Sars fighting ANC wars, another political machine

Piet Mahasha Rampedi|Published

The South African Revenue Service commissioner Edward Kieswetter’s move against a lawyer who found it guilty of having operated an illegal intelligence unit is a ...

How the Bushiris were smuggled out of SA

Piet Mahasha Rampedi|Published

Disguised couple was hidden inside presidential jet, allegedly with the help of SA officials.

Motau’s ANC cadres group implores business to employ locals as a ’national duty’

Piet Mahasha Rampedi|Published

In a document tabled before the ANC national working committee, retired SANDF General Maomane ’Mojo’ Motau’s ANC cadres group has implored business and institutions ...

PPE fraud accused government employee previously found guilty of ’gross dishonesty’

Piet Mahasha Rampedi|Published

A Limpopo government employee accused of facilitating the R932 million PPE procurement fraud and corruption was previously found guilty of “gross dishonesty” by ...

We aren’t coup plotters, says Motau on ANC cadre summit

Piet Mahasha Rampedi|Published

The Retired SANDF general said the purpose of the gathering was deliberately distorted by those who did not want the ANC’s problems to be solved.

Re-opening of old sexual harassment case leaves vice-chancellor seething

Piet Mahasha Rampedi|Published

Sefako Makgatho University vice-chancellor says the reviewing of sexual harassment allegations he was of is a bid to smear his name and rescind his appointment. ...

Cosatu calls for Limpopo Premier to step down for being ’soft’ on corruption

Piet Mahasha Rampedi|Published

The SACP in Limpopo is expected to meet next week to discuss Cosatu’s call for Premier Stan Mathabatha to resign over accusations he was soft on corruption and had ...

Black businesswoman accuses mogul of using her documents to win Covid-19 contracts

Piet Mahasha Rampedi|Published

An Eastern Cape businesswoman has accused construction mogul Willie Greeff of “misrepresentation, fraud and fronting” after he allegedly used her company’s details ...

My name was used to defraud, says Limpopo businessman on PPE contract

Piet Mahasha Rampedi|Published

A Limpopo man, who has been listed as one of the beneficiaries of the R932 million personal protective equipment contracts, says his name may have been used to defraud ...

We’re not xenophobic, says South African First president Mario Khumalo

Piet Mahasha Rampedi|Published

SAF president Mario Khumalo, whose political party is behind the #PutSouthAfricanFirst hashtag, says the government has failed to enforce the country’s immigration ...

We are not in the business of muting unpopular voices

Piet Mahasha Rampedi|Published

In response to our story published last week, under the headline “SA under foreign control”, a small but vocal group of people accused us of being part of a R1 million ...

There is no honour among thieves

Piet Mahasha Rampedi|Published

I used to believe there is honour among thieves, but that benefit of doubt proved futile at a hastily convened meeting with a top Limpopo politician and businessman ...

Limpopo ANC leader’s daughter scores PPE contract

Piet Mahasha Rampedi|Published

Limpopo ANC deputy chairperson Florence Radzilani’s daughter and the wife of a senior official in Premier Stan Mathabatha’s office are among the beneficiaries of ...

Limpopo health department awards private hospital licence to senior official

Piet Mahasha Rampedi|Published

The Limpopo department of health awarded a private hospital licence to its head of department, Dr Thokozani Mhlongo, who was deputy director general at the time. ...

Limpopo’s R932m PPE tender mess

Piet Mahasha Rampedi|Published

The majority of the successful bidders for the Limpopo province’s PPE contracts appear to be politically connected individuals, ANC activists and relatives of senior ...

Dikos worked behind my back - Bandile Masuku

Piet Mahasha Rampedi|Published

Gauteng Health MEC Dr Bandile Masuku has told SIU investigators that the Dikos abused his trust by bidding for a R139 million Royal Bhaca PPE contract in his department ...

Ledla settles Diko’s PPE bill

Piet Mahasha Rampedi|Published

Gauteng Health Department uses front company to pay Royal Bhaca R80m, Mediwaste boss spills the beans on deal

Diko’s Royal Bhaca paid R80m through front company

Piet Mahasha Rampedi|Published

The Gauteng Department of Health has paid Royal Bhaca Projects at least R80-million for its PPE services through a front company, the Sunday Independent can reveal. ...

Husband of presidency spokesperson's R125m PPE tender bonanza

Piet Mahasha Rampedi|Published

The husband of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s spokesperson Khusela Diko is among the beneficiaries of the government’s multibillion-rand Covid-19 personal protective ...

Reverend Kenneth Meshoe should be ashamed of himself for being economical with the truth

Piet Mahasha Rampedi|Published

The extent that he chose to impugn the professional integrity of the Sunday Independent and its journalist, rather than prove his questionable claims, is shameful ...

Sars launches income tax audit into Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane

Piet Mahasha Rampedi|Published

Sars has launched an investigation into the income tax affairs of Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane, dating back to 2011.

Cyril Ramaphosa's 'plot' to kill the ANC

Piet Mahasha Rampedi|Published

Senior ANC leaders accuse President Cyril Ramaphosa of working with outsiders to collapse the party.

Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane to give court Bosasa records this week

Piet Mahasha Rampedi|Published

Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane has promised to furnish the High Court with all her Bosasa investigation financial records relating to President Cyril Ramaphosa?s ...

How the CR17 campaign funds were channelled

Piet Mahasha Rampedi , Mzilikazi Wa Afrika and Karabo Ngoepe|Published

A group of politicians, campaign managers and strategists earned millions for their roles in President Cyril Ramaphosa’s successful ANC presidential campaign.

We’re oppressed, say black professionals

Piet Mahasha Rampedi|Published

Black professionals have appealed to Julius Malema's EFF to rescue them from "oppression" by their white counterparts.