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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

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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

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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 Staff Reporter - 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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The tender that keeps on giving

Athandiwe Saba - 18 Sep 2020

A battle between three North West departments has exposed how a firm was paid half a billion rand (and counting) for a R122-million contract

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Sabelo Skiti - 17 Sep 2020

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