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Vincent Smith the first to head to court after blitz of Hawks arrests

Politics Khaya Koko - 1 Oct 2020

Former ANC MP Vincent Smith has appeared in the specialised commercial crimes court on charges of corruption and fraud

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Another ANC member hands himself over to the police

Politics Khaya Koko - 1 Oct 2020

Former ANC MP hands himself over to the police in connection with Bosasa kickbacks, with more arrests expected

Merchants of despair

Opinion Casper Lӧtter - 14 Aug 2020

When imprisonment becomes a business, the profit motive rears its head at the expense of the good of the prisoners. Three recent books deal with the murky workings of the prison-industrial complex in South Africa

Covid-19 is a grave threat in prisons

Coronavirus Thanduxolo Jika - 7 May 2020

Inspectorate finds serious overcrowding at ‘Sun City’ centre, putting inmates at risk of Covid-19

Police officers, prison officials and inmates in isolation as Covid-19 hits correctional services

Article Chris Gilili - 14 Apr 2020

Covid-19 has entered the police and corrective system, with the Eastern Cape hit hard

Covid-19 hits prison system

Article Paddy Harper - 8 Apr 2020

A warder at a correctional facility has tested positive for Covid-19, sparking concerns about the effects of the pandemic on the whole system

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#FeesMustFall activist elated after his house arrest conditions have been relaxed

Article Bongekile Macupe - 26 Aug 2019

Bonginkosi Khanyile says not having police coming to his house everyday is a step forward for him gaining his freedom

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Masutha announces suspension of official following probe into Bosasa contract

Article Jenni Evans - 25 Feb 2019

This follows an internal probe into the irregular procurement of the services of Global Technology Solutions, formerly Bosasa

Masutha to shed light on Bosasa contracts

Article Mashadi Kekana - 25 Feb 2019

Justice and Correctional Services Minister Michael Masutha is expected to speak about his department’s contracts with embattled company Bosasa

Bosasa ran DCS into the ground — Bloem

Article Sarah Smit - 1 Feb 2019

Dennis Bloem recounted how “havoc” reigned over the department under Linda Mti and his predecessor Khulekani Sithole

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COPE MP to ‘back up’ Agrizzi testimony at Zondo commission

Article Sarah Smit - 1 Feb 2019

Dennis Bloem was the chairperson of Parliament’s correctional services oversight committee

The Bosasa tally: R12-billion

Article M&G Data Desk, Sarah Smit, Thanduxolo Jika & Sabelo Skiti - 1 Feb 2019

That’s what the company scored over 15 years, allegedly through corruption and bribery

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Moyane blocked the treasury’s bid to blacklist Bosasa, records show

Article Thanduxolo Jika, Sabelo Skiti & Sarah Smit - 25 Jan 2019

Zuma’s future Sars commissioner stalled when confronted about the SIU’s damning findings linking the company to corruption

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Popcru: Outed Bosasa corruption but was never part of it

Article Gemma Ritchie - 23 Jan 2019

The trade union says there has never been any Popcru office-bearer by the name ‘Sbu’ who was implicated in Agrizzi’s testimony

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DA to report Vincent Smith to ethics committee over alleged Bosasa payments

Article Paul Herman - 2 Sep 2018

It was reported on Sunday that Vincent Smith was paid at least R670 000 by Bosasa over the past three years

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