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Reining in the public protector

Article Franny Rabkin - 13 Mar 2020

As well as its scathing findings on Mkhwebane’s investigation into Ramaphosa, the high court also made important in-principle pronouncements

Mkhwebane’s CR17 report is ‘confused, inexplicable, irrational’

Article Franny Rabkin - 10 Mar 2020

The Public Protector was derided by the Pretoria High Court for refusing to consider facts logically and for a material error of law

Letters to the editor: October 5 to 11

Article Staff Reporter - 5 Oct 2018

Our readers write in about bribery allegations, insurance companies, and the passing of Chris Madibeng Mokoditoa

DA to report Vincent Smith to ethics committee over alleged Bosasa payments

Article Paul Herman - 2 Sep 2018

It was reported on Sunday that Vincent Smith was paid at least R670 000 by Bosasa over the past three years

Bosasa-linked firm to halt state capture inquiry security while Zondo probes deal

Article Kyle Cowan - 7 Aug 2018

A litany of allegations over alleged corruption involving state departments has plagued Bosasa companies and directors for more than a decade

ConCourt rejects Bosasa’s appeal to expose M&G sources

Article Thalia Holmes - 31 Jan 2013

A landmark judgment allowing the M&G to protect sources that helped expose alleged corruption at services company Bosasa in 2009 remains in tact.

Bosasa loses source case appeal bid against M&G – with costs

Article Staff Reporter - 22 Nov 2012

Controversial services company Bosasa has been denied an opportunity to appeal a high court judgment which allowed the M&G to protect its sources.

Bosasa denied leave to appeal in M&G case

Article Staff Reporter - 23 Aug 2012

Controversial services company Bosasa has been denied leave to appeal a judgment which allowed the Mail & Guardian to protect its sources.

Bosasa looks to foreign law for case against M&G

Article Staff Reporter - 14 Feb 2012

Bosasa has used the US and Australia as examples of legal precedents for the <i>M&G</i> to reveal its sources involved in a story alleging corruption.

M&G fights to protect its sources from Bosasa

Article Staff Reporter - 13 Feb 2012

The <i>M&G</i> is in court to protect its sources in a story that alleged large-scale corruption by facilities management company Bosasa.

DA calls for action on ‘prison bribery’ report

Article Staff Reporter - 20 Mar 2011

The DA has called on Correctional Services Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula to lay charges against those allegedly involved in a bribery scandal.

Prisons tender U-turn

Article Adriaan Basson - 8 Oct 2010

Correctional services fighting to keep disputed catering contract.

Minister mulls tender-fraud report

Article Staff Reporter - 17 Sep 2009

The Special Investigating Unit has handed Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula a docket on what may be one of SA's largest cases of fraud to date.

IFP calls for probe into correctional services

Article Staff Reporter - 4 Feb 2009

The president must launch an urgent inquiry into alleged corruption within the Correctional Services Department, said the IFP on Wednesday.

Prisons graft: Here’s the proof, minister

Article Staff Reporter - 30 Jan 2009

On Sunday the Department of Correctional Services placed advertisements urging anyone with proof of impropriety to inform law enforcement agencies.

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