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The Con-struction Cartel’s slow, quiet journalism exposes corporate carelessness

Article Kwanele Sosibo - 4 Aug 2016

The exhibition uses a new lens to frame Durban’s South Basin, which is polluted by industry.

Competition authorities’ cartel-busting pays off for SA

Article Lynley Donnelly - 11 Feb 2016

The break-up of industry cartels has had a profound impact on individuals and industries - but government needs to look outside the "fiscal space".

Competition Tribunal unearths more construction price rigging

Article Staff Reporter - 10 Dec 2015

Construction firm Murray & Roberts will have to pay another R64-million in penalties for tender collusion on projects including the Cape Town Stadium.

World Cup stadium construction cartel gets its comeuppance

Article Staff Reporter - 3 Dec 2015

Those construction firms that did not accept culpability and settle when accused of collusive tendering now face an unforgiving Competition Tribunal.

Construction bigwigs deny World Cup stadium bid-rigging

Article Chantelle Benjamin 1 - 13 Nov 2014

The Competition Commission is confident that the construction companies have a case to answer for World Cup stadium bid-rigging, despite their denial.

Government wants more payments from colluding World Cup builders

Article Staff Reporter - 22 Jul 2014

The economic development minister says government is seeking a restitution package from colluding construction firms following a R1.5-billion fine.

WBHO gets off lightly but Murray & Roberts left to stew

Article Staff Reporter - 16 Apr 2014

Construction company WBHO got off lightly for collusive tendering. But co-accused, Murray & Roberts's Concor company, will not be as lucky.

Construction: Ex-Aveng boss calls for more transparency

Article Staff Reporter - 9 Oct 2013

Former Aveng chief Roger Jardine says there needs to be greater transparency in government tender systems to lessen opportunities for collusion.

Aveng’s Roger Jardine quits after collusion investigation

Article Staff Reporter - 21 Aug 2013

Aveng chief executive Roger Jardine says he is stepping down following an investigation process which he found very taxing.

M&G Newsroom: The construction cartel – can it be stopped?

Podcasts Staff Reporter - 23 Jul 2013

We discuss how it is almost impossible to deal with collusion once and for all, and that despite clampdowns, cartels are likely to continue.

Construction cartel faces disqualification from govt tenders

Article Sapa & Staff Reporter - 22 Jul 2013

The Construction Industry Development Board will investigate whether firms that admitted to rigging and collusion should be barred from state tenders.

M&G Newsroom: Of sexism, greed and patriarchy

Article Staff Reporter - 21 Jul 2013

Join Kwanele Sosibo and Deshnee Subramany between 1pm and 2pm as they talk you through the latest scandals and brouhahas unfolding in South Africa.

Construction cartels: Carrot-and-stick approach needed

Article Phillip De Wet - 19 Jul 2013

Despite continuing clampdowns, cartels are likely to continue, experts in anti-competitive behaviour, economics and business ethics warn.

The flaw that broke the construction cartel’s back

Article Phillip De Wet - 19 Jul 2013

A R4.7-billion construction cabal was brought down by one player refusing to pay the others their dues.

Tribunal hearing reveals extent of construction collusion

Article Staff Reporter - 18 Jul 2013

The two-day sitting of the competition tribunal hearing revealed the extent of the collusion within the construction sector between 1999 and 2009.

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