Ragavan and Govender convicted in Gupta-linked mine rehabilitation funds case
Ronica Ragavan and Pushpaveni Govender were convicted in a case involving the alleged misuse of rehabilitation funds linked to Optimum Coal Mine and Koornfontein Mines. Raphela was acquitted, with sentencing set for 1 December 2026.
In recent days, anti-immigrant protests have led to the arrest of 19 individuals in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. Rubber bullets were used by police during violent clashes in the city. The Gauteng High Court recently convicted two company directors and three mining firms associated with the Gupta family of R107.5 million in fraud and money laundering cases.
The department of Transport is contemplating amendments to National Road Traffic Regulations, which would restrict the use of driver's and learner's licenses as general identification documents. Additionally, Idac Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions Santhos Manilall has resigned from his position.
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