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Corruption

SIU investigation into lottery corruption hamstrung by red tape
National
/ 23 July 2025

SIU investigation into lottery corruption hamstrung by red tape

The narrow terms of the original proclamation authorising the Special Investigating Unit to only look into dodgy lottery grants has hobbled the SIU, despite it having applied for an amendment to its terms 15 months ago

By Raymond Joseph
‘Arrogance led to her fall’: Political parties react to Nkabane’s axing
Politics
/ 22 July 2025

‘Arrogance led to her fall’: Political parties react to Nkabane’s axing

The parties said the higher education minister’s dismissal was a vital step towards restoring accountability amid governance failures and allegations of political interference

By Mandisa Nyathi
Mozambican children die after US funding cuts: Who bears responsibility?
Africa
/ 21 July 2025

Mozambican children die after US funding cuts: Who bears responsibility?

The least the Trump administration could have done was provide ample warning that it was going to cut aid

By Jesse Copelyn
Mandela Day: We need compassion not corruption
Opinion
/ 18 July 2025

Mandela Day: We need compassion not corruption

Madiba’s life and words show us that humaneness is the balm our country needs to heal

By Mase Leshilo
‘National Dialogue is no talk shop,’ organisers say
National
/ 17 July 2025

‘National Dialogue is no talk shop,’ organisers say

But the Democratic Alliance has said it will boycott the dialogue that will take place over nine months, calling it a waste of time and money

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
International court: Why it’s time to take the fight against corruption global
Thought Leader
/ 17 July 2025

International court: Why it’s time to take the fight against corruption global

Corruption is no longer a domestic issue; it is a transnational crime and national systems cannot control it on their own

By Prosper S Maguchu & Pusetso Morapedi
Mbalula: Mchunu to stay in parliament, ANC committee despite suspension
Politics
/ 15 July 2025

Mbalula: Mchunu to stay in parliament, ANC committee despite suspension

The ANC secretary general said the party backs the inquiry established by President Cyril Ramaphosa into corruption claims against the police minister

By Mandisa Nyathi and Lunga Mzangwe
Ramaphosa puts Mchunu on leave of absence over police infiltration scandal
National
/ 13 July 2025

Ramaphosa puts Mchunu on leave of absence over police infiltration scandal

President Cyril Ramaphosa has placed Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on leave following explosive allegations of criminal syndicates infiltrating law enforcement agencies

By Mandisa Nyathi
Corruption a tightening noose around South Africa’s neck
Thought Leader
/ 13 July 2025

Corruption a tightening noose around South Africa’s neck

In the words of Nelson Mandela, ‘Our hope for the future depends also on our resolution as a nation in dealing with the scourge of corruption’

By Rudi Kimmie
Mchunu: Murmers of a cabinet reshuffle
Politics
/ 10 July 2025

Mchunu: Murmers of a cabinet reshuffle

Parties have called for the president to take action regarding allegations against the police minister

By Mandisa Nyathi
DA will not leave GNU or table motion against Ramaphosa despite Whitfield firing
Politics
/ 28 June 2025

DA will not leave GNU or table motion against Ramaphosa despite Whitfield firing

Democratic leader John Steenhuisen however said the party would withdraw from a national dialogue due later this year, calling it a waste of time and money and a distraction from the failures of the ANC

By Lunga Mzangwe
Water and sanitation department ramping up reforms, interventions to avoid water crisis
National
/ 10 June 2025

Water and sanitation department ramping up reforms, interventions to avoid water crisis

Of South Africa’s 144 water service authorities, 105 are performing ‘dismally’, according to Minister Pemmy Majodina

By Des Erasmus
The journey to restore morality in South Africa
Thought Leader
/ 30 May 2025

The journey to restore morality in South Africa

The Moral Regeneration Movement chaired by Father Smangaliso Mkhatshwa is focusing on action against violence, declining social cohesion and moral decay

By Jo-Mangaliso Mdhlela
Road to Tanzania’s presidential election paved with blood and fear
Africa
/ 14 May 2025

Road to Tanzania’s presidential election paved with blood and fear

In recent months, there has been a spate of abductions, assaults, arrests and murders, the victims all being opponents or critics of President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s government

By Correspondent
Burkina Faso: Revolution, authoritarianism and the crisis of African emancipation politics
Thought Leader
/ 8 May 2025

Burkina Faso: Revolution, authoritarianism and the crisis of African emancipation politics

If revolutions are to succeed, the people must deliver freedom. They must reject authoritarianism, a small revolutionary elite or a military junta.

By Leroy Maisiri
Africa needs to lead the charge for an international anti-corruption court
Thought Leader
/ 6 May 2025

Africa needs to lead the charge for an international anti-corruption court

If the court is to succeed, African states must not simply follow. It is not about importing solutions but about shaping them.

By Prosper S Maguchu & Karam Singh
Less outrage, more action: How SA’s structural corruption can be unravelled
Thought Leader
/ 12 March 2025

Less outrage, more action: How SA’s structural corruption can be unravelled

To dismantle this entrenched system we need to strengthen institutions with enough resources and skilled staff to tackle complex financial crimes

By Martin Meyer
Jeff Radebe vows to purge ANC KwaZulu-Natal dissenters to rebuild voter confidence
Politics
/ 5 March 2025

Jeff Radebe vows to purge ANC KwaZulu-Natal dissenters to rebuild voter confidence

The political heavyweight says corrupt officials and factionalists would be the first to go

By Mandisa Nyathi
South Africa needs to learn from disasters
Thought Leader
/ 5 March 2025

South Africa needs to learn from disasters

A re-think of how we live, relate to other sentient beings and consume will allow us to ‘learn, unlearn and relearn’ to convert disasters into strengths

By Riedwaan Kimmie
Follow Thomas Sankara’s example and put the ‘servant’ back into public servant
Opinion
/ 27 February 2025

Follow Thomas Sankara’s example and put the ‘servant’ back into public servant

The former president of Burkina Faso showed us that it is possible to cultivate political virtues for ethical politics

By Tamlyn February
Malawi electorate’s only option is to recycle a president
Thought Leader
/ 22 February 2025

Malawi electorate’s only option is to recycle a president

The untimely death of vice-president Saulos Chilima has resulted in many considering ousting Lazarus Chakwera and voting for former president Peter Mutharika

By Nyasha Mcbride Mpani and Tamanda P Liabunya
Arms deal case: Thales files application to have charges dropped
National
/ 6 February 2025

Arms deal case: Thales files application to have charges dropped

The French arms company says the death of two key defence witnesses has hurt its case

By Mandisa Nyathi
Political parties slate defence department, Denel after SIU uncovers procurement irregularities
Politics
/ 29 January 2025

Political parties slate defence department, Denel after SIU uncovers procurement irregularities

In one Special Investigating Unit inquiry, Denel was paid more than R8 billion by Armscor for 264 Badger vehicles but only produced a fraction of those

By Busi Lethole
The dark underbelly of immigration fraud in state institutions
Opinion
/ 17 December 2024

The dark underbelly of immigration fraud in state institutions

The government must address the corruption surrounding the management of undocumented migrants, asylum seekers and refugees by home affairs officials, the police and the defence force

By Afua Duah
‘Unrealised promise’ of the Constitution
Opinion
/ 12 December 2024

‘Unrealised promise’ of the Constitution

The gaps limiting the Constitution can be plugged by measures such as adopting the National Charter Against Corruption and setting up a permanent anti-corruption commission

By Stuart Morrison and Zanele Fengu
The beginning of the end of the liberation party era
Africa
/ 11 November 2024

The beginning of the end of the liberation party era

Nepotism, graft, shifting ideologies: Southern Africa’s liberation parties have experienced historic setbacks in 2024

By Nic Cheeseman
Lesufi ‘sat on’ dignity pack fraud report
National
/ 1 November 2024

Lesufi ‘sat on’ dignity pack fraud report

The project was meant to supply dignity packs to girls and women at no-fee schools and colleges

By Khaya Koko
It keeps me awake at night, Panyaza Lesufi says of dismal efforts to curb crime
Politics
/ 30 October 2024

It keeps me awake at night, Panyaza Lesufi says of dismal efforts to curb crime

However, the Gauteng premier praised the coalition government’s achievements in addressing socio-economic challenges

By Mandisa Nyathi
Ibrahim report finds SA’s governance has not improved much since 2014
National
/ 23 October 2024

Ibrahim report finds SA’s governance has not improved much since 2014

The 2024 Ibrahim Index of African Governance report ranks South Africa and Mauritius in the top two in the business and labour environment

By Umamah Bakharia
New Tshwane mayor Nasiphi Moya vows to expose corrupt city officials
Politics
/ 21 October 2024

New Tshwane mayor Nasiphi Moya vows to expose corrupt city officials

The capital’s new mayor will focus on resolving long-standing tensions with labour, coalition management, and service delivery

By Mandisa Nyathi
Hlophe says GNU has failed citizens and puts elites first
Politics
/ 17 October 2024

Hlophe says GNU has failed citizens and puts elites first

The government of national unity has betrayed the trust of South African citizens, according to the uMkhonto weSizwe deputy president

By Mandisa Nyathi
Kenya’s deputy president faces impeachment vote
Africa
/ 8 October 2024

Kenya’s deputy president faces impeachment vote

Rigathi Gachagua says the charges against him, including corruption, are a ploy to push him out of office

By Agence France Presse
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