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The new director of the NPA

Willie’s shock gambit ups the stakes at NPA

The deputy NPA head is squaring off against his boss and fellow deputy with a damning affidavit.

The new director of the NPA

She’s the boss: Jiba’s stunning comeback

Shaun Abrahams has the title of NPA director, but his controversial deputy has the power after he brazenly ignored the serious challenges against her.

Pillay was suspended twice — the first time on December 5 2014 which he challenged and was reinstated, and again on January 21 2015 — as he was instrumental in setting up the “rogue unit”. (David Harrison/MG)

Sars set for ‘rogue unit’ showdown

Efforts to forge a political settlement appear to have been scuppered by a controversial report.

Suspended SAA chief executive Monwabisi Kalawe

SAA blasts boss’s ‘clingwrap’ deal

Airline says Kalawe’s claims of whistle-blowing do not qualify as protected disclosures under the Act

Deputy prosecutions chief Willie Hofmeyr questions the trustworthiness of everyone in the Mbeki inner circle.

Spy tapes: Can Hofmeyr keep Zuma off the hook?

The deputy prosecutions chief points an accusing finger at Thabo Mbeki. But his version may have more clout at Luthuli House than in court.

Zak Yacoob’s

JZ ignores damning NPA report

Recommendations against the key actors in the Richard Mdluli fraud case have gone unheeded.

Former Police Minister, Nathi Nhleko. File photo

Suzman Foundation challenges Dramat’s suspension in court

The Helen Suzman Foundation has asked the High Court in Pretoria to overturn the suspension of embattled Hawks boss Anwa Dramat.

The representations submitted by Moyane in response to the recommendations of the Nugent Commission failed entirely to deal with the substantive issues the report raised, in Ramaphosa’s view. (Leon Sadiki)

Tax boss’s actions under scrutiny

Documents raise major questions about the suspension of two top Sars officials

​The M&G this week reported that as Zuma’s private architect

Nkandla: Architect of Zuma’s downfall?

By going after President Jacob Zuma’s architect, the Special Investigating Unit could break the conspiracy of silence.

Mokotedi Mpshe’s decision to drop corruption charges went against advice, memos show. (Lisa Skinner, M&G)

Spy tapes: Explosive and under wraps

The continued cover-up reveals the precariousness of the National Prosecuting Authority’s Jacob Zuma ruling.

The question clearly divided the members of the JSC as Democratic Alliance MP Glynnis Breytenbach systematically asked all six candidates how they felt about a judicial officer remaining on the bench after a finding of gross misconduct “based on underlying dishonesty”.

NPA accuses Kumba lawyer of fabrication

Fur continued to fly in dramatic fashion at the disciplinary hearing of suspended prosecutor Glynnis Breytenbach.

South Africans have a right to know

EDITOR’S COMMENT: ANC delegates must make their choice with the fullest possible knowledge of each candidate’s suitability for high office.

All the president’s willing benefactors

Here are the people the auditors’ report identifies as having paid more than R7-million to benefit Jacob Zuma between 1995 and 2006.

President Jacob Zuma.

Auditors’ secret report reveals how millions flowed to President Zuma

Exposed: An auditors’ report lays bare how a range of benefactors funded a reckless president’s lifestyle by more than R7-million.

ANC president Jacob Zuma.

Zuma tapes: A timeline

We look back at the 10 years since the M&G first revealed that the Scorpions were investigating then-deputy president Jacob Zuma.

In August, Thabo Mbeki withdrew his legal representation from the commission pending finalisation of assistance from the State. (Oupa Nkosi, M&G)

Jacob Zuma’s decade of destruction

After a 10-year legal war, President Jacob Zuma is trying to prevent the tapes that got him off the hook from being made public.

President Jacob Zuma.

Zuma tapes: A timeline

We look back at the 10 years since the M&G first revealed that the Scorpions were investigating then-deputy president Jacob Zuma.

The matter relates to an incident in 2010 where former leaders Julius Malema, Andile Lili and Floyd Shivambu allegedly referred to Helen Zille as a racist. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Sars pursues millions in undeclared income

According to a tax judgment obtained by Sars in the North Gauteng High Court, Julius Malema has been assessed for income tax of about R4.7-million.

Expelled ANC Youth League leader Julius Malema.

Malema’s time of reckoning

A three-car juggernaut of investigations is steaming down on Julius Malema, and he has lined up a powerful defence team as they approach final stages.

Reinstated SIU official thanks pals

Controversial employee keeps her friends — and new boss — close.