Khaya Koko
Khaya Koko is a journalist with a penchant for reading through legal documents braving the ravages of cold court benches to expose the crooked. He writes about social justice and human-interest stories. Most importantly, he is a card-carrying member of the Mighty Orlando Pirates.
Chetty crime family stripped of luxury cars and homes
/ 17 May 2023

Chetty crime family stripped of luxury cars and homes

The National Prosecuting Authority wants to recover R102 million allegedly stolen through crooked SAPS contracts

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‘Former Chiefs spin doctor was sheltered by Shepherd Bushiri’
/ 16 May 2023

‘Former Chiefs spin doctor was sheltered by Shepherd Bushiri’

Louis Tshakoane and his son, held over fraud after four years as fugitives, were allegedly harboured by the self-proclaimed prophet in Malawi and South Africa

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Alleged crooked cops embroiled in R102 million police tender fraud
/ 12 May 2023

Alleged crooked cops embroiled in R102 million police tender fraud

Senior offices ‘received’ R4.7 million from Chetty crime family, which allegedly milked the police in 53 ‘fraudulent’ tenders

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Battle for the truth about Eskom
/ 12 May 2023

Battle for the truth about Eskom

Ex-Eskom boss and former chairperson deny the intelligence on the ANC’s complicity in graft at the utility was withheld

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R30m legal fees stall Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s parliamentary inquiry
/ 8 May 2023

R30m legal fees stall Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s parliamentary inquiry

The suspended public protector wants the public to be told how much parliament is paying for the evidence leaders

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Financial manager up for scamming North West maize mill of R9.1m
/ 18 April 2023

Financial manager up for scamming North West maize mill of R9.1m

Reginald Scholtz allegedly created bogus companies and paid himself in more than 61 transactions

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NPA’s Batohi knew about Bushiri rape cover-up: justice ministry
/ 7 April 2023

NPA’s Batohi knew about Bushiri rape cover-up: justice ministry

The National Prosecuting Authority received the report implicating prosecutors in delaying justice for rape victims, says the justice department

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Load-shedding: The carpenter calls on his ancestors
/ 7 April 2023

Load-shedding: The carpenter calls on his ancestors

Fano Buthelezi believes his traditional faith – with a mix of Christianity and Islam – keeps his woodwork shop going amid Eskom’s blackouts

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