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Sam Sole works from South Africa. Journalist and managing partner of the amaBhungane Centre for Investigative Journalism. Digging dirt, fertilising democracy. Sam Sole has over 17731 followers on Twitter.

ANC president, Cyril Ramaphosa. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Cyril better have an ace up his sleeve for Magashule

If the list process has not taught Ramaphosa and his backers not to let their guard down, it is uncertain what will

The “Gupta Minyan” and the R647-million Transnet scam
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The “Gupta Minyan” and the R647-million Transnet scam

A trail left by Salim Essa led us to a group of businessmen who claim their community has shunned them because of their Gupta-association.

Financial Mail

Christo Wiese, Tullow Oil and ENS’s tax dodging services

Tax advisers at ENSafrica sold tycoon Wiese a lemon — one that now implicates him in what Sars has described as an elaborate "tax evasion" scheme.

Did Ayo mislead investors?

Did Ayo mislead investors?

Ayo claimed to have had commitments worth R5.3-billion from investors – but did they?

Media mogul Iqbal Survé. (Lerato Maduna/Gallo)

Survé’s listing ship

The intended listing of Sagarmatha Technologies was a mirror image of a deal in which the PIC was used to massively underwrite the Survé fortune.

The DA’s relationship with its most significant coalition partner is in tatters

Iqbal Survé’s mythical beast

Analysis

President Cyril Ramaphosa. (Ruvan Boshoff/Reuters)

Nigerian bank investigation could embroil MTN, Ramaphosa

A joint investigation by Finance Uncovered and amaBhungane.

Strictly professional: Pearl Bhengu

AmaBhungane: a time to celebrate – and to build vigilance for a new era

With your help we will continue to speak loudly and carry a sharp pen.

Pay dirt: Tegeta’s shareholding has led to an intense scrutiny of Eskom’s curious contracts with the company’s mines and several investigations are underway.
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Tegeta threatens Eskom coal supply

Tegeta threatens to shut down coal supply to Hendrina power station just as Eskom discovers thousands of tons of coal have gone ‘missing’.

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Comment: Media, accountability & governance

Media and journalism are facing a crisis locally and globally.

National Commissioner of the Department of Correctional Services Zach Modise.

Insider claims collusion with R378m prisons tender

The allegations were contained in a letter to the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, which is probing irregularities in the contract.

Editorial: The #GuptaLeaks revealed

Editorial: The #GuptaLeaks revealed

AmaBhungane and the Daily Maverick start publishing from the full trove.

Lynne Brown is determined to find a long-term solution to the energy crisis

[EXCLUSIVE] Gupta mine grab: how Brown misled Parliament

AmaBhungane reveals new evidence that the Public Enterprises Minister misled Parliament about contracts between Eskom and Trillian Capital Partners.

Ill-conceived: Trade and industry directory general Lionel October claims South Africa was naive. Photo: Madelene Cronjé

Surveillance: The silent spy on citizens and journalists faces court challenge

The amaBhungane investigative journalism centre has launched a constitutional challenge to the Act on intercepting communication (including your cell)

The decision by then-head of the NPA Mokotedi Mpshe to drop the charges against Zuma cleared the way for him to become president of South Africa.

Surveillance: silent killer of journalism and democracy

We are mounting a legal challenge to the way in which the state spies on us – and on you.

Lifeline: A huge number of South Africans are dependent in some way on people who receive a ­social grant.

Social grants payment crisis – everything you need to know but were afraid to ask

From the very short to the short to the plain and simple answer for why Sassa has not got its act together on the social grants crisis.

No more regrets: Free State Premier Ace Magashule laments the slow pace of economic transformation

Jobs for pals in the Free State – Ace Magashule’s playground

A Free State provincial department has irregularly awarded a sweeping, open-ended tender to a company owned by one of the premier’s close associates.

Uber has suggested that the ministry delay the implementation of clause 66 (7) until the current challenges are resolved. (Reuters)

The largest procurement in SA to date is in the hands of the High Court in Cape Town

Critics warn that the nuclear deal has the potential to bankrupt the country.

Transnet Maritime School of Excellence graduates

‘Transnet sold us false dreams’

Pictures of smiling Maritime School graduates might belie a disturbing reality.

Guptas “Laundered” kickback millions

Exclusive: Guptas “Laundered” kickback millions – here’s the evidence

A year-long investigation points to an intricate system the Gupta family allegedly used to extract bribes from companies in business with Transnet.