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Corruption

Former health spokesperson Popo Maja in court over alleged Digital Vibes graft
National
/ 21 June 2023

Former health spokesperson Popo Maja in court over alleged Digital Vibes graft

Maja appeared in the specialised commercial crimes court on charges of corruption

By Mg Reporter
Eskom’s partial exemption from irregular expenditure denied
National
/ 7 June 2023

Eskom’s partial exemption from irregular expenditure denied

Godongwana’s decision follows 56 public comments covering a broad spectrum of accounting, auditing, governance, legal principles and public interest issues that were raised

By Mandisa Nyathi
Africa Day: Appraising the continent over the past decade
Africa
/ 25 May 2023

Africa Day: Appraising the continent over the past decade

The continent’s youth will be crucial for driving economic growth and productivity

By Chrissy Dube and Nyasha Mcbride Mpani
‘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
Taxpayers must bargain for accountable governance
Opinion
/ 11 May 2023

Taxpayers must bargain for accountable governance

The government will predictably object that taxpayers are sabotaging transformation, the same old argument whenever they face accountability

By Sansia Blackmore
What is ESG and where does it fall short?
Opinion
/ 10 May 2023

What is ESG and where does it fall short?

The challenge with environmental, social and governance investing is the lack of standardised criteria for what makes an investment sustainable, and a definition of what it entails

By Karabo Mokgonyana
African states need strong audit institutions to stem fraud, money laundering
Opinion
/ 5 May 2023

African states need strong audit institutions to stem fraud, money laundering

Auditors general and anti-corruption agencies from 14 countries met to establish ways to stop corruption and illicit financial flows

By Chrissy Dube and Stephen Buchanan-Clarke
KwaZulu-Natal’s sugar industry isn’t sweet
Editorial
/ 5 May 2023

KwaZulu-Natal’s sugar industry isn’t sweet

The sugar industry’s struggle tells a bigger story of the risks of South Africa’s deindustrialisation

By Editorial
Eskom touts smart meters to manage demand
National
/ 5 May 2023

Eskom touts smart meters to manage demand

The new smart meters give the power utility the ability to limit the electricity supply to a household

By Mandisa Nyathi
BLSA on Eskom investigation: ‘We don’t go out of our way to meddle”
Business
/ 4 May 2023

BLSA on Eskom investigation: ‘We don’t go out of our way to meddle”

BLSA on Eskom investigation: ‘We don’t go out of our way to meddle”

By Sarah Smit
You’re fired: We must drain public sector bloat
Opinion
/ 1 May 2023

You’re fired: We must drain public sector bloat

The public sector in South Africa is staffed with people – from professions to civil service and bureaucrats – who make citizens dread interacting with their government

By Zakhele Mthembu
ANC proceeds to sue De Ruyter for defamation
National
/ 26 April 2023

ANC proceeds to sue De Ruyter for defamation

The ruling party wants a retraction and apology from the former Eskom CEO for implicating it in crippling corruption at the power utility

By Emsie Ferreira and Paddy Harper
Creecy: Just five of 87 ranger posts at Kruger Park have been filled
The Green Guardian
/ 22 April 2023

Creecy: Just five of 87 ranger posts at Kruger Park have been filled

The environment minister was responding to a Democratic Alliance parliamentary question

By Sheree Bega
South African politicians have an overreach disease that cripples the state
Editorial
/ 21 April 2023

South African politicians have an overreach disease that cripples the state

Gauteng’s musical chairs in its economic cluster is a microcosm of South Africa’s biggest problem

By Editorial
Ugandan minister charged with stealing metal roofing sheets
Africa
/ 12 April 2023

Ugandan minister charged with stealing metal roofing sheets

Mary Kitutu is minister of Karamoja region, one of the least developed parts of the country and for which the sheeting was intended

By Josef Skrdlik
Six-year contract with Framatome is bleeding Eskom’s finances
The Green Guardian
/ 4 April 2023

Six-year contract with Framatome is bleeding Eskom’s finances

Beleaguered utility fined R950 million for delays in planned maintenance at Koeberg, which will leave the country without a major power source for months

By Mandisa Nyathi
Treasury under fire for Eskom exemption
National
/ 3 April 2023

Treasury under fire for Eskom exemption

The Economic Freedom Fighters has accused Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana of encouraging corruption in Eskom

By Mandisa Nyathi
Why are South African leaders corrupt?
Opinion
/ 25 March 2023

Why are South African leaders corrupt?

Our leaders do not use the power they have for the greater good – understanding why graft has become the norm is the first step to finding genuine solutions

By Karabo Mokgonyana
ANC votes against Eskom corruption probe
National
/ 24 March 2023

ANC votes against Eskom corruption probe

The party said parliament’s oversight mechanisms and the appointment of an electricity minister were good enough to deal with Eskom issues

By Staff Reporter
Ramaphosa: SA must address social issues to uphold Constitution
National
/ 22 March 2023

Ramaphosa: SA must address social issues to uphold Constitution

The president tells conference problems such as land reform, crime, corruption, poor governance and the weak economy are undermining people’s rights

By Mandisa Ndlovu
Steenhuisen a political charlatan desperate for attention – Mabuza
Politics
/ 20 March 2023

Steenhuisen a political charlatan desperate for attention – Mabuza

The former deputy president has lashed out at the Democratic Alliance leader, who accused him of being involved in Eskom corruption

By Lizeka Tandwa
ANC preparing summons in defamation suit against De Ruyter
Politics
/ 8 March 2023

ANC preparing summons in defamation suit against De Ruyter

The party is calculating the amount it would seek from the former Eskom CEO in damages but is struggling to establish his whereabouts

By Emsie Ferreira
Former Eskom executive and corruption suspect Anoj Singh ‘defrauded of R13.9 million’
National
/ 8 March 2023

Former Eskom executive and corruption suspect Anoj Singh ‘defrauded of R13.9 million’

Mahendren Munsamy, accused of stealing R420 million from FNB and Sasol, allegedly also stole from Singh

By Khaya Koko
Corruption rife at Kruger Park – report
National
/ 4 March 2023

Corruption rife at Kruger Park – report

About 40% of law enforcement employees at the park are participating in corrupt activities

By Eunice Masson
State of disaster a good thing, insists acting Eskom boss
National
/ 3 March 2023

State of disaster a good thing, insists acting Eskom boss

Emergency procurement funds will not be abused, says Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma

By Mandisa Nyathi
Andre de Ruyter, not the superhero we wanted him to be
National
/ 23 February 2023

Andre de Ruyter, not the superhero we wanted him to be

If his ‘exit interview’ was to be explosive, the former Eskom chief executive should come out with the names of those ministers who are corrupt

By Lizeka Tandwa
DA calls former Eskom chief executive De Ruyter ‘brave’, thanks him for his service
Politics
/ 23 February 2023

DA calls former Eskom chief executive De Ruyter ‘brave’, thanks him for his service

DA calls former Eskom chief executive De Ruyter ‘brave’, thanks him for his service

By Lizeka Tandwa
State of the Nation: Pomp, pageantry and irrelevance
Opinion
/ 10 February 2023

State of the Nation: Pomp, pageantry and irrelevance

South Africa need not accept a political culture that offers up leaders who are out of touch with the nation’s realities

By Tessa Dooms
Is Nersa really to blame for Eskom’s mess?
National
/ 9 February 2023

Is Nersa really to blame for Eskom’s mess?

Political parties and NGOs will be taking Nersa and Eskom to court for granting the utility an 18.65% tariff hike

By Mandisa Nyathi
Sub-Saharan Africa world’s most corrupt region, but conflict and corruption are linked
Opinion
/ 3 February 2023

Sub-Saharan Africa world’s most corrupt region, but conflict and corruption are linked

We need to understand the international dimension of conflicts in Africa and examine Western rationales that drive it

By Prosper S Maguchu
South Africa must rethink how to frame problems and solutions
Opinion
/ 25 January 2023

South Africa must rethink how to frame problems and solutions

Lessons from China and Norway on how capacities can be channelled to deliver on priorities and ensure activity with notable outcomes

By Mzukisi Qobo
Gender violence, xenophobia, corruption: South Africa’s human rights problems continue in 2023
National
/ 16 January 2023

Gender violence, xenophobia, corruption: South Africa’s human rights problems continue in 2023

Report says crime statistics at the end of August reflected limited improvement on protecting women’s rights

By Eunice Masson
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