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Small player: Magaqa’s family demands justice for Sindiso. Photo:  CrimeWatch_RSA/X

Fadiel Adams arrest a “sideshow”, says Sindiso Magaqa family

The family of slain ANC Youth League leader Sindiso Magaqa says the arrest of National Coloured Congress leader Fadiel Adams is a distraction from the real masterminds behind the…

National Coloured Congress leader Fadiel Adams. (X/ @JustSecuCluster)

State opposes bail for MP and president of the National Coloured Congress Fadiel Adams

National Coloured Congress leader Fadiel Adams remains in custody after the state opposed bail, alleging he interfered in the investigation into the assassination of Sindiso Magaqa

NCC leader Fadiel Adams.  (@CrimeWatch_RSA/X)

MP Fadiel Adams remanded in custody as state opposes bail over ‘fugitive’ remarks

The state accused the National Cape Congress leader of abusing his parliamentary status and interfering with witnesses linked to the Sindiso Magaqa assassination case

National Coloured Congress leader Fadiel Adams. (X/ @JustSecuCluster)

MP Fadiel Adams fails to surface as an arrest warrant is issued in the Sindiso Magaqa case

The SAPS wants the Cape Coloured Congress leader to hand himself over on fraud and obstruction charges linked to the Magaqa murder probe

It seems we are back to the era of Jackie Selebi, the disgraced former police commissioner with a penchant for designer clothes, who sold police intelligence information to drug trafficker Glenn Agliotti in exchange for cash and expensive gifts.

Editorial: We can’t afford another Jackie Selebi

The testimonies of KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi and national police boss Fannie Masemola suggest the rot is deep in the police service

A scene from the movie

Death of a Whistleblower: Bravery blow by blow

A gripping South African political thriller expands on the theme of whistleblowers

Sindiso Magaqa was a proportional representation councillor at Umzimkhulu Local Municipality when he was ambushed and shot. File photo by Gallo

Magaqa murder accused not mentally fit for trial, says defence

The father of Mlungisi Ncalane told the Pietermaritzburg High Court how his son, accused three, had tried to paint a tree

Babita Deokaran
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International whistleblower awards honour four South Africans

Babita Deokaran, Thabiso Zulu, Francois van der Westhuizen and Pieter Snyders received international recognition at awards hosted by the Blueprint for Free Speech

(Graphic: John McCann)

Richard Calland: Overhaul the law to protect whistleblowers

People who don’t turn a blind eye are making an often deadly decision. Babita Deokaran is one

Extract: Mandy Wiener’s ‘The Whistleblowers’ shows the cost of speaking out

In this extract from journalist Mandy Wiener’s latest book she examines the death of ANC Youth League member Sindiso Magaqa in KwaZulu-Natal

When asked on Monday why he had not applied to cross-examine Dukwana, Duduzane Zuma said he did not believe he is actually implicated in Dukwana’s statement. ?(Malcolm Sekgothe/M&G)

ANC needs young leaders and uDuduzane could be one

Youth Day, June 16, reminds us of the role of youth in the struggle against oppression throughout the history of the ANC

The governing party was defeated at full council when its allies voted against it to stop the appointment of Maxwell Mbili. (Gianluigi Guercia/AFP)

eThekwini mayor’s supporters demand she is returned to office

​Embattled eThekwini mayor Zandile Gumede’s supporters have revolted against the ANC’s decision to place her on enforced leave

Harry Gwala district mayor Mluleki Ndobe. (Image via Salga)

Charges provisionally withdrawn against Ndobe

​Murder charges against Harry Gwala District mayor Mluleki Ndobe have been provisionally withdrawn, the Umzimkhulu Magistrates Court heard on Monday.

Accused: The mayor of Harry Gwala district, Mluleki Ndobe (centre), has been arrested. Newcastle mayor Ntuthuko Mahlaba and Durban mayor Zandile Gumede are also suspected of foul play. Photo: Mlungisi Mbele

Three mayors investigated for murders

ANC leaders Sindiso Magaqa, Wandile Ngubeni and S’bu Maphumulo were assassinated

Harry Gwala district mayor Mluleki Ndobe. (Image via Salga)

Magaqa murder accused, three others appear in court

Mluleki Ndobe and three others appeared in court in connection with the murder of former ANCYL secretary general Sindiso Magaqa

Missed opportunity: (From left) Vasu Gounden, MTK Moerane SC and Cheryl Potgieter made only cautious recommendations in their final report. (Madelene Cronjé)

Moerane commission report a dud

It failed to recommend that people implicated in the KwaZulu-Natal killings face prosecution

The commission was chaired by Advocate Marumo Moerane, SC, supported by commissioners Vasu Gounden and Professor Cheryl Potgieter. (Madelene Cronje/M&G)

Moerane Commission Report to be made public

The report’s long-awaited release comes at a time when police have made some breakthroughs in investigating the killings

The pressure brought to bear by the Hawks and whistle-blowers appears to be paying off (Graphic: John McCann/M&G)

Hawks bust group running ‘ghost’ municipal projects

The alleged scam was reported to the authority by KwaZulu-Natal’s Harry Gwala district municipality last year

Sindiso Magaqa was a proportional representation councillor at Umzimkhulu Local Municipality when he was ambushed and shot. File photo by Gallo

Suspect arrested in Sindiso Magaqa murder

The suspect is appearing in the Umzimkhulu magistrate’s court on charges of murder, conspiracy to commit murder and two counts of attempted murder

Trump and the White House have pressed on with plans to repurpose more than $6-billion from other sources, mostly already-allocated funds in the Defense Department budget. (Jonathan Ernst/Reuters)

Moses Mabhida misses deadline

Two ANC regions had until August to elect new leadership but only Harry Gwala region did so, amid threats of court action