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Corruption

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
Zuma’s trial postponed over health risk
Politics
/ 10 August 2021

Zuma’s trial postponed over health risk

The former president requires surgery, which has been put off for the past 18 months, according to his doctor

By Paddy Harper
Nehawu claims R35m Northern Cape tender scandal
Politics
/ 9 August 2021

Nehawu claims R35m Northern Cape tender scandal

The National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union alleges that work on the Northern Cape legislature’s building was not completed and, despite this, the company was given another tender worth R22-million

By Lizeka Tandwa
Zuma in hospital for observation
Politics
/ 6 August 2021

Zuma in hospital for observation

The former president was moved to an ‘outside’ facility on Thursday morning

By Paddy Harper
Reshuffle: Mkhize tenders resignation as Ramaphosa calls top six meeting
Politics
/ 5 August 2021

Reshuffle: Mkhize tenders resignation as Ramaphosa calls top six meeting

Mkhize’s resignation and the top six meeting are the clearest indicators yet that Ramaphosa is intending to make a much-anticipated cabinet reshuffle

By Lizeka Tandwa
SIU to investigate tenders between water and sanitation department and IT company EOH
National
/ 5 August 2021

SIU to investigate tenders between water and sanitation department and IT company EOH

The president has signed a proclamation for the Special Investigating Unit to investigate R474-million in tenders

By Eunice Masson
Editorial: And still we wait for a decision on Mkhize
Editorial
/ 5 August 2021

Editorial: And still we wait for a decision on Mkhize

For six weeks Ramaphosa has told us he is following process and Mkhize continues to get a fat ministerial salary as he relaxes on special leave.

By Editorial
Special Investigating Unit records detail Zweli Mkhize’s role in Digital Vibes looting
Politics
/ 30 July 2021

Special Investigating Unit records detail Zweli Mkhize’s role in Digital Vibes looting

In its court document, the SIU sets out its case against the alleged fraudulent and corrupt relationship between Digital Vibes, Mkhize and the health department — and asks for a tender worth R150-million to be set aside and money paid back

By Athandiwe Saba
Ace claims the state’s witness
Politics
/ 29 July 2021

Ace claims the state’s witness

The ANC’s suspended secretary general believes the state’s witness is, in fact, the defence’s witness

By Lizeka Tandwa
No action just yet on Digital Vibes report, Ramaphosa signals
Politics
/ 29 July 2021

No action just yet on Digital Vibes report, Ramaphosa signals

‘I will come out and explain to the nation exactly how I will deal with [the SIU] report,’ Ramaphosa said during a walkabout at vaccine sites in Gauteng

By Eunice Masson
The effects of the recent looting on South Africa’s young democracy
Opinion
/ 22 July 2021

The effects of the recent looting on South Africa’s young democracy

Rebuilding is crucial, but democracies cannot allow themselves to be held to ransom by the destruction of anarchists in dictating where public funds should be spent

By Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane
Zuma’s high court application is Stalingrad, season 27, NPA argues
National
/ 19 July 2021

Zuma’s high court application is Stalingrad, season 27, NPA argues

The NPA argued there was no need for Zuma to testify in the special plea application to have Billy Downer removed as prosecutor and, hence, no need to postpone the matter

By Emsie Ferreira
PPE graft involving R332m claims another Gauteng scalp
National
/ 19 July 2021

PPE graft involving R332m claims another Gauteng scalp

Gauteng health chief director Thandiwe Pino has been axed for her role in awarding ‘irregular contracts’

By Khaya Koko
KwaZulu-Natal gets back to work as fears of second shutdown fail to materialise
National
/ 19 July 2021

KwaZulu-Natal gets back to work as fears of second shutdown fail to materialise

Taxi boss Mandla Gcaba went on radio at the weekend to deny his taxis would be used to shuttle protesters to support his cousin, Jacob Zuma

By Paddy Harper
Hawks move on R3.4-billion in corruption cases referred by SIU
National
/ 6 July 2021

Hawks move on R3.4-billion in corruption cases referred by SIU

The Hawks and the NPA want to boost forensic investigative capacity to get back more money lost to corruption

By Paddy Harper
‘Corrupt officials must pay back the money’ – Tlou Cholo
Opinion
/ 5 July 2021

‘Corrupt officials must pay back the money’ – Tlou Cholo

The freedom struggle and labour veteran says the law is soft on criminals and perpetrators must be punished

By Shalate Davhana and Malesela Maubane
‘Postpone the elections and spare lives,’ Motsoeneng tells inquiry
National
/ 1 July 2021

‘Postpone the elections and spare lives,’ Motsoeneng tells inquiry

Inquiry leader and former deputy chief justice Dikgang Moseneke emphasised the need for democratic processes not to falter because of the pandemic.

By Chris Gilili
Public protector’s probes highlight crumbling Eastern Cape hospitals
National
/ 30 June 2021

Public protector’s probes highlight crumbling Eastern Cape hospitals

Seventeen investigative reports, undertaken by Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s office, detail gross negligence and maladministration in government structures

By Chris Gilili
The charges against Zuma must be viewed in the context of the ANC leadership crisis
Opinion
/ 28 June 2021

The charges against Zuma must be viewed in the context of the ANC leadership crisis

Many ANC leaders and officials have been implicated in allegations of corruption and other wrongdoing; Zuma’s is merely the most prominent case

By Ebrahim Harvey
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