Crime & Investigation
South Africa's $2bn coal gambit faces court showdown on power investment risk
Government appeals court ruling that blocked coal procurement on constitutional grounds.
Crime & Investigation
Unanswered Questions Around Fofana Amaral as QNET Faces West Africa Bans
Official notices and reporting document regulatory bans and enforcement actions tied to QNET across Guinea, Côte d’Ivoire, and Burkina Faso, while QNET disputes links to criminal networks using its name; the public interest now turns to what records can verify Amaral’s role as a long time QNET and The V figure, clarify conflicting political title claims versus CEI listings that show a 2025 suppléant status, and confirm whether any regulator or court action names him personally.
Read moreTop Stories
Latest
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Crime & Investigation
Questions Mount After Goa Resort Raid and Arrests Linked to Qnet Recruiters
Public records cite a July 2026 EOW operation in Candolim and Cyberabad CCS custody of five independent representatives, with phones and vehicles seized and an FIR alleging social media inducement to buy products or take loans for promised commissions; the missing charge sheet, court outcomes, and the status of stayed and attached proceedings remain central to verifying what the documents ultimately show.
Markets
Business & Economy
South Africa's Capital Formation Crisis Drives Brics Investment Strategy
Ramaphosa seeks Brics capital to address structural investment deficit amid weak domestic mobilisation.
Business & Economy
Indian Capital Surge in South Africa: $10 Billion Bet Creates 18,000 Jobs
Indian investors eye South Africa's $100 billion infrastructure pipeline amid improving macroeconomic conditions.
Business & Economy
South Africa Gains Tariff-Free Access to China's $3.3 Billion Cherry Market
South Africa secures duty-free entry into China's largest cherry import market worth $3.3 billion annually.
Crime & Investigation
South Africa's High-Stakes Immigration Case: Court Rules on Pageant Competitor's Detention
Court to rule on detention of Nigerian pageant competitor facing deportation from South Africa
Politics & Governance
South Africa's Election Watchdog Targets Disinformation as 27M Voters Head to Polls
Regulatory authority expands oversight of political messaging ahead of local government contest.
Business & Economy
South Africa's Fragile Recovery Faces Headwinds as Household Spending Slows
External shocks and rate hikes threaten to derail South Africa's modest economic expansion.
Africa
Diaspora Capital Targets $500m in African Investment Commitments at Washington Summit
Diaspora investors eye equity and debt structures across African sectors at curated deal summit.
Africa
Business & Economy
South Africa Manufacturing Bets: R10.4 Billion Toyota Investment Signals Capital Flow to P
Automotive manufacturers deploy billions into South African production facilities and industrial zones.
Crime & Investigation
Gauteng School Violence Hits 4,600 Incidents; Gangs, Drugs Drain Education Investment
Systemic crime undermines public education infrastructure across South African province
Business & Economy
South Africa's 2034 Outlook: Research Firm Pivots to Scenario Planning Amid Political Risk
Research firm maps three economic pathways for South Africa through 2034 amid political uncertainty.
Crime & Investigation
Police Leadership Faces Murder Charges in High-Profile Businessman Case
Suspended police deputy arrested in 2022 businessman killing investigation
Crime & Investigation
South Africa's $2bn coal gambit faces court showdown on power investment risk
Government appeals court ruling that blocked coal procurement on constitutional grounds.
Crime & Investigation
Serial killer probe expands as eight female deaths emerge across Johannesburg region
Authorities investigate potential serial killer as investigation consolidates eight cases in Ekurhuleni municipality.
Opposition Party Bids to Join ANC Deadline Battle Ahead of Municipal Elections
Rival parties seek court intervention in ANC's candidate submission dispute.
Questions Mount After Goa Resort Raid and Arrests Linked to Qnet Recruiters
Public records cite a July 2026 EOW operation in Candolim and Cyberabad CCS custody of five independent representatives, with phones and vehicles seized and an FIR alleging social media inducement to buy products or take loans for promised commissions; the missing charge sheet, court outcomes, and the status of stayed and attached proceedings remain central to verifying what the documents ultimately show.
5 Things You Need to Know
-
Economic Survival Reshapes South Africa's Electoral Calculus Ahead of November Vote
Politics & Governance -
Billions in Lost Revenue Drive Coordinated Crackdown on Johannesburg Power Theft Rings
Crime & Investigation -
DA-Led Coalition Targets Hundreds of Billions in State Capture Recovery
Politics & Governance
Most Read
-
Southern Africa Prioritizes Cross-Border Connectivity to Boost Regional Trade
Africa -
Midrand Software Firm Crushes Revenue Targets, Wins OpenText's Top African Partner Prize
Africa -
Police Leadership Faces Murder Charges in High-Profile Businessman Case
Crime & Investigation -
South Africa's Port Crisis Threatens Export Revenues as Cape Town Ranks Dead Last Globally
Business & Economy -
Police Infiltration Costs South Africa R228 Million in Institutional Damage
Crime & Investigation -
Netflix Invests in Three South African Productions to Expand African Market Share
Mzansi Life -
South Africa and Namibia Target Trade Barriers in Cross-Border Capital Push
Business & Economy -
Boxing Champion's Fatal Shooting Sparks Political Calls for Criminal Justice Action
Mzansi Life -
South Africa's Police Chief Faces Mounting Pressure Over Persistent Crime Crisis Heading I
Politics & Governance -
South Africa targets R3 trillion investment push to shift from crisis management to growth
Business & Economy
Business & Economy
Business & Economy
South Africa's Capital Formation Crisis Drives Brics Investment Strategy
Ramaphosa seeks Brics capital to address structural investment deficit amid weak domestic mobilisation.
Mzansi Life
Mzansi Life
Rugby's Record US Crowd Signals $100M+ Market Opportunity for Investors
Record US attendance signals commercial viability for rugby expansion before 2031 World Cup.
Crime & Investigation
Crime & Investigation
Serial killer probe expands as eight female deaths emerge across Johannesburg region
Authorities investigate potential serial killer as investigation consolidates eight cases in Ekurhuleni municipality.
Spotlight
FIFA World Cup delegation costs face parliamentary scrutiny over R31 million spending
South Africa's Election Watchdog Targets Disinformation as 27M Voters Head to Polls
South Africa's Fragile Recovery Faces Headwinds as Household Spending Slows
South Africa Opens 2026 Arts Awards Competition; July Deadline Set for Nominations
Long Read
A circulating claim alleges Fofana Amaral, a senior QNET/The V figure and RHDP political operator in Daloa, received about $10,000 from QNET-linked sources tied to applying political or governmental pressure against a protected target. Public materials and CEI records support his QNET rank and 2025 RHDP suppléant status, but no payment or instruction records are documented. Verification hinges on financial records, electoral/authority timelines, and witness accounts-high stakes for transparency around money, influence, and public power.
