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Corruption

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
Will Mangaung mark the birth, decay and death of the ANC?
Opinion
/ 16 January 2023

Will Mangaung mark the birth, decay and death of the ANC?

The party needs to be more than restored, it needs to be rebuilt and repurposed, with the the party’s youth prepared for a transformative role in society based on good ethics

By Mcebisi Ndletyana
State failures will persist unless ANC genuinely renews itself
Opinion
/ 10 January 2023

State failures will persist unless ANC genuinely renews itself

The party must rid itself of corruption, cadre deployment, incompetence and patriarchy but it’s not in the interest of some leaders and members to do so

By William Gumede
Editorial: The ANC’s year of reckoning
Editorial
/ 6 January 2023

Editorial: The ANC’s year of reckoning

Ignoring its own dirt will be to the ruling party’s detriment

By Editorial
Why Zambia’s president is popular abroad but a disappointment at home
Opinion
/ 18 December 2022

Why Zambia’s president is popular abroad but a disappointment at home

A year into Hakainde Hichilema’s first term as president reveals he is more interested in colluding with the West and dividing the country along ethnic lines

By Sishuwa Sishuwa
Dwindling membership, step aside rule and load-shedding — some of the ANC’s many problems
Politics
/ 17 December 2022

Dwindling membership, step aside rule and load-shedding — some of the ANC’s many problems

Deputy president David Mabuza on Saturday afternoon delivered a lucid overview of the state of the party’s internal challenges — and lack of funds

By Mandisa Nyathi
Transnet turns a new leaf, but there are many cracks in the system
Opinion
/ 15 December 2022

Transnet turns a new leaf, but there are many cracks in the system

Despite new management, problems that are costing the economy dearly continue to compound. Can the logistical behemoth turn the tide?

By Tshegofatso Mathe
Gordhan calls out Mantashe’s bizarre accusations, applauds De Ruyter’s efforts at Eskom
National
/ 15 December 2022

Gordhan calls out Mantashe’s bizarre accusations, applauds De Ruyter’s efforts at Eskom

‘It is absolutely unfair and uncalled for to use that kind of language for somebody who tried their best to get the utility out of the mess it is in’

By Mandisa Nyathi
The vital role of whistleblowing in achieving good governance
Opinion
/ 9 December 2022

The vital role of whistleblowing in achieving good governance

Whistleblowers need more support and encouragement to provide this vital aspect of a democratic and uncorrupted society

By Pregala Pillay and Chris Jones
The crucial link between anti-corruption measures and peace, security and development
Opinion
/ 8 December 2022

The crucial link between anti-corruption measures and peace, security and development

Civil society and stakeholder engagements, as well as collective action, are essential ingredients for the long-term success of anti-corruption campaigns

By Michael Graham
Drugs, corruption and fraud account for bulk of Hawks arrests in second quarter
National
/ 29 November 2022

Drugs, corruption and fraud account for bulk of Hawks arrests in second quarter

Hawks head Godfrey Lebeya also announced new appointments to boost the directorate’s capacity, including Lieutenant General Siphesihle Nkosi, who becomes its deputy head

By Mandisa Ndlovu
Malawi vice-president charged in corruption investigation
Africa
/ 28 November 2022

Malawi vice-president charged in corruption investigation

The long-running inquiry is finally netting some big fish, including a former head of the Anti-Corruption Bureau

By Golden Matonga
Lack of Zimbabwe witness protection law hampers fight against corruption
Africa
/ 25 November 2022

Lack of Zimbabwe witness protection law hampers fight against corruption

Transparency International has said Zimbabwe is losing billions of dollars a year to corruption

By Marko Phiri
South Africa must use 4IR technologies in the fight against corruption
Opinion
/ 18 November 2022

South Africa must use 4IR technologies in the fight against corruption

While technology can help prevent illegal activities that harm economies and societies, it cannot do it alone

By Mduduzi Mbiza, Saurabh Sinha and Dr Uche Okonkwo
South Africa grilled by UN on xenophobia, femicide and corruption
National
/ 17 November 2022

South Africa grilled by UN on xenophobia, femicide and corruption

The Geneva session was an opportunity for the country to update the UN’s Human Rights Council Working Group on progress made

By Marko Phiri
Government more focused on internal power struggles than fixing the nation
Opinion
/ 14 November 2022

Government more focused on internal power struggles than fixing the nation

Our problems are load-shedding, high unemployment, unfavourable investment conditions, corruption and collapsing infrastructure

By Ahmed Munzoor Shaik Emam
‘Water tanker mafia’ in Free State making a killing from desperate residents
National
/ 29 October 2022

‘Water tanker mafia’ in Free State making a killing from desperate residents

The Maluti-a-Phofung municipality’s failure to provide people with water results in locals having to pay thousands of rand for water to private suppliers

By Kimberley Schoeman
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