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Supporters of Jair Bolsonaro, the far-right leader of Brazil’s Social Liberal Party, react during the election in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday. Bolsonaro openly holds democracy in contempt. (Pilar Olivares/Reuters)

Two more VBS execs provisionally sequestrated

Andile Ramavhunga was provisionally sequestrated, along with Robert Madzonga

In an affidavit, VBS bank’s curator Anoosh Rooplal had named Robert Madzonga as being among the “controlling minds” behind the alleged fraud saga. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Former VBS boss only heard of ‘looting’ after it happened, advocate argues

During proceedings on Wednesday, Robert Madzonga’s advocate, said his client only became aware of the looting on March 11 this year

Transnet Freight Rail chief executive Siza Mzimela has resigned

Siza Mzimela appointed acting CEO of struggling SA Express

Current acting SA Express CEO Matsietsi Mokholo will be taking up a new position in the Presidency.

Tshifhiwa Matodzi, Andile Ramavhunga and Mduduzi Ndzingi (Gallo Images/Sowetan)

VBS head’s explanation of R15m bonus is ‘absurd’, court hears

VBS CEO Andile Ramavhunga became the focus of sequestration proceedings in the Johannesburg high court on Tuesday afternoon

Robert Madzonga. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Three VBS execs provisionally sequestrated, Vele liquidated

The sequestration and liquidation matter, which is ongoing, is being heard in the Johannesburg high court on Tuesday

Michael Cohen as sentenced to three years in prison in December, after admitting to having paid hush money during the 2016 election to two women who said they had had affairs with Donald Trump. (Eduardo Munoz Alvarez/Getty Images)

VBS saga: Municipalities in for half-a-decade wait for a fraction of R1.5bn deposits

Disciplinary action is going to be lodged against those responsible – from the bank and the municipalities – for the funds ending up with VBS.

Victims of the VBS Mutual Bank (VBS) scandal who lost their life savings say it is ironic that Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) members are demanding the return of “stolen” land while failing to pay back the money they allegedly received unlawfully from the bank.

The plans to expand VBS if ‘looting’ wasn’t exposed

VBS Mutual Bank was set to become a commercial bank

The Sita head office near Pretoria, where some directors general claim they were sent, or rather banished, when their ministers wanted them out of a position of influence. Madelene Cronjé, M&G

Death threats and dismissals: Inside SITA’s ‘clean-up’ probes

Among several investigations relating to the agency are two which former president Jacob Zuma previously ordered

The Sita head office near Pretoria

Death threats and dismissals: Inside SITA’s ‘clean-up’ probes

Among several investigations relating to the agency are two which former president Jacob Zuma previously ordered

The chairperson of VBS Mutual Bank

Power struggle rocks VBS bank’s main shareholder

Two Vele Investments bigwigs are at the heart of a power struggle as the VBS fraud saga continues

Maiden’s Cove

Factors fuelling fight over Cape Town’s controversial R1bn prime land tender

Residents are trying to have the City of Cape Town’s decision to sell and lease a portion of prime land between Clifton and Camps Bay reversed

(Tracey Adams)

Cape Town investigation unit reinstated following shut down by De Lille

On Wednesday, the National Council of Provinces accepted a motion to see that the Special Investigation Unit gets back on its feet

Minister of Public Works Patricia de Lille.

Determined De Lille readies herself for DA disciplinary processes

‘My lawyers have indicated to the DA’s federal legal commission that I expect the disciplinary hearing to be open to the media’

The massive case

SA links in US-Hezbollah illegal exporting case

According to US court documents, dollars were said to have been transferred to SA company bank accounts for the apparent purchasing of the items

City of Cape Town transport head Melissa Whitehead.

City of Cape Town transport head Melissa Whitehead suspended

During a closed session, the council voted to place Whitehead on precautionary suspension pending an investigation into her conduct

Minister Patricia De Lille says government is capable of turning the tide.

De Lille’s controversial Cape Town investigating unit ‘shut down’ could be reversed

"To claim that the SIU is not allowed to run the investigations they have been doing for years would mean that all other specialist units should stop"

De Lille has recently come under fire, facing several allegations levelled at her by colleagues. (Gallo)

DA FedEx resolves to formally charge, investigate De Lille

This comes after months of serious claims and counterclaims between the City of Cape Town and De Lille.

According to the Mine Health and Safety Act, inspectors can check on a mining operation at any time. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

DA resolves to formally charge and investigate De Lille

This comes following months of serious claims and counterclaims, involving allegations of intimidation, criminality and misconduct

In the proposed amendment

Confidential report reveals De Lille may be ‘guilty of gross misconduct’

De Lille is seeking legal advice on the report which she says contains errors that were never rectified, despite her having pointed them out.

Crime stats: Murder and burglary on the rise

Bail bids reveal underworld tentacles dig deep and stretch across SA border

Several bail applications of figures linked to nightclub security have shed light on just how murky and entrenched underworld activities are.