZulu-Natal High Court in Pietermaritzburg has set aside former president Jacob Zuma's bid to prosecute News24 journalist Karyn Maughan and prosecutor Billy Downer, News24… Read more »
June 06, 2023
South Africa: 'Swindled' South African Soccer Body Not Part of Restitution Plans for Nations Duped By Fifa Graft
Restitution amounting to U.S.$201 million (nearly R4 billion) to compensate multiple "victim organisations" harmed by global soccer body Fifa in a major corruption scandal, will… Read more »
May 25, 2023
South Africa: Former Mozambican Finance Minister Faces Extradition to U.S. After Failed South African Court Bid
South Africa's Constitutional Court has blocked an attempt by former Mozambican finance minister Manuel Chang to stop his extradition to the U.S. where he faces charges of grand… Read more »
May 18, 2023
Nigeria: Unmasking Corruption - Examining Nigeria's 2023 Election Fallout
Nigeria transitioned to democracy in 1999, despite the persistence of insecurity, extreme poverty, and endemic corruption. Nevertheless, the country has conducted six national… Read more »
April 20, 2023
South Africa: Former Steinhoff Boss Markus Jooste's a No-Show as Criminal Case Opens in Germany
Former Steinhoff CEO Markus Jooste did not attend the opening of his criminal trial in Germany on Tuesday April 18, 2023. His legal team claims that he had passport problems and… Read more »
April 12, 2023
South Africa: Court, Media Delve into Actions of Alleged Accomplices in Thabo Bester Prison Escape
Several individuals who allegedly assisted convicted Facebook rapist and murderer Thabo Bester to escape from the Mangaung maximum-security prison will face legal scrutiny.… Read more »
South Africa: Former President Mbeki Meets Ruling Party to Discuss Handling of Ramaphosa Farm Robbery
Former president Thabo Mbeki met with top African National Congress (ANC) leaders at Luthuli House in Johannesburg yesterday. The meeting centred around a letter Mbeki had… Read more »
April 07, 2023
South Africa: Gupta Brothers Will Not Be Extradited From UAE to South Africa
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will not be extraditing the Gupta brothers to South Africa, Justice Minister Ronald Lamola confirmed today. Read more »
March 31, 2023
South Africa: Former President Thabo Mbeki Writes Letter to ANC on Protection of President Ramaphosa
In a letter leaked on social media, former president Thabo Mbeki wrote to Vice President Paul Mashatile, accusing the ruling African National Congress of protecting President Cyril… Read more »
March 30, 2023
South Africa: Gold Smugglers Use Top Banks, Bribes to Launder Money, Report Says - South African News Briefs - March 31, 2023
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March 19, 2023
South Africa: Top Corruption Investigator Cloete Murray, Son Shot Dead
A South African accountant who was investigating high-level corruption cases Cloete Murray (50), and his son Thomas (28), were shot by unknown gunmen on Saturday while they were… Read more »
March 08, 2023
Angola: Angola's Ambassador to Kenya Under Financial, Assets Investigation - Report
BREAKING - The Angolan Attorney-General's Office has reportedly opened an investigation against the country's ambassador to Kenya, according to The East African. Read more »
March 07, 2023
South Africa: Revenue Service Finds No Record of U.S.$580,000 Used to Buy Ramaphosa's Buffaloes - South African News Briefs - March 7, 2023
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March 03, 2023
South Africa: Ruling Party Serves Ex Eskom CEO With Court Papers Over His Corruption Claims
ANC Secretary-General, Fikile Mbalula, has confirmed the party has served former Eskom CEO, Andre De Ruyter with court papers, following his accusations that some high level party… Read more »
South Africa: Sixth Cholera Case Confirmed - South African News Briefs - March 3, 2023
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March 02, 2023
South Africa: Food Crisis Looms as Farmers Buckle Under Power Cuts - South African News Briefs - March 2, 2023
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February 24, 2023
South Africa: Anti Illicit Funds Task Force Greylists South Africa - South African News Briefs - February 24, 2023
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February 13, 2023
South Africa: Witnesses In Shepherd Bushiri Case Must Testify In Malawi - South African News Briefs - February 13, 2023
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