
BEE laws used to cover ANC corruption – Helen Zille
Helen Zille, the Chairperson of the Federal Council of the Democratic Alliance, said BEE often legalises what other countries would consider pure corruption.
SATURDAY, 31 JANUARY 2026, 13:39

Helen Zille, the Chairperson of the Federal Council of the Democratic Alliance, said BEE often legalises what other countries would consider pure corruption.
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For the first time ever, the final matches of the European Champions League group phase will commence at the same time. With competition for places in the round of 16 tight, this will create an exciting final round.

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Sepp Blatter was served as FIFA President for 17 years between 1998 to 2015 when he resigned following corruption investigation on him.

Mark Sergeant has been appointed as Sun International’s chief operating officer for gaming, responsible for land-based casino revenue across the group.
In South Africa, this summer has given us a vivid illustration of the potential havoc to come – fires in the Western Cape and floods in Mpumalanga and Limpopo. Here are four areas where the country should be taking climate action in the year ahead.