
West Coast farmer critically injured in violent livestock theft attack
A West Coast farmer is fighting for his life after being attacked with knives by suspected livestock thieves near Lamberts Bay. Three suspects arrested.
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A West Coast farmer is fighting for his life after being attacked with knives by suspected livestock thieves near Lamberts Bay. Three suspects arrested.

A Stellenbosch law firm clerk has been jailed for seven years after stealing over R13 million from the firm's trust account through 171 fraudulent transfers.

The MK party has demanded sweeping corruption probes into the health department after three senior officials, including the director general, were arrested by the Hawks.

Mashazi faces questions over a R3.5m London jet trip linked to a fuel contract, while three Health Department officials were arrested for corruption.

Five suspects aged 20 to 83 appeared in court after police seized 418 lobsters worth nearly R210 000 during a West Coast red tide operation.

Health DG Dr Sandile Buthelezi and two senior officials granted R10 000 bail each after appearing in court on theft and fraud charges.

Three senior Health Department officials, including DG Sandile Buthelezi, arrested by Hawks over alleged R1m fraud and theft.