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Douglas Nicolas, Ngxiwa Khetho and Derrick Madini, founding members of the Mantusini Dairy Farm, say the government-funded dairy has not benefited the community. (Photos: Joseph Chirume)

How government abandoned a multi-million-rand community dairy farm

After catastrophic floods, minister Nomakhosazana Meth introduced a mysterious investor to the farm without any due diligence

After each incident, fingers are pointed, factors like bad roads and corruption are listed and investigations are promised. (STRINGER/AFP via Getty Images)

Vandalism, inadequate infrastructure cause hundreds of deadly fuel tanker fires in Nigeria

More than 800 people have been killed in 200 accidents involving petrol tankers since 2018

South Africa cannot continue to place the burden of holding the government accountable on just the media and brave whistle blowers.

South Africa has work to do to make government more accountable

Recent events in South Africa make it clear how urgently this ideal must be realised.

Political observers: SA has become a police state

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

Ramaphosa: The ANC is not for sale

Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa has promised that the ruling party is dealing with allegations of state capture – in an "ANC way".

Top Kenyans shamed in graft probe

Five Cabinet secretaries among 175 top leaders were identified in an explosive anticorruption report, and suspended.

Remember that you, too, have to die, Mr President

The ANC has demonstrated an extreme intolerance to criticism, which suggests Jacob Zuma should be reminded of his own mortality.

Sober up, SA

Entering 2015, it feels as though we should be a nation on tranquillisers. But, at the same time, there are encouraging signs for South Africa.

Niger arrests editor over corruption report

Authorities in Niger have arrested the editor of a newspaper over an article on alleged government corruption, a media watchdog said on Wednesday.