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Corruption

Mathews Phosa: The people have spoken – not with a whisper, but a roar
Opinion
/ 13 November 2021

Mathews Phosa: The people have spoken – not with a whisper, but a roar

Better service delivery and morality are among the things needed to save the ANC from sinking further

By Mathews Phosa
‘Don’t call me, I’ll call you’ — Mashaba tells ANC
Politics
/ 3 November 2021

‘Don’t call me, I’ll call you’ — Mashaba tells ANC

ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba holds all the cards in the coming coalition talks

By Lizeka Tandwa
The evolution of cybercrime and how we can fight back
Opinion
/ 27 October 2021

The evolution of cybercrime and how we can fight back

The odds of your company being hacked are much higher than you think. This can have devastating effects, as when Transnet had to declare force majeure a few months ago

By Stephen Kreusch
Mkhwebane to forge ahead with blocking Mabuyane’s judicial review
Politics
/ 26 October 2021

Mkhwebane to forge ahead with blocking Mabuyane’s judicial review

The Eastern Cape premier has been granted a temporary reprieve from the public protector’s remedial action, but the fight is far from over

By Khaya Koko
Khaya Koko: Katlehong is Mzwandile Masina’s ‘Animal Farm’
Politics
/ 26 October 2021

Khaya Koko: Katlehong is Mzwandile Masina’s ‘Animal Farm’

The Ekurhuleni mayor’s family home and the Katlehong section in which it is situated are spared the debilitating five-hour blackouts from powerless Eskom

By Khaya Koko
Total knew it was fuelling climate change since the 1970s
Opinion
/ 25 October 2021

Total knew it was fuelling climate change since the 1970s

New scientific research shows the oil company understood the science before it became a public issue and spent millions to promote misinformation

By Landry Ninteretse
Khaya Koko: The looting isn’t over until the fat belly sings
Politics
/ 25 October 2021

Khaya Koko: The looting isn’t over until the fat belly sings

A song about Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane preventing looting was way off the mark in a province riddled with corruption and theft

By Khaya Koko
The ANC, DA and EFF ‘oblivious’ to climate crisis —  Climate Justice Charter Movement
The Green Guardian
/ 19 October 2021

The ANC, DA and EFF ‘oblivious’ to climate crisis — Climate Justice Charter Movement

The Climate Justice Charter Movement has critiqued the manifestos of the main parties contesting the local government elections and found them ‘shallow’

By Sheree Bega
Rule of law drops globally, including in South Africa
National
/ 15 October 2021

Rule of law drops globally, including in South Africa

Security and corruption prevents the country from ranking higher on the World Justice Project Rule of Law Index for 2021

By Eunice Masson
Mabuyane in court bid to halt Hawks investigation
Politics
/ 14 October 2021

Mabuyane in court bid to halt Hawks investigation

Eastern Cape Premier Mabuyane has suggested that ANC secretary general Ace Magashule is behind the fraud and corruption inquiry

By Lizeka Tandwa
Survey shows public trust in police is at record low
National
/ 8 October 2021

Survey shows public trust in police is at record low

Afrobarometer reports that confidence in the police has halved over the last 10 years, with 73% of respondents saying they have little to no trust in the police

By Sarah Smit
Chapter 2.19: Corruption and the elections – a political podcast
Podcasts
/ 6 October 2021

Chapter 2.19: Corruption and the elections – a political podcast

In this episode, M&G politics journalist Khaya Koko chats with Professor Barry Hanyane and Advocate Selby Makgotho about corruption and elections

By M&G Listen
Health department suspends officials over Digital Vibes contract
National
/ 30 September 2021

Health department suspends officials over Digital Vibes contract

Six of the nine implicated officials suspended for their part in the controversial Digital Vibes saga are from the health department

By Marcia Zali
State to subpoena and fact-check Agrizzi’s ‘illness’ claims
National
/ 28 September 2021

State to subpoena and fact-check Agrizzi’s ‘illness’ claims

The National Prosecuting Authority will conduct its own probe into Angelo Agrizzi’s claims of ill health, after he failed to attend court again

By Khaya Koko
R191m SAPS corruption case involving Phahlane delayed, again
National
/ 28 September 2021

R191m SAPS corruption case involving Phahlane delayed, again

Former top cops file applications to contest the ‘unreasonable delays’ in their fraud matter, also known as the ‘blue-light’ tender

By Khaya Koko
We will do better, ANC president Ramaphosa says in corrective manifesto
Politics
/ 28 September 2021

We will do better, ANC president Ramaphosa says in corrective manifesto

At the ANC’s manifesto launch, Cyril Ramaphosa promised to reduce unemployment, increase social security, and stamp out corruption in the party

By Lizeka Tandwa
Health director general suspended for alleged involvement in Digital Vibes contract
National
/ 27 September 2021

Health director general suspended for alleged involvement in Digital Vibes contract

After initially defending Sandile Buthelezi’s personal leave, the health department has announced that he has been placed on precautionary suspension

By Eunice Masson
Has South Africa reached a tipping point?
Opinion
/ 26 September 2021

Has South Africa reached a tipping point?

At a time when unemployment and poverty must be tackled head on, our country appears rudderless

By Anda Bici
Almost 2 000 South Africans step up to report corruption
National
/ 22 September 2021

Almost 2 000 South Africans step up to report corruption

The most-reported crimes range from extortion and abuse of authority to Covid-19 related graft, according to a new report by Corruption Watch

By Anathi Madubela
R500-million Covid-19 Gauteng hospital contract was irregularly awarded — SIU
National
/ 21 September 2021

R500-million Covid-19 Gauteng hospital contract was irregularly awarded — SIU

The bank accounts of Pro Service Consulting and Thenga Holdings have been frozen

By Athandiwe Saba and Khaya Koko
Council wants Hawks, SIU probe into BAT’s Zimbabwe scandal
National
/ 17 September 2021

Council wants Hawks, SIU probe into BAT’s Zimbabwe scandal

The cigarette maker has been accused of giving up to $500 000 in bribes and spying on competitors

By Khaya Koko
South Africans in Afrobarometer survey think corruption is ‘worsening’
National
/ 16 September 2021

South Africans in Afrobarometer survey think corruption is ‘worsening’

Most of the 1 600 participants in the study believe the government is doing an inefficient job in combating corruption, according to Afrobarometer

By Luke Feltham
The R15.3-million Limpopo ‘shack’ tender was earned fraudulently – SIU
National
/ 14 September 2021

The R15.3-million Limpopo ‘shack’ tender was earned fraudulently – SIU

The SIU is trying to recover R2.5-million from a housing tender as part of its investigation into corruption during the Covid-19 state of disaster

By Eunice Masson
Fraser vs Nxele in court — again
Politics
/ 14 September 2021

Fraser vs Nxele in court — again

The suspended KZN prisons boss was barred from entering his office by armed security staff last week, at the behest of his national counterpart

By Paddy Harper
Effects of recent unrest on the economy set to linger, finance minister tells parliament
Business
/ 8 September 2021

Effects of recent unrest on the economy set to linger, finance minister tells parliament

‘The unrest presents an untimely and negative effect on SA’s growth prospects,’ said Godongwana, adding that this could last for the next six quarters

By Tunicia Phillips
Zuma corruption case hearing postponed for health assessment
Politics
/ 8 September 2021

Zuma corruption case hearing postponed for health assessment

The full impact of the former president’s health status on his trial remains unclear

By Paddy Harper
Wanted: A new spindoctor for Ramaphosa
Politics
/ 5 September 2021

Wanted: A new spindoctor for Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa is said to be looking for someone who can bridge the gap between his office and the media.

By Lizeka Tandwa
Who the State Security Agency reports to should not depend on current roleplayers
Opinion
/ 4 September 2021

Who the State Security Agency reports to should not depend on current roleplayers

Whether national security should be located inside or outside the presidency must be considered based on functionality and constitutional values

By Johann van der Westhuizen
Book predicts ANC’s last decade of political dominance in South Africa
Politics
/ 3 September 2021

Book predicts ANC’s last decade of political dominance in South Africa

Political analyst Ralph Mathekga’s new book, The ANC’s Last Decade: how the decline of the party will transform South Africa, is one of the few researched publications bold enough to offer specific timelines for the end of the ANC’s dominance

By Christopher Isike
How can we rebuild South Africa’s ethical foundations?
Opinion
/ 27 August 2021

How can we rebuild South Africa’s ethical foundations?

Our previously great reputation as the ‘land of Mandela’ has been tarnished by increasing state corruption and poor moral standards

By Mzukisi Qobo
How the Eastern Cape blew R23m on land it could never own
National
/ 21 August 2021

How the Eastern Cape blew R23m on land it could never own

Land that cost less than R1m in 2007 was bought by the Eastern Cape government just six years later for R23m, despite a land claim case hanging over it. And then the building tender went sour…

By Khaya Koko
Makhura’s ‘unlawful’ directive caused Gauteng R42.8m in losses, says former CFO
Politics
/ 19 August 2021

Makhura’s ‘unlawful’ directive caused Gauteng R42.8m in losses, says former CFO

A March 2020 directive from the Gauteng premier is at the centre of an SIU civil case to recover money lost due to alleged unlawful procurement

By Khaya Koko
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