Cronyism

Political observers: SA has become a police state

Article bogdan TagDiv - 7 Apr 2016

Several political observers have hinted that a recent spate of incidents - dismissed as random acts of crime - may be the workings of state security.

Puppet master ensures that he alone pulls the strings

Analysis bogdan TagDiv - 12 Nov 2015

Zuma holds the key to the fates and fortunes of many of the most powerful names in South African politics.

Two more Zuma allies lined up for key state positions

Article Qaanitah Hunter - 24 Feb 2015

The likely choices to head both the Independent Electoral Commission and intelligence are raising unease in opposition circles.

Editorial: Crony protection violates the law

Article Editorial - 26 Jun 2014

It should not be possible for people facing serious claims of misconduct to get government jobs or to shift from one branch of government to another.

R10 a pencil: Tshwane metro overpays to benefit certain vendors

Article Sapa - 17 Jul 2013

The Tshwane Metro has been paying too much for goods in order to benefit certain providers, say newspaper reports.

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National

Democracy will flounder sans Stats SA

Sarah Smit & M&G Data Desk - 28 Feb 2020

As the government bails out state-owned entities, it is leaving a hole in the budget of the agency tasked with telling us what South Africa looks like — one that is crucial to government decisions

National

The Facebook group taking on South Africa’s white right

Simon Allison - 28 Feb 2020

Online battle over the ‘white genocide’ narrative on social media has dangerous real-world consequences

National

Trolley tender causes Acsa eruption

Sabelo Skiti - 28 Feb 2020

Stolen contract exposes rift in the senior ranks at the state airport’s management companies

Press Releases

Special Reports

Scatec Solar begins another Upington project

Staff Reporter - 28 Feb 2020

SPONSORED Scatec Solar and partners have once again grid connected in the ZF Mgcawu District, and started early...

Special Reports

Government of Lesotho Ministry of Health: Request for Expression of Interest

Staff Reporter - 28 Feb 2020

Request for Expression of Interest

Special Reports

Kingdom of Lesotho, Ministry of Health Request for Expression of Interest

Staff Reporter - 28 Feb 2020

Request for Expression of Interest

Special Reports

Over R400-m given to businesses since launch of three-minute overdraft

Derek Davey - 27 Feb 2020

The 3-minute overdraft radically reduces the time it takes for businesses to have their working capital needs met

Special Reports

Tourism can push Africa onto a new path – minister

Derek Davey - 25 Feb 2020

The continent is fast becoming a dynamic sought-after tourist destination

Special Reports

South Africa’s education system is broken and unequal, and must be fixed without further delay

Derek Davey - 25 Feb 2020

The Amnesty International report found that the South African government continues to miss its own education upgrading targets

Special Reports

Business travel industry generates billions

Derek Davey - 25 Feb 2020

Meetings Africa is ready to take advantage of this lucrative opportunity

Special Reports

Conferences connect people to ideas

Derek Davey - 25 Feb 2020

The World Expo and Meetings Africa are all about stimulating innovation – and income