R10bn contract behind the dogfight at SAA
The Airbus tender was approved by SAA’s board – but this put it at odds with a distinctly unimpressed ministry.
Bitter tussle over Moeletsi Mbeki mansion
Moeletsi Mbeki’s former lover is fighting his attempt to evict her and her children from their R3-million home.
Block in R7m diamond poser
ANC top dog misled legislature, while his department fails to investigate the theft
MTN’s bid to sway govt raises disturbing questions
The report is replete with examples of how MTN’s well-connected executives intervened to influence South African diplomacy in its favour.
Breytenbach finally gets to tell her side of the story
Suspended prosecutor Glynnis Breytenbach’s usual gruffness softened as she took centre stage in her disciplinary hearing.
R265m from the state won’t cut it – ANC
The cash-strapped party says the government must contribute more if it wants to reduce private donors
Druglord’s release raises ghost of missing Soweto dealer
A convicted drug baron and one-time associate of soccer boss Irvin Khoza, released from Dubai prison after serving 16 years
Lesotho MP implicated in student-rent fraud
Former Lesotho Trade Minister benefited from a government scheme intended to pay the rent of students studying in South Africa
Mac Maharaj: The ‘foul secret’ that has torn sister from sister
Presidential spokesperson Mac Maharaj’s sister-in-law has spoken to the M&G about her knowledge of a secret Swiss account.
Shirene Carim on Zarina Maharaj: In her own words
In an interview with the M&G, Shirene Carim, Zarina Maharaj’s sister, expands on her reasons for coming forward now.