The NPA needs investment and government commitment

[ad_1] While fighting corruption remains the top priority for the NPA, the national director of public prosecution is concerned about possible budget cuts. FILE: NDPP Shamila Batohi at Union Buildings in Pretoria on December 4, 2018. Image: EWN JOHANNESBURG – The head of the National Tax Authority (NPA), Shamila Batohi, …

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More arrests expected in VBS R2.3bn heist

[ad_1] The VBS Mutual Bank “heist” saga of R2.3 billion took an unexpected turn when the prosecution announced that more people would be arrested in the alleged looting scheme. These revelations emerged during the appearance of seven of the top executives of the deceased bank, who appeared Thursday in the …

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Teachers detained for questioning when Lesufi closes two schools

[ad_1] By Sihle Mlambo 9h ago Share this article: SharecheepShareShareShareEmailShare Johannesburg: Undocumented teachers were questioned Thursday after Gauteng’s MEC of Education, Panyaza Lesufi, closed schools that were allegedly operating illegally. The Gauteng Department of Education had received complaints that Wisdom English Private School in Ivory Park, Ekurhuleni, and True Grace …

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VBS case postponed as more arrests loom

[ad_1] VBS Mutual Bank’s court case has been postponed until January 2021 as the state wants to add more charges and more defendants. The Hawks indicated yesterday that their investigation has shown that they may be arresting more people in connection with R2bn’s looting of retiree money at VBS Bank. …

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