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Glynnis Underhill

Glynnis Underhill has been in journalism for more years than she cares to remember. She loves a good story as much now as she did when she first started. The only difference is today she hopes she is giving something back to the country.

South African poet and author Don Mattera.

From the archives: Don Mattera tells Capetonians to live Madiba’s message

Celebrated South African writer Don Mattera has addressed a crowd in Khayelitsha in remembrance of former president Nelson Mandela.

Seventy-two countries co-operated on the military front in the battle for Mosul but abdicated their duty to care for the wounded and sick. (Bulent Kilic/AFP)

ANC report on Marius Fransman says sexual harassment claims may be true

The organisation’s Western Cape chairperson withdraws case against party following internal investigation.

Medupi

How Nene thwarted Zuma’s R30m plan to woo Al-Bashir

Then finance minister Nhlanhla Nene quashed Dudu Myeni’s bid to force SAA to fly an "unprofitable" route to Khartoum – at Jacob Zuma’s behest.

The NPA has yet to receive a docked on Nompumelelo Ntuli-Zuma’s alleged poison plot.

Ntuli-Zuma’s poison case remains shrouded in mystery

The president’s second wife remains exiled from Nkandla almost a year after claims surfaced that she tried to poison her husband, Jacob Zuma.

Hlaudi Motsoeneng’s farcical disciplinary hearing

The prosecutor involved in the SABC chief operating officer’s hearing has been controversially dismissed.

Cops light up for Hlaudi

The SABC head honcho’s legal team were bemused to find a blue-light brigade ushering them to court.

Jiba was acting NDPP from December 28 2011 until August 30 2013. (Gallo)

NPA on edge as Jiba battles loom

Two court cases have deputy national director of public prosecutions Nomgcobo Jiba with her back against the wall.

Faith Muthambi needs to clarify certain issues regarding her role in appointing SABC chief operating officer Hlaudi ­Motsoeneng.

Day of reckoning for SABC’s Motsoeneng

But there’s no sign yet that Communications Minister Faith Muthambi will be asked to explain her role in Hlaudi Motsoeneng’s rise to the top.

Faith, Hope and the SABC’s charity

Hlaudi Motsoeneng’s huge salary from the broadcaster is the least of its board’s concerns.

Booysen successfully had racketeering charges levelled against him set aside in the Durban high court.

Hawks boss: I was ‘set up’ to silence corruption investigations

Top KZN cop Johan Booysen is hauling the state to court, claiming he was falsely accused to put a lid on his corruption-busting activities.

JSC commissioner Mathole Motshekga said he was concerned the backlash against Judge Thokozile Masipa’s judgment in the murder trial of Paralympian Oscar Pistorius might “stigmatise” the new Limpopo division.

Fame not a factor as JSC punts Makgoba as Limpopo top judge

The judge in the Oscar Pistorius trial and another jurist who is a friend of Cyril Ramaphosa failed to clinch an endorsement for the new post.

Retired judge Chiman Patel could still be replaced by KwaZulu-Natal deputy judge president Achmat Jappie

Jappie set to replace Patel despite his off-the-cuff comment

The KZN judge received the nod to become the province’s judge president despite his jest that he charmed potential female competitors.

“I became a virtual recluse … the stress led to my decision to retire early.” — Chiman Patel

KZN top judge Chiman Patel sues state for R3m

Former KwaZulu-Natal judge president Chiman Patel is seeking R3-million from the government for malicious prosecution.

Lieutenant Colonel Stephan van Zyl

‘Guptas? Never heard of them’

A leaked transcript sheds new light on the saga of the family linked to Jacob Zuma using Waterkloof as its personal airport for wedding guests.

Rape ‘not an acceptable job risk’

By awarding damages to a doctor raped on duty, the courts are warning employers to look after staff

The spotlight at the trial of Shrien Dewani for the murder of his wife has now turned to Zola Tongo’s reliability as he is the only witness who had contact with Dewani.

Dewani: ‘Amateurish’ killers lured by money, says state

The co-conspirators in the murder of Anni Dewani were all in financial difficulties and lured by the money on offer, according to the state.

Dewani trial takes another twist

As the law runs its course, Anni Hindocha’s family might never find out why Shrien Dewani would give conflicting versions about his wife’s ring.

Who really paid for Dewani hitman’s funeral?

The police want to know why a mystery donor or foreign human rights group would fund the large legal costs of a man who had chosen a life of crime.

The family of Anni Dewani expressed disappointment at a court ruling to dismiss charges of murder against Shrien Dewani.

Dewani gets day off from court for Anni’s anniversary

Shrien Dewani requested a day off to mark the fourth anniversary of wife Anni Hindocha’s death as emails between the two revealed her unhappiness.

Arms deal critics face criminal action if they shun Seriti

The Seriti Commission has dismissed "baseless and malicious assertions" that it is a cover-up, and began issuing subpoenas to three of its critics.