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Media wins sight of SSA’s secrecy application in R12 million state capture fraud trial
Media houses have obtained a redacted version of the State Security Agency's application to keep the R12 million fraud and corruption trial of former spies Patrick Mshothola and…
ELECTIONS: ANC AND DA WRESTLE FOR CONTROL OF TOP CITIES
As President Cyril Ramaphosa takes the ANC campaign to Cape Town, DA mayoral candidate Helen Zille unveils a five-point rescue plan for Johannesburg ahead of local government…
Building a state beside a state
As presidential committees multiply and citizens take public services into their own hands, parallel structures risk bypassing South Africa's core governance systems instead of…
No procurement watchdog body yet, four years past State Capture report
Four years after the Zondo Commission's State Capture report, South Africa still awaits a crucial institution: an independent Public Procurement Anti-Corruption Agency (PPACA).…
Integrity is good business: Why corruption avoidance creates competitive advantage
Corruption remains a major barrier to economic growth, despite decades of anti-corruption efforts. This article explores how integrity, beyond mere compliance, is becoming a…
Editorial: Johnson falls on her sword
Former Independent Directorate Against Corruption (Idac) head, Andrea Johnson, faced intense scrutiny at the Madlanga Commission, where her testimony has been widely criticized.…
What society gained from South Africa's anti-corruption commissions
South Africans watched as corporate captures and systemic greed were exposed by commissions like Zondo and Madlanga. Years later, the question remains: what did we truly gain…
Zuma, a Gupta, and a diplomat walk into a temple In Haridwar
Former President Jacob Zuma was seen with Ajay Gupta at a temple in Haridwar, India, calling Gupta his "brother and friend." This controversial meeting has ignited a political…
How can South African voters avoid electing a Trump-like leader?
Drawing parallels with Donald Trump's presidency, this article explores the potential emergence of a similar leader in South Africa and outlines critical steps citizens can take…