Heidi Swart
Heidi Swart is an independent investigative journalist. Since starting her reporting career in 2010, she has written for various national publications.
Activist murder reveals Joburg street cameras are “turned off”
CCTV footage from the day an Ethiopian activist was gunned down in Johannesburg appears to not exist
Outa governance is ‘out of line’
Duvenage’s spending on donations and advertising without consulting his board has caused a parade of execs to leave the anti-corruption watchdog
Say nothing – the spooks are listening
Despite the law, mass surveillance is happening in South Africa. And the government is likely using it illegally.
How cops and crooks can ‘grab’ your cellphone – and you
There are no clear answers about the legality of invasive surveillance gizmos.
Big Brother is listening – on your phone
We explore the capacity of the government to spy on the communications of individuals’ cellphones, landline phones and internet activities.
Violence in the villages: The quiet scourge of rural rape
Rape in rural areas is feared to be dramatically under-reported. We headed to villages in Mpumalanga, Limpopo and the Free State to find out why.
Will Anene Booysen’s brutal rape and murder shake the nation into action?
While India raged, South Africa's response to Anene's rape has been muted by comparison. Why? This is the first of a five-part series on rape.
Rural idyll belies life of silent suffering
Mtobeli Elson Vapi is only 52 and treading lightly is about as much activity as his body can handle.
Silent killer lurks in miners’ lungs
Silicosis might appear only 15 years after exposure to gold ore dust, long after they have gone home. Heidi Swart reports.
Class action for silicosis payout tarnishes gold industry
As the case against Anglo American SA in the UK unfolds, local lawyers are calling for the setting up of a compensation fund.
Lonmin faces community showdown
The Bapo Ba Mogale community claims that the mining giant Lonmin has fudged its profits and owes them millions in royalties, writes Heidi Swart.
Bapo community wants Lonmin rights back
The community that owns the land mined by Lonmin is planning an application to cancel mining rights of the world's third-largest platinum producer.
Press Releases
Special Reports
Balwin properties and Absa launch South Africa’s first green home loan
Balwin Properties’ Edge registration of over 16 000 units was a global first, covering more homes than any single property developer in the world to date
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Young professional gets a career boost from PSETA
SAICA makes ongoing efforts to encourage the professionalisation of financial offices in private and public sector organisations
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Colgate-Palmolive South Africa donates one million bars of soap
The combination of limited access to quality soap and a lack of knowledge of how to properly wash hands is a challenge in many vulnerable communities
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Cheque value bundles – real value
Most people do not pay much attention to what bank account they have and whether or not it is suited to their daily realities
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Absa Rewards puts cash in your pocket
In addition to the cash benefits, you will receive special offers and exclusive deals from selected Absa Rewards partners
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Municipal audit outcomes reveal public sector financial management must be professionalised
SAICA calls for a review of the mandatory minimum skills and qualifications required for all key financial management positions within the public sector
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Eleven ways to protect yourself against fraud
While financial services firms work continuously to improve security, fraudsters are always devising new plans to circumvent the latest safety measures
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Security and Compliance Evolution in the Data Revolution
Organisations must adopt a risk-based approach to compliance and rely on technology to mitigate that risk and on people and process controls as well
