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Corruption

‘Christ of Theft’ statue poses dilemma for Peru
Article
/ 18 July 2019

‘Christ of Theft’ statue poses dilemma for Peru

The 37-metre acrylic and concrete structure, which cost $800 000, is viewed by some as a symbol of corruption

By Luis Jaime Cisneros
Ex-French president Sarkozy loses bid to halt corruption trial
Article
/ 19 June 2019

Ex-French president Sarkozy loses bid to halt corruption trial

​Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has lost his final bid to avoid a trial on charges of corruption and influence peddling

By Agency
Clear policies needed for effective land reform
Article
/ 9 June 2019

Clear policies needed for effective land reform

Section 25 of the Constitution is the key but a new Expropriation Act is also urgently needed

By Tembeka Ngcukaitobi
​ArcelorMittal facing criminal charges for alleged breach of pollution licence
Article
/ 4 June 2019

​ArcelorMittal facing criminal charges for alleged breach of pollution licence

Company is being charged for allegedly operating parts of its giant steel mill, and polluting the air, without permission to do so

By Staff Reporter
Nigerian president vows corruption crackdown in second term
Africa
/ 28 May 2019

Nigerian president vows corruption crackdown in second term

Buhari came to power in 2015 on a promise to tackle endemic corruption, but critics have accused him of a political witch-hunt

By Agency
SA’s biggest municipal union must restore trust after graft report
Article
/ 24 May 2019

SA’s biggest municipal union must restore trust after graft report

The report paints a bleak picture of Samwu’s internal systems and ability to handle its 160 000 members’ money

By Sarah Smit
Forensic investigations into the deals paint a picture of corruption
Article
/ 24 May 2019

Forensic investigations into the deals paint a picture of corruption

Alleged shenanigans in the old Durban airport leases are contained in a report done by Ntlangula Attorneys earlier this year

By Sabelo Skiti
Tipping point: Dear Mr President
Article
/ 24 May 2019

Tipping point: Dear Mr President

The fight against corruption within government and society must be intensified

By Brenda Kali
A stay of prosecution for Zuma would threaten the rule of law — state
Article
/ 23 May 2019

A stay of prosecution for Zuma would threaten the rule of law — state

State argues that it is important for the law to treat important public officials the same as everybody else

By Franny Rabkin
Corruption-buster Cronje to head new anti-graft unit
Article
/ 20 May 2019

Corruption-buster Cronje to head new anti-graft unit

Cronje held several positions in the National Prosecurity Authority from 1998 to 2012

By Mashadi Kekana
Efforts to curb fraud, waste and abuse of medical aids necessary to keep costs low
Article
/ 17 May 2019

Efforts to curb fraud, waste and abuse of medical aids necessary to keep costs low

Only a tiny minority was impacted by Medscheme’s audits

By Anthony Pedersen
JZ’s battle to avoid ‘tainted’ trial
Article
/ 17 May 2019

JZ’s battle to avoid ‘tainted’ trial

Former president Jacob Zuma is seeking a permanent stay of prosecution in the corruption case against him that has dragged on for 15 years

By Franny Rabkin
E Cape ANC bigwigs in ‘loan’ fracas
Article
/ 17 May 2019

E Cape ANC bigwigs in ‘loan’ fracas

Oscar Mabuyane and Babalo Madikizela paid for a Bentley and renovations with suspect funds

By Thanduxolo Jika
Pandemonium as eThekwini mayor granted bail in corruption case
Article
/ 14 May 2019

Pandemonium as eThekwini mayor granted bail in corruption case

Mayor Zandile Gumede and two other corruption accused granted bail of R50 000 as supporters clash with journalists outside courtroom

By Paddy Harper
Never, never, never again, Ramaphosa says about decade of corruption
Article
/ 8 May 2019

Never, never, never again, Ramaphosa says about decade of corruption

Ramaphosa says the election ushers in a period of renewal and hope in which he stands on the shoulders of South Africans to bring change

By Natasha Marrian
Merging with an apartheid-era party has been the DA’s undoing
Article
/ 4 May 2019

Merging with an apartheid-era party has been the DA’s undoing

By joining forces with the New National Party, the DA set itself up from the start to bear the racism tag

By John Davenport
The youth need to vote
Article
/ 4 May 2019

The youth need to vote

Nobody will stand up for the youth – except themselves

By Sello Ivan Phahle
Push towards living the South African dream
Article
/ 25 April 2019

Push towards living the South African dream

The nation must be delivered from its captors and every citizen has a role to play this Freedom Day

By Paul Kariuki
Private healthcare loses more than R22-billion a year to fraud, waste
Article
/ 1 March 2019

Private healthcare loses more than R22-billion a year to fraud, waste

The Special Investigating Unit says it is actively targeting healthcare fraudsters.

By Roxy de Villiers
Gungubele says he does not have a lack of confidence in the board
Article
/ 26 February 2019

Gungubele says he does not have a lack of confidence in the board

On Monday the PIC inquiry heard how the board could not reach consensus on how to deal with the allegations against former CEO Dan Matjila

By Tebogo Tshwane
Ramaphosa announces special SIU tribunal to fast-track recovery of state funds
Article
/ 24 February 2019

Ramaphosa announces special SIU tribunal to fast-track recovery of state funds

​President Ramaphosa has established a Special Investigating Unit Special Tribunal, in an effort to fast track the recovery of funds lost to the state

By Sarah Evans
Manifesto 2019: DA will scrap Hawks
Article
/ 22 February 2019

Manifesto 2019: DA will scrap Hawks

South Africans need an effective unit that will tackle corruption and the party promises this

By Staff Reporter
How foreign aid fuels African media’s payola problem
Article
/ 13 February 2019

How foreign aid fuels African media’s payola problem

In many African countries, a dirty secret of journalism is that reporters earn most of their income from payments by their sources

By Staff Reporter
The AU needs to walk the talk on corruption
Africa
/ 9 February 2019

The AU needs to walk the talk on corruption

African citizens consistently place corruption amongst their top concerns, with many indicating that they have lost faith in many key institutions

By Staff Reporter
Hawks act on Bosasa allegations, arrest Agrizzi and several others
Article
/ 6 February 2019

Hawks act on Bosasa allegations, arrest Agrizzi and several others

Seven suspects, aged between 50 and 78, have been arrested on allegations relating to corruption, money laundering and fraud.

By Sabelo Skiti and Gemma Ritchie
Why money earmarked to fight Ebola may have financed one man’s love life
Article
/ 22 January 2019

Why money earmarked to fight Ebola may have financed one man’s love life

The World Health Organization launches an inquiry after claims of ‘legendary’ corruption, including racism and sexism.

By Rebecca Ratcliffe
Editorial: Corruption in politics and business kills people
Article
/ 18 January 2019

Editorial: Corruption in politics and business kills people

‘​When people are corrupt, other people die. This is not how politicians and companies like to talk’

By Editorial
Mozambique finds 30 000 ghost officials costing $250m
Africa
/ 12 December 2018

Mozambique finds 30 000 ghost officials costing $250m

Some of those on the government payroll did exist but were paid for jobs they did not undertake while others were dead or fictious

By Agency
Israel police recommend indicting Netanyahu in third graft probe
Article
/ 2 December 2018

Israel police recommend indicting Netanyahu in third graft probe

Police said there was evidence to charge Netanyahu with bribery, fraud, breach of trust and unlawful acceptance.

By Jonah Mandel and Mike Smith 1
FIFA bans Ghana’s former football president for life
Article
/ 31 October 2018

FIFA bans Ghana’s former football president for life

​Ghana’s former football president Kwesi Nyantakyi has been banned by FIFA from football after being found guilty of bribery and corruption

By Agency
Hlongwa, Mahlangu remain on high-level ANC body despite ban on public office
Article
/ 30 October 2018

Hlongwa, Mahlangu remain on high-level ANC body despite ban on public office

Read the ANC Gauteng executive committee statement on embattled former health MECs Brian Hlongwa and Qedani Mahlangu as well as former Emfuleni mayor.

By Laura López González
Brian Hlongwa steps down as ANC chief whip in Gauteng legislature
Article
/ 30 October 2018

Brian Hlongwa steps down as ANC chief whip in Gauteng legislature

Hlongwa was implicated in a report by the SIU into corrupt activities to the tune of R1.2-billion during his tenure as health MEC

By Jeanette Chabalala
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