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R400,000, a fake accused and failed diversion — Madlanga inquiry helps uncover fresh Ekurhuleni scandal
IN THE DOCK

R400,000, a fake accused and failed diversion — Madlanga inquiry helps uncover fresh Ekurhuleni scandal

Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department boss Julius Mkhwanazi has been implicated at the Madlanga Commission, but the charges he faced on Monday, along with city manager Kagiso Lerutla, arise from a 2019 speeding case involving an alleged stand-in and R400,000.

By Nonkululeko Njilo
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS

ANC on the hunt for talented city mayors — inside and outside the party

By Ferial Haffajee
ANC on the hunt for talented city mayors — inside and outside the party
TRC ROULETTE

Secret 2004 Amnesty Task Team report reveals proposed constitutional amendment for ‘backdoor’ amnesty

By Marianne Thamm
Secret 2004 Amnesty Task Team report reveals proposed constitutional amendment for ‘backdoor’ amnesty
NATIONAL HEALTH CRISIS

Civil society declares war on diabetes in South Africa

By Daniélle Schaafsma
Civil society declares war on diabetes in South Africa
‘THE OSCARS OF SPORT’

Alcaraz and Sabalenka named World Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year at Laureus awards

By Craig Ray
Alcaraz and Sabalenka named World Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year at Laureus awards
Coming to a head
CARTOON

Coming to a head

By Zapiro
No water at Ramaphosa’s Soweto family home and surrounds for nearly a week
SUPPLY CRISIS

No water at Ramaphosa’s Soweto family home and surrounds for nearly a week

By Bheki C. Simelane
SAB highlights South African women restoring Western Cape water systems by clearing invasive plant
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SAB highlights South African women restoring Western Cape water systems by clearing invasive plant

By South African Breweries (SAB)
Reflections Of The Past
CARTOON

Reflections Of The Past

By Nathi and UBUNTOONS
New Winnie Madikizela-Mandela docuseries showcases her legacy in her own words
UNFLINCHING PORTRAIT

New Winnie Madikizela-Mandela docuseries showcases her legacy in her own words

By Naledi Mashishi
Antarctica’s endangered emperor penguins under siege from thinning ice and cruise ships
UNHAPPY FEET

Antarctica’s endangered emperor penguins under siege from thinning ice and cruise ships

By Don Pinnock
Navigating turbulence — outgoing SAA chief John Lamola defends his legacy
RIGHT OF REPLY

Navigating turbulence — outgoing SAA chief John Lamola defends his legacy

By Lindsey Schutters
SPONSORED CONTENT

Questioning the narrative: why investors should look beyond market slogans

By Ninety One
Questioning the narrative: why investors should look beyond market slogans
BRUTAL CRIME

Son of Nelson Mandela Bay’s acting city manager one of two gunned down in suspected hijacking

By Riaan Marais
Son of Nelson Mandela Bay’s acting city manager one of two gunned down in suspected hijacking
OP-ED

A Durban-style Michelin-star masterclass celebrating craft, culture and collaboration

By Wanda Hennig
A Durban-style Michelin-star masterclass celebrating craft, culture and collaboration
FIREARM CONVICTION

Malema’s appeal could take years — critics say he’s not fit to serve on JSC

By Daniélle Schaafsma
SPONSORED CONTENT

Will your marketing agencies succeed under current leadership?

By Get Set
THEATRE REVIEW

Reality check — a meta take on Chekhov’s stupid effing seagull

By Keith Bain
MADLANGA COMMISSION

Suspended City of Tshwane CFO was ‘just huffing and puffing and playing along’, inquiry hears

By Vincent Cruywagen
Matshela Koko challenges R2.5bn ‘immunity’ deal with Kusile contractor ABB as corruption charges loom
AGE OF ACCOUNTABILITY

Matshela Koko challenges R2.5bn ‘immunity’ deal with Kusile contractor ABB as corruption charges loom

Former acting Eskom CEO Matshela Koko wants an agreement between the National Prosecuting Authority and Swedish-Swiss technology company ABB declared unlawful in a continuing court battle to clear his name. The NPA has hit back at Koko, saying that by challenging the agreement, he hopes to get off ‘scot-free’.

By Dianne Hawker-Kalubi
LETTER FROM PENNSYLVANIA

Weaponised smallpox: Two blankets, a handkerchief, and a museum exhibit afterthought

By Glen Retief
SAFETY AND SECURITY

Express kidnappings skyrocket: Steven Gruzd murder raises alarm over increase in abductions

By Vincent Cruywagen and Bheki C Simelane
AMABHUNGANE

The fashion icon, her husband, the NSF and the SIU — The plot thickens

By ​​Buyeleni Sibanyoni
Crosswords

Daily Crossword Quickie - Tues, 21 Apr 2026

By Daily Maverick
AIs have ‘personalities’ – here’s how they affect you more than you may realise
THE CONVERSATION

AIs have ‘personalities’ – here’s how they affect you more than you may realise

By Tamilla Triantoro
Nelson Mandela Bay councillors want names of officials involved in R35m streetlight tender scandal
CLOAK OF SECRECY

Nelson Mandela Bay councillors want names of officials involved in R35m streetlight tender scandal

By Kyran Blaauw
After the Bell: Audit alarm bells ring as SA’s watchdog finds too many rubber-stamp risk zones
BUSINESS REFLECTION

After the Bell: Audit alarm bells ring as SA’s watchdog finds too many rubber-stamp risk zones

By Neesa Moodley
Zille floats her boat
CARTOON

Zille floats her boat

By Rico
Does the Protected Disclosures Bill propose a stronger shield for whistleblowers?
OPINIONISTA

Does the Protected Disclosures Bill propose a stronger shield for whistleblowers?

By Johandri Wright

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