Manyane Manyane

Investigations Journalist

South Africa's commitment to the G20 despite US withdrawal

Manyane Manyane|Published

President Cyril Ramaphosa reaffirms South Africa's commitment to the G20 despite the US's decision to exclude the country from the 2026 summit, addressing allegations ...

Ramaphosa's ties to Maumela: Neighbour alleges multiple visits during investigation

Manyane Manyane and Mashudu Sadike|Published

President Cyril Ramaphosa faces increasing scrutiny over his frequent presence at the home of alleged Tembisa Hospital looter Hangwani Maumela.

How criminals use online marketplaces to traffic illegal firearms in Western Cape

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Police investigations reveal how criminals are using online marketplaces and covert couriers to transport illegal firearms, highlighting the challenges faced by ...

Gauteng and Cape Town face imminent water crisis, report reveals

Manyane Manyane|Published

A new report reveals that Gauteng and Western Cape are set to face increasing water scarcity due to rising populations, prompting urgent calls for infrastructure ...

Alarming rise in weapon smuggling through fresh goods trucks in the Western Cape

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A recent report reveals that trucks transporting fresh goods from Namibia to the Western Cape are being exploited to smuggle illegal firearms, exacerbating gang ...

Sibiya's legal maneuvers to reclaim position amid task team controversy

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Suspended Deputy Police Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya is leveraging tensions between acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia and Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola ...

Justice delayed: NPA's renewed efforts in Marikana Massacre prosecutions

Manyane Manyane|Published

The National Prosecuting Authority announces the reinstatement of the case against police officers acquitted in the Marikana Massacre, amid ongoing calls for accountability ...

Arrest claims linked to police commissioner Masemola

Manyane Manyane|Published

Police commissioner Fannie Masemola is allegedly on the brink of arrest, with analysts warning that this could expose a web of corruption within the South African ...

Allegations of corruption lead to imminent arrest of Police Commissioner Masemola

Manyane Manyane|Published

Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola is reportedly facing arrest for alleged corruption involving slush funds and improper property acquisitions, as investigations ...

South Africa's trade talks with Trump may be in vain, analysts warn

Manyane Manyane and Mashudu Sadike|Published

Political analysts express doubts over South Africa's trade negotiations with US President Trump, as looming tariffs threaten to undermine the country's export competitiveness. ...

South African government rejects US report on farm attacks

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The South African Presidency has rejected a US report claiming that farm attacks are not ordinary crimes, accusing the US of perpetuating a disinformation campaign. ...

Matshela Koko won’t challenge court ruling on R1.56bn Eskom, ABB settlement

Loyiso Sidimba and Manyane Manyane|Published

Former acting Eskom CEO Matshela Koko will not appeal a court ruling that dismissed his attempt to intervene in a R1. 56 billion settlement agreement with ABB South ...

Ernest Khoza loses court bid to challenge Outa's corruption report

Manyane Manyane|Published

Ernest Khoza, former chairperson of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme, faces a setback as the Johannesburg High Court dismisses his application to remove ...

Seven top cops, including crime intelligence head, face suspension over alleged corruption

Loyiso Sidimba and Manyane Manyane|Published

Seven high-ranking police officers, including Lieutenant-General Dumisani Khumalo, are at risk of suspension as investigations into corruption and misconduct unfold, ...

Calls for Minister Nkabane's resignation grow as MKP joins the fray

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UmKhonto weSizwe Party calls for the removal of Higher Education Minister Nobuhle Nkabane due to allegations of corruption and misleading Parliament, raising concerns ...

Call for Transport Minister to suspend penalties for motorists amid driving licence backlog

Manyane Manyane|Published

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy is urged to waive fines for expired driving licence cards as the Department of Transport grapples with a backlog of 690,000 cards ...

The enigma of Markus Jooste's death

Manyane Manyane|Published

More than a year after the mysterious death of former Steinhoff CEO Markus Jooste, critical information remains elusive, raising questions about the investigation's ...

Rising costs of maintaining outdated driving licence machine alarm South African watchdogs

Manyane Manyane|Published

Amid ongoing discussions about a new licence card machine, the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa) raises concerns over the financial implications of maintaining ...

Blind SA welcomes court ruling for independent inquiry into school mistreatment

Manyane Manyane|Published

The Pietermaritzburg High Court has ordered an independent investigation into allegations of mistreatment and sexual violence at the Arthur Blaxall School for the ...

DA raises alarm over missing inmates at Pollsmoor Juvenile Centre

Manyane Manyane|Published

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has called for accountability regarding the alarming number of missing inmates at the Pollsmoor juvenile centre, raising concerns about ...

Surge in women-headed households in South Africa amid economic challenges - Stats SA

Manyane Manyane|Published

Explore the latest findings from Statistics South Africa on the increasing number of women-headed households, the persistent gender pay gap, and the implications ...

DA demands urgent probe into missing inmates at Pollsmoor Correctional Centre

Manyane Manyane|Published

The DA demands urgent answers from Minister Pieter Groenewald regarding the alarming disappearance of two dangerous inmates from Pollsmoor Correctional Centre, raising ...

Nakba Day: A global call for Palestinian solidarity at the Castle of Good Hope

Manyane Manyane|Published

Thousands gathered at the Castle of Good Hope to commemorate Nakba Day, marking 77 years of Palestinian dispossession and calling for an end to the violence in Gaza. ...

Job losses loom as Saftu and Cosatu highlight South Africa's manufacturing crisis

Manyane Manyane|Published

Saftu and Cosatu raise alarms over job losses as South Africa's manufacturing sector faces a significant downturn, with production declining for five consecutive ...

Department of Transport seeks interim fix for licence card backlog

Manyane Manyane|Published

The Department of Transport is urgently seeking an interim solution to the ongoing driving licence crisis, as over 700,000 cards remain unprinted due to frequent ...