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  • Fri, March 28, 2025

by: News24
in: Business and Finance

Ex-Denel chairperson, former CEO in court on corruption charges

Two officials from state arms manufacturer Denel appeared in the Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crime Court on Friday on multiple counts of corruption for their alleged involvement in the irregular approval and establishment of the Denel Asia joint venture.
  • Mon, March 17, 2025

by: News24
in: Media and Entertainment

'I have tried begging': Singer Grimes pleas with Elon Musk to protect their kids' privacy

Singer Grimes, who shares three children with Elon Musk, took to social media to express her concern about her kids' being in the public eye.
  • Sun, March 16, 2025

by: News24
in: Stocks and Investing

The dangers of falling for the AI market hype

Brocklebank said the US is a phenomenal economy, with incredible strength and dynamism and AI is a real and powerful phenomenon, but the markets are pricing in utmost certainty about who will emerge as winners from these two phenomena. Market cycles show predicting winners, especially when consensus is as extreme as it is now, is risky, he said.

by: News24
in: Media and Entertainment

Samay Raina's Show In Delhi Gets Cancelled Amid India's Got Latent Row: Report

Samay Raina has been been involved in a controversy due to his popular YouTube show 'India's Got Latent' and is still facing the heat of it.
  • Fri, March 14, 2025

by: News24
in: Business and Finance

New VAT-free foods: Most canned veg still excluded, but oxtail, tongue may be in

Most canned vegetables will not be included in the list of zero-rated food products, according to new VAT legislation proposed by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, in contrast to comments made in his budget speech this year.

by: News24
in: Media and Entertainment

'Building a future': Reality star Gogo Maweni's husband, Sabelo Mgube, addresses cheating rumours

Controversial traditional healer and reality star Gogo Maweni's husband, Sabelo Mgube, has addressed recent rumours of infidelity stirred by a viral voice note.
  • Tue, March 11, 2025

by: News24
in: Science and Technology

IEC announces e-voting journey, but warns it will be slow and mindful of many loopholes

As the IEC launched a debate around the introduction of e-voting this week, it has already warned that the issue should be treated with due sensitivity given the digital divide in the country and concerns about security and trust that may arise.
  • Mon, March 10, 2025

by: News24
in: Media and Entertainment

'It's absolutely sickening and ludicrous': Ishmael Songo responds to death hoax

Actor Ishmael Songo has refuted false rumours of his death circulating on social media, reassuring fans that he is very much alive.
  • Sun, March 9, 2025

by: News24
in: Media and Entertainment

Shahid Kapoor Finally Talks About Reunion With Kareena Kapoor At IIFA 2025, Says 'Its Totally..'

Bollywood fans were surprised when Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor Khan met at IIFA 2025. Putting and end to all the buzz, Shahid has now finally opened up on this.
  • Sat, March 8, 2025

by: News24
in: Business and Finance

Could we still see a hike in VAT when the budget is tabled?

South Africans may still face an increase in VAT when the revised budget is tabled in March unless the government's proposed spending plans are revised.
  • Thu, March 6, 2025

by: News24
in: Media and Entertainment

Baby No. 14? Elon Musk silent on alleged 13th child as he seemingly confirms new baby son Seldon

Elon Musk has seemingly confirmed the birth of his 14th child as a custody battle between Musk and his alleged 13th child's mother Ashley St. Clair continues to intensify.
  • Wed, March 5, 2025

by: News24
in: Politics and Government

'No space for corruption' and 'arrogance' in ANC: New KZN convenor Jeff Radebe lays down the law

ANC KwaZulu-Natal convener Jeff Radebe has made it clear to all the recently announced 66 task team leaders in the province that there is "no space for corruption" under the new leadership.
  • Sun, March 2, 2025

by: News24
in: Health and Fitness

LIVE | Oscars 2025: Stars assemble for Hollywood's biggest night

The film starring Ralph Fiennes and Isabella Rossellini earned top honors from Britain's BAFTAs, and the Hollywood actors' SAG Award for best cast."It is an old-school thriller with an all-star cast," said Coley.
  • Wed, February 19, 2025

by: News24
in: Business and Finance

LIVE | Budget postponed to 12 March following Cabinet clash over VAT hike to 17%

The government is scrambling for extra revenue to keep a lid on South Africa's growing debt burden while continuing to fund the machinery of state amid rising healthcare and social services costs and a public sector wage hike.
  • Tue, February 18, 2025

by: News24
in: Business and Finance

News24 invites you to unpack the Budget with Godongwana and Kieswetter

News24 writer-at-large Carol Paton will unpack the Budget with Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, SA Revenue Service Commissioner Edward Kieswetter, and Standard Bank chief economist Goolam Ballim.
  • Mon, February 17, 2025

by: News24
in: Media and Entertainment

'Don't Ask. We are adults': Khanyi Mbau and Kudzai Mushonga kiss and make-up

Reality TV star and actor Khanyi Mbau announced via Instagram on Monday that she and Kudzai Mushonga are back together again.
  • Wed, February 12, 2025

by: News24
in: Business and Finance

SA will likely wait until 2026 to lower inflation target, investors and analysts say

South Africa will probably wait until next year to lower its inflation target, according to a Bloomberg survey of investors and analysts.
  • Mon, February 10, 2025

by: News24
in: Sports and Competition

PHOTOS | 'A week of heart, hope, and heroes': Harry and Meghan visit Canada for 2025 Invictus Games

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle arrived in Vancouver, Canada, last week for the Duke of Sussex's 2025 Invictus Games.

by: News24
in: Media and Entertainment

'She got booed out of the stadium': Donald Trump trolls Taylor Swift after 'unforgiving' Super Bowl

Donald Trump mocked pop star Taylor Swift after the singer was booed Sunday at the Super Bowl during the Kansas City Chiefs defeat to the Philadelphia Eagles.
  • Tue, February 4, 2025

by: News24
in: Media and Entertainment

Judge threatens to speed up trial date, critiques Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni lawyers' media tactics

Lawyers for Hollywood stars Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively faced off Monday in their $400 million defamation fight, as Baldoni's side dropped a cache of case documents online.
  • Sat, January 18, 2025

by: News24
in: Science and Technology

Where to for matriculants as universities face a deluge of applications

More than 300 000 matriculants achieved a bachelor's pass and qualified for university admission. However, as there are far fewer places than applications, the hopes and dreams of some of these young people will either be delayed or crushed.
  • Fri, January 17, 2025

by: News24
in: Media and Entertainment

'It will fail': Blake Lively rebuts Justin Baldoni's explosive lawsuit against her and Ryan Reynolds

Actor and director Justin Baldoni has filed a $400 million lawsuit against his It Ends with Us co-star Blake Lively and her husband Ryan Reynolds, according to US media.
  • Wed, January 15, 2025

by: News24
in: Media and Entertainment

Neil Gaiman denies abuse: Bestselling author faces multiple sexual assault allegations

Author Neil Gaiman has been accused of sexual assault by multiple women in a New York Magazine cover story. In interviews with journalist Lila Shapiro for her story There Is No Safe Word, the women detailed harrowing and violent stories of their interactions with Gaiman, where he would ask them to call him "master".
  • Sun, January 12, 2025

by: News24
in: Media and Entertainment

Celebrity basher and influencer Musa Khawula nabbed at KZN tavern

The serial cybercrime offender is facing at least seven charges, including contravening the Cybercrimes Act, assault and crimen injuria.
  • Thu, January 9, 2025

by: News24
in: Media and Entertainment

Beloved South African music legend Doc Shebeleza dies at 51

South African music legend Doc Shebeleza, known for his influential contributions to the industry, died this morning at the age of 51, leaving the nation in mourning.

by: News24
in: Media and Entertainment

Kelly Khumalo slams eNCA for 'disrespectful' error as host mistakenly reports her death

In a recent broadcast, eNCA host Shahan Ramkissoon mistakenly reported the death of musician Kelly Khumalo, confusing her with the actual deceased, musician Winnie Khumalo.
  • Thu, January 2, 2025

by: News24
in: Media and Entertainment

Swiss socialite Jocelyne Wildenstein, known as 'catwoman,' dies at 79 in Paris

Swiss socialite Jocelyne Wildenstein, also known as "catwoman" due to her extensive plastic surgery, has died at the age of 79, according to her partner.
  • Wed, January 1, 2025

by: News24
in: Stocks and Investing

Small to mid-cap stocks may have further to run in 2025 - despite Trump

Andrew Joannou, the portfolio manager of the Ninety One emerging companies fund, says though small- to mid-cap stocks have rallied since the formation of the government of national unity (GNU) they may have further room to run in 2025.
  • Tue, December 31, 2024

by: News24
in: Media and Entertainment

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie reach divorce settlement, ending eight-year saga

Famed actors Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie signed off on a divorce settlement Monday, according to People Magazine, marking a turning point in the eight-year legal saga.
  • Mon, December 30, 2024

by: News24
in: Media and Entertainment

'A little giant has fallen:' Tributes pour in for Dada Masilo, a visionary in dance

Acclaimed South African dancer and choreographer Dada Masilo died on Sunday 29 December, after a brief illness. She was 39 years old.
  • Wed, December 18, 2024

by: News24
in: Politics and Government

WATCH | Government extends spaza shop registration deadline

The government has extended the registration deadline for spaza shops and other food handling shops to 28 February 2025.
  • Sun, December 15, 2024

by: News24
in: Politics and Government

EFF ready to enter government when the GNU collapses - Malema

The EFF is waiting for the government of national unity (GNU) to collapse, after which it will swoop and form part of the parties to govern South Africa.
  • Mon, December 9, 2024

by: News24
in: Media and Entertainment

Charmaine Mtinta addresses 'damaging allegations' around her shocking Smoke and Mirrors exit

Veteran actress Charmaine Mtinta addressed rumours surrounding her exit from Smoke and Mirrors while fans anticipate her next role. The show is gearing up for an exciting festive crossover with Isitha: The Enemy.
  • Fri, December 6, 2024

by: News24
in: Media and Entertainment

'Experimenting with things we've never done': Big Brother Mzansi returns with fiery drama in January

Big Brother Mzansi airs on Mzansi Magic on DStv 161, from Sunday, 12 January 2025. Fans can also follow the 24-hour channel (198) for non-stop updates and drama.

Ex-Denel chairperson, former CEO in court on corruption charges

Two officials from state arms manufacturer Denel appeared in the Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crime Court on Friday on multiple counts of corruption for their alleged involvement in the irregular approval and establishment of the Denel Asia joint venture.
The article from News24 reports that Daniel Mantsha, the former chairperson of Denel, and his wife, along with former CEO of Denel Land Systems, Zwelakhe Ntshepe, appeared in the Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court on charges of corruption. They are accused of defrauding Denel of over R11 million through a scheme involving the creation of a fake company, which was used to siphon funds from Denel. The charges include fraud, corruption, and money laundering. The case has been postponed to April 10 for further investigation, and the accused were released on bail. This legal action follows an investigation by Denel's internal audit and the Special Investigating Unit (SIU), highlighting significant governance and financial oversight issues within the state-owned defense company.

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https://www.news24.com/news24/southafrica/news/ex-denel-chairperson-former-ceo-in-court-on-corruption-charges-20250328

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