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'We are making significant progress,’ NPA head Shamila Batohi tells MPs, refuting allegations that the NPA is failing.

South Africa only has the United Arab Emirates' word that they ever held Rajesh and Atul Gupta in custody.

The Lady R, a sanctioned Russian vessel, which docked in Simon’s Town in December 2022 has placed South Africa in the crosshairs of the US.

In the wake of South Africa’s failed bid to extradite the Guptas, Essa ought to be the next-best mission, but he gets to rebrand himself at home.

Shamila Batohi has tried and tried again to get reform of the NPA moving, but there appears to be a lack of political will to do so.

None of the 11 recommendations for Parliament made by Chief Justice Raymond Zondo in the reports emanating from the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Allegations of State Capture will have been implemented by May 23. This means Parliament will miss its self-imposed target.

Cabinet has reaffirmed its commitment to building a capable, ethical and developmental state as allegations of corruption related to funds associated with the country’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic have surfaced.

The JSE’s 1% decrease on Thursday masks the level to which financiers have actually discarded business that hold

Halfway through the tenure of National Prosecuting Authority head Shamila Batohi, who took up the reins in February 2019, questions continue to be asked about the performance of the state prosecution agency – and now the Department of Justice says it’s tightening the screws.

City Press | May 13