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Bribes

‘Cool drink’ is code for cash bribe in graft-ridden South Africa
National
/ 22 May 2023

‘Cool drink’ is code for cash bribe in graft-ridden South Africa

In a country with one of the highest crime rates in the world, police officers have a reputation for being corrupt

By Claire Doyen and Gersende Rambourg
Bribery to get public services is increasing in parts of Africa
Africa
/ 1 September 2021

Bribery to get public services is increasing in parts of Africa

Research by Afrobarometer has found that almost three in 10 respondents (28%) said they had paid a bribe in the past year

By The Continent
Durban business raided as Transnet contracts face scrutiny
National
/ 25 September 2020

Durban business raided as Transnet contracts face scrutiny

Contractors allegedly paid Transnet officials for lucrative procurement deals

By Paddy Harper
DA wants Scopa probe into alleged Mkhize kickback
Article
/ 11 June 2018

DA wants Scopa probe into alleged Mkhize kickback

​The DA wants Scopa to probe allegations that Cogta Minister Zweli Mkhize received a R4.5-million ‘kickback’ in return for facilitating a PIC loan

By Jan Bornman
Hawks probe Zuma for R1m bribe
Article
/ 25 March 2018

Hawks probe Zuma for R1m bribe

Jacob Zuma is being investigated by the Hawks for allegedly accepting a R1-million cash bribe in exchange for keeping Senzeni Zokwana in his Cabinet

By Sipho Masondo
EFF lays corruption charges against Zweli Mkhize for corruption at Prasa
Article
/ 1 February 2018

EFF lays corruption charges against Zweli Mkhize for corruption at Prasa

​The EFF opened a criminal case against former ANC treasurer general Zweli Mkhize following damning revelations by former Prasa CEO Lucky Montana

By Tshidi Madia
Bribing a minister isn’t cheap
Article
/ 17 December 2015

Bribing a minister isn’t cheap

The charges against former transport minister Sbu Ndebele and two department officials paint a picture of a sliding scale of backhanders.

By Phillip De Wet
Bank tied to Fifa scandal has checkered past
Article
/ 3 June 2015

Bank tied to Fifa scandal has checkered past

A bank owned by a Brazilian billionaire has been accused by US prosecutors of processing millions of dollars in bribes, including to Fifa officials.

By Staff Reporter
E-toll contractor denies shady dealing with arms deal company
Article
/ 11 May 2012

E-toll contractor denies shady dealing with arms deal company

Kapsch TrafficCom, the company contracted to the e-toll system, has denied it had improper dealings with Swedish companies involved in the arms deal.

By Sapa
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Africa
/ 23 September 2011

Driving in Nairobi a test of nerves — and patience

"So, will I have to pay a bribe?" I ask the driving instructor, watching out for the heart-stopping sight of Nairobi’s minibuses scooting past.

By Jody Clarke
Fifa dishes out life bans, suspends Concacaf official
Article
/ 10 August 2011

Fifa dishes out life bans, suspends Concacaf official

Fifa suspended Lisle Austin for a year and and banned six Hungarian and Bosnian match officials for life for helping fix international friendlies.

By Staff Reporter
I didn’t say Qatar was corrupt, says Fifa’s Valcke
Article
/ 30 May 2011

I didn’t say Qatar was corrupt, says Fifa’s Valcke

Jerome Valcke has denied suggesting Qatar’s 2022 bid team were guilty of corruption in an email sent to scandal-tainted Jack Warner.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 25 May 2011

Bin Hammam and other Fifa officials to be investigated

Fifa announced on Wednesday they have opened a corruption probe into four officials including Qatar’s Mohamed Bin Hammam and Trinidadian Jack Warner.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 25 May 2011

Fifa will have more transparency, says Bin Hammam

Fifa presidential candidate Mohamed bin Hammam has vowed to bring more transparency to football’s world governing body amid fresh corruption claims.

By Ziad Bourrad
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Article
/ 24 May 2011

Qatar denies World Cup corruption claims

The Qatar Football Association has said Qatar won the right to host the 2022 World Cup fairly and squarely and not by corrupt methods.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 23 May 2011

Fifa trying to stop release of bribe document, says BBC

Fifa has attempted to block the release of a document that reveals the identity of two officials forced to repay bribes, the BBC reported.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 13 May 2011

Another Fifa favours for World Cup votes row

The former chairperson of England’s Football Association has reignited the row over allegations of corruption in football’s governing body.

By Owen Gibson
World Cup selection flawed, says Aussie chief
Article
/ 12 May 2011

World Cup selection flawed, says Aussie chief

Australian football chief Frank Lowy said on Thursday picking hosts for two World Cups at the same time was a flawed process.

By Staff Reporter
Six Fifa members accused of wrongdoing in bidding
Article
/ 11 May 2011

Six Fifa members accused of wrongdoing in bidding

Six Fifa executive committee members were accused of receiving or demanding bribes during the bidding for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups.

By Rob Harris

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