A 'political witch-hunt' has cost the police ministry R17.2-million (M&G)

[Click here to read this message online.] Free Edition 1 November 2016 [Mail & Guardian Logo] [A 'political witch-hunt' has cost the police ministry R17.2-million] [National] | [Pauli van Wyk] [Police Minister Nkosinathi Nhleko (pictured) may have produced an incomplete list of proceedings instituted against senior Hawks officials Anwa Dramat, Johan Booysen, Shadrack Sibiya and Ipid head Robert McBride. (Gallo)] Police Minister Nkosinathi Nhleko (pictured) may have produced an incomplete list of proceedings instituted against senior Hawks officials Anwa Dramat, Johan Booysen, Shadrack Sibiya and Ipid head Robert McBride. (Gallo) Police Minister Nathi Nhleko has revealed the amount of money used in attempts to oust three senior Hawks officers and an IPID head. [Stuttering Abrahams: 'It wasn't me' ... and other tall tales] [Opinion] | [Pauli van Wyk] It took prosecutions boss Shaun Abrahams 20 days, from affirming that the “buck stops with me”, to passing that very same buck on to the Hawks. [Shaun Abrahams: I certainly will not step down as NPA head] [National] | [Tshidi Madia] The NPA chief also said there is no reason to apologise to anyone regarding his decision to issue a summons against Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan. [Like clockwork? Rand surges after fraud charges against Pravin Gordhan are dropped] [National] | [Xola Potelwa] The rand advanced to its strongest in almost six weeks, leading global gains against the dollar. [Mosebenzi Zwane makes application to interdict state capture report] [National] | [Tshidi Madia] The matter is due to be heard on November 1, after it was postponed in the High Court in Pretoria in October. [November 2 mass protest to continue as planned because 'it's not about Gordhan'] [National] | [Ra'eesa Pather] Two approved marches organised by the Democratic Alliance and the Economic Freedom Fighters are set to take place undeterred on Wednesday. [Graffiti and Herman Mashaba's bid to erase public art histories] [Art and Design] | [Kwanele Sosibo] Bylaws in SA’s major metros are killing off an art form that marginalised people could call their own [LGBTI people in the DRC and Mozambique take to the air to foster understanding] [News] | [Carl Collison] Radio in both the DRC and Mozambique is helping people to deal with queer issues that are rarely ever discussed [What will happen to your medical aid under the NHI?] [Multimedia] | [Bhekisisa] Our Mia Malan explains whether medical aids will be affordable under the National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme. [Shaun Abrahams drops charges against Gordhan, Pillay and Magashula] [National] | [Ra'eesa Pather] The NPA head announced that he has decided to overrule the decision to prosecute the finance minister. Premium content from M&G's Daily Edition: [​No money? No problem! SA's municipalities splurge on entertainment they can’t afford] [News] | [Athandiwe Saba] For most local municipalities, spending money on entertainment comes a lot more naturally than earning income or complying to budgetary restraints [Dumping the International Criminal Court is a betrayal of the victims of atrocities] [Analysis] | [Deprose Muchena] Rather than leaving the institution, South Africa could play an important role in helping to rectify its perceived shortcomings [The Snap, Crackle and Pop defence of Tim Noakes] [Columnists] | [JS Smit] Big Cereal is obviously concerned about their profits, so it’s little wonder they find the Banting diet unpalatable [Subscribe to access this content] [Unsubscribe] [View online] [View PDF] [Pause Subscription] [Unsubscribe] | [Update Profile] | [View PDF] | [Pause Subscription] | [View Online] Email Powered By This email was sent to {EMAIL} on 01-11-2016 Mail & Guardian is intended for opt in communication only. If you feel this email is unsolicited please [report it] to us.