Manyane Manyane

Investigations Journalist

Ramaphosa responds to US exclusion from G20 summit

Manyane Manyane|Updated

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 ...

Trump's G20 exclusion of South Africa: Implications for economic relations

Manyane Manyane|Updated

Political analysts warn that President Trump's decision to exclude South Africa from the 2026 G20 summit and halt financial support could significantly impact the ...

Ramaphosa denies knowing Maumela, says video showing him outside house of Tembisa 'looting' accused, just a coincidence

Manyane Manyane|Updated

Explore the opulent mansion of businessman Hangwani Maumela, now under heavy security following a Special Investigating Unit raid linked to a staggering R2 billion ...

US-blacklisted Russian cargo plane lands in South Africa, raising diplomatic tensions

Manyane Manyane|Updated

Could the landing of a Russian cargo aircraft in Upington worsen relations between South Africa and the US? Explore the implications of this controversial incident. ...

How the Tembisa Hospital syndicates avoided detection to loot more than R2 billion

Manyane Manyane|Updated

The Special Investigating Unit's interim report reveals a shocking R2 billion looting scandal at Tembisa Hospital, exposing the collusion between corrupt officials ...

Negotiations for Agoa: South Africa's race against time

Manyane Manyane|Updated

South Africa faces a critical moment in its negotiations to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) agreement, with experts warning that time may be ...

The dark side of trade: Maritime crime in Southern Africa

Manyane Manyane|Published

Discover how transnational criminal networks are exploiting Southern Africa's maritime routes, threatening regional security and economies. .

Ramaphosa urged to create Office of Public Integrity to combat scourge of corruption

Manyane Manyane|Updated

The National Anti-Corruption Advisory Council (NACAC) has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to establish the Office of Public Integrity (OPI) and enhance law enforcement ...

Community dialogues in every ward aim to reshape South Africa's future

Hope Ntanzi , Manyane Manyane and Simon Majadibodu|Published

National Convention spokesperson Rev Zwoitwaho Nevhutalu says the R700m dialogue budget is provisional, funded 60% by government and 40% by donors, with most funds ...

Independent Media and IOL officially withdraw from the Press Council

Manyane Manyane|Published

The company said the PCSA’s handling of the suppression of the constitutional right of its writers to express opinions has proven that the organisation has become ...

Lawyer wants court to declare DA’s advert unlawful and unconstitutional

Manyane Manyane|Published

Madikane said the advert disseminates hate speech and unfairly discriminates against ANC, EFF and black people.

Former UJ lecturer lodges complaint against advocate for dishonesty and misconduct

Manyane Manyane|Published

Dismissed UJ lecturer has lodged a complaint against Advocate Tererai Mafukidze with the Legal Practice Council (LPC), for dishonesty in an ongoing case between ...

IPID told to release report into police cover-up of Phala Phala

Manyane Manyane|Published

The ATM party said it has repeatedly requested the investigation report into 11 allegations relating to police cover-ups of the scandal.

Legal action threatened over Phala Phala report

Manyane Manyane|Published

Mashukuca also said he consulted section 12 of the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) 2 of 2000 regarding exemptions and office of the Inspector-General ...

Phala Phala Farmgate: Cele, spooks pundit accused of blocking access to report

Manyane Manyane|Published

Concerns over why Cele and Office of the Inspector-General of Intelligence are trying to keep a critical report on Phala Phala events a secret.

WesBank accused of overcharging client

Manyane Manyane|Published

Bank ordered to refund overcharged client.

Marshalltown fire activists disappointed after report failed to compensate victims

Manyane Manyane|Published

Monetary compensation of the victims and their families, as well as housing assistance falls outside the ambit and mandate of the commission.

Former DG suspects Parliament is protecting Pravin

Manyane Manyane|Published

Tlhakudi expressed his disappointment and sadness in the letter written to Acting Speaker Lechesa Tsenoli in which he also demanded answers as to why the matter, ...

Young teacher irate after being told her post was not approved two weeks into the job

Manyane Manyane|Published

This was an opportunity that Kgahlane would not miss and wanted to grab with both hands. She also saw it a chance to get her dream job and take care of her family, ...

Court bid to declare RAF, its board and CEO delinquent

Manyane Manyane|Published

A Cape Town-based law firm said it brought the application to declare RAF directors delinquent for misleading Parliament, being found to be in contempt of court ...

APLA veteran reported law firm to LPC for allegedly receiving payment

Manyane Manyane|Published

Thomson Wilks’ director Bartho van Tonder allegedly told him that he did not know what the money was intended for, and later told him that he could use it to pay ...

Fired DG asks Ramaphosa to ensure minister is held accountable in SAA deal

Manyane Manyane|Published

Tlhakudi said his request was in consideration with Ramaphosa’s commitment in the past to ensuring a professional and capable public service.

Judge President Mlambo and Judge Mudau reported to JCC and Chief Justice

Manyane Manyane|Published

In the letters issued to JCC and the Chief Justice, Matizirofa and her legal attorneys said there was a rising trend in the legal profession of demonstrating disrespect ...

Arrest is a weapon to fight political battle, says family of Magashule’s former PA

Manyane Manyane|Published

Cholota’s uncle, Nyembezi Cholota, who spoke on behalf of the family, said this was after the NPA announced that she would be a state witness without consulting ...

Fears as SA corruption grows uncontrollably

Manyane Manyane|Published

Governance expert and political analyst Sandile Swana said this was a sign that President Cyril Ramaphosa has failed to attend to corruption and crime, adding that ...