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FRAUD

How blockchain could end public sector fraud
Thought Leader
/ 28 March 2025

How blockchain could end public sector fraud

The technology’s unalterable digital trail would reduce fiscal leaks and prevent large-scale corruption draining the public purse

By Yonela Faba
The dark underbelly of immigration fraud in state institutions
Opinion
/ 17 December 2024

The dark underbelly of immigration fraud in state institutions

The government must address the corruption surrounding the management of undocumented migrants, asylum seekers and refugees by home affairs officials, the police and the defence force

By Afua Duah
How safe are South African banks from cyber attacks?
Business
/ 8 November 2024

How safe are South African banks from cyber attacks?

Experts say the banking system is as advanced as that in Europe but its antiquated infrastructure is difficult to modernise

By Lyse Comins
Lesufi ‘sat on’ dignity pack fraud report
National
/ 1 November 2024

Lesufi ‘sat on’ dignity pack fraud report

The project was meant to supply dignity packs to girls and women at no-fee schools and colleges

By Khaya Koko
Gauteng Education MEC Chiloane implicated in Pule Mabe’s R27 million fraud case
National
/ 21 October 2024

Gauteng Education MEC Chiloane implicated in Pule Mabe’s R27 million fraud case

The provincial government leader allegedly received R185 000 from the spoils of the tender

By Khaya Koko
Cabinet applauds conviction of Home Affairs officials in fraudulent passport scheme
Crime
/ 8 August 2024

Cabinet applauds conviction of Home Affairs officials in fraudulent passport scheme

Home Affairs minister Leon Schreiber said the convictions proved that corruption could be defeated

By Mandisa Nyathi
Officials allegedly seeking bribes for eye tests at Sandton licensing department
Crime
/ 1 July 2024

Officials allegedly seeking bribes for eye tests at Sandton licensing department

The City of Johannesburg has said it is cracking down on corruption at Sandton and other vehicle licensing and drivers’ testing centres

By Mandisa Ndlovu
Smooth talking ‘Casanova fraudster’ Johan Fouché granted bail
National
/ 14 April 2024

Smooth talking ‘Casanova fraudster’ Johan Fouché granted bail

Victims of Fouché and his alleged accomplice, who they claim defrauded them of their homes, are shocked by his release

By Lyse Comins
Unemployment Insurance Fund fraud is a ‘lifestyle’ in KwaZulu-Natal
National
/ 16 August 2023

Unemployment Insurance Fund fraud is a ‘lifestyle’ in KwaZulu-Natal

A total of R2.6 billion was recovered by the UIF nationally through its ‘follow the money’ project which is auditing companies that benefited from Covid-19 relief scheme

By Lyse Comins
Bester case: court grants bail to suspended prison officer
National
/ 3 July 2023

Bester case: court grants bail to suspended prison officer

Two other accused will return to court on 11 July for formal bail applications

By Daniel Steyn and Becker Semela
When crime is cloaked as religion
Opinion
/ 31 May 2023

When crime is cloaked as religion

Religion is often the business plan of fraudsters who lie effortlessly to their congregants

By Johann van der Westhuizen
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
Despite progress, South Africa’s greylisting is in black and white
Business
/ 24 February 2023

Despite progress, South Africa’s greylisting is in black and white

Financial Action Task Force noted the country made ‘a high-level political commitment’ to work with the watchdog to tackle money laundering

By Sarah Smit
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
Son of former Mozambique president sentenced to 12 years in prison
Africa
/ 12 December 2022

Son of former Mozambique president sentenced to 12 years in prison

No Credit Suisse executives have faced criminal prosecution, despite the company admitting liability

By Luis Nhachote, The Continent
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
Higher levels of awareness are needed to combat festive season cybercrime
Opinion
/ 16 November 2022

Higher levels of awareness are needed to combat festive season cybercrime

Understanding how cybercriminals work minimises the risk of being a victim of crime

By Duane Nicol
How Casanova’s partners stole someone’s home
National
/ 11 November 2022

How Casanova’s partners stole someone’s home

A judge said a ‘scam’ by the sidekick of convicted fraudster Johan Fouche, Leonie Dempers, was ‘unconscionable, immoral and illegal’

By Lyse Comins
Court victory for Amazon’s SA headquarters
The Green Guardian
/ 10 November 2022

Court victory for Amazon’s SA headquarters

udgment halting the River Club development
in Cape Town was ‘induced by fraud’, full bench
of the Western Cape high court finds

By Sheree Bega
Do criminal syndicates operate in SAPS management?
Opinion
/ 3 November 2022

Do criminal syndicates operate in SAPS management?

Dismissed employees’ experiences suggest that there are illegal money-making activities within the police service

By Mary de Haas
KwaZulu-Natal hospital and its owner in court for tax evasion
National
/ 2 November 2022

KwaZulu-Natal hospital and its owner in court for tax evasion

Dr Navind Dayanand has been charged with R142-million personal income tax and VAT fraud and PAYE credit fraud with the potential prejudice of R637-million to Sars

By Sakhiseni Nxumalo
Crooked crime cops culled
National
/ 7 October 2022

Crooked crime cops culled

Three high-ranking police accused of using protesting students to defraud crime intelligence have finally been taken off the job

By Khaya Koko
Despite jail term for counts of fraud and theft, Johan Carel Fouche still ‘persuasive’ with new victims
National
/ 27 September 2022

Despite jail term for counts of fraud and theft, Johan Carel Fouche still ‘persuasive’ with new victims

Fouche was imprisoned in 2009 after pleading guilty to 70 counts of fraud and theft

By Lyse Comins and Ulandi Bekker
Fraud plagues both public and private sectors, Corruption Watch report shows
Business
/ 15 September 2022

Fraud plagues both public and private sectors, Corruption Watch report shows

Policing receives the most complaints regarding corruption

By Eunice Masson
Online scams risk undermining trust in South African government services
Opinion
/ 15 September 2022

Online scams risk undermining trust in South African government services

Global rise in cyber crime as threat actors target vulnerable systems

By Moss Gondwe
‘A fraudster is enjoying my DsTV subscription and MultiChoice doesn’t seem to care’
Opinion
/ 16 July 2022

‘A fraudster is enjoying my DsTV subscription and MultiChoice doesn’t seem to care’

Lax data protection has one customer worrying about how ‘effortlessly’ fraud can be committed and data breached at the pay-TV provider

By Malebakeng Forere
Former Transnet chief exec Siyabonga Gama, Gupta associate Eric Wood arrested
National
/ 27 May 2022

Former Transnet chief exec Siyabonga Gama, Gupta associate Eric Wood arrested

Former Transnet chief executive Siyabonga Gama and four others have been arrested on charges of fraud, corruption and money laundering.

By Sarah Smit
Zuma to seek another postponement as he approaches SCA, again
Politics
/ 4 April 2022

Zuma to seek another postponement as he approaches SCA, again

Zuma will seek to stall his trial next week as his lawyers ask the head of the SCA to reconsider its refusal to allow him to appeal the dismissal of a special plea

By Emsie Ferreira
‘Deplorable’ R35m Eskom fraudsters receive 20-year jail term
National
/ 31 March 2022

‘Deplorable’ R35m Eskom fraudsters receive 20-year jail term

Bernard Moraka and Victor Tshabalala defrauded Eskom to the tune of almost R35-million over 32 months through 53 bogus transactions

By Khaya Koko
High court dismisses Magashule’s bid to have corruption charges thrown out
Politics
/ 28 March 2022

High court dismisses Magashule’s bid to have corruption charges thrown out

The court also dismissed applications by Edwin Sodi and two former Free State officials, saying their objections should be aired in the criminal trial not on a preliminary basis

By Emsie Ferreira
Montana backs Prasa-fraud accused Mthimkhulu as court hears how he bagged the top job
National
/ 24 January 2022

Montana backs Prasa-fraud accused Mthimkhulu as court hears how he bagged the top job

Montana testified that ‘unqualified’ Mthimkhulu was the right engineer for the state rail agency, despite his acquisition of allegedly faulty locomotives

By Khaya Koko
Fraudster gets 15-year sentence for R18m theft from her employer
National
/ 22 January 2022

Fraudster gets 15-year sentence for R18m theft from her employer

Amanda Samuelson ran a five-year fraud scheme, diverting payments to herself.

By Khaya Koko
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