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Parliament probes Stellenbosch University as cracks in system show
While management at Stellenbosch University projected stability and excellence, students, auditors and internal oversight bodies warned of chronic debt, unsafe housing, National…
eThekwini pushes back as Macpherson halts EPWP funding over corruption claims
eThekwini says it is cooperating with investigations into EPWP corruption, including claims of “jobs for sex” and ghost workers
EPWP funding to eThekwini halted over ‘jobs for sex’ and ghost beneficiaries scandal
Public Works Minister Dean Macpherson has suspended EPWP funding to eThekwini after an Auditor-General report exposed ghost beneficiaries, irregular payments and allegations of…
Transnet grilled in parliament over debt, governance failures and audit concerns
Transnet faced intense scrutiny in Parliament as MPs raised concerns about rising debt, weak governance and persistent audit failures in spite of signs of recovery
Financial controls improve at Services Sector Education and Training Authority
The country’s 21 Sector Education and Training Authorities were at the centre of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s axing in July of former higher education minister Nobuhle Nkabane
DA governs the best-run municipalities, Ramaphosa tells ANC councillors
The ANC leader said it also hurts him to see that some municipalities run by the party were ‘being run backwards’
How South Africa’s Lesotho water project costs ballooned by R45bn
Political and administrative delays, treaty complications and changes in government leadership contributed to the jump
There’s a crisis of accountability in local government
Revitalise municipal accountability by ensuring the effective implementation of the auditor general’s recommendations
R120 million and 12 years later, eThekwini delivers three substandard houses to residents of Inanda’s Stop 8
The Auditor General of South Africa said the project cost had ballooned by R143 million because of poor planning and project management
Use state power and deliver services in Gauteng to regain votes: former president Thabo Mbeki
ANC chair Panyaza Lesufi says the party has to respond to its electoral losses
Court battle looms over R71m ‘missing’ from Ingonyama Holdings
The ITB wants Jerome Ngwenya to hand over the financial records of its investment company, but he has refused
Auditor general breaks down damning NSFAS report for portfolio committee
The student aid scheme has in the past received qualified audit opinions, but most recently received an adverse opinion because of shambolic internal controls This content is…
Ingonyama Trust Board bankrolled Zwelithini’s lavish lifestyle
The ITB bought the late Zulu king a R2.9 million BMW, paid his tax bills and legal fees, as well as the royal family’s transport and accommodation
ANC members want SIU probe in Mbombela
Group wants dubious transactions as far back as 2015 investigated
eThekwini rescue bid finally starts
The team brought in to deal with the financial and administrative morass will present a report once it has been introduced to councillors