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Editorial: Corruption taints us all

Coronavirus Editorial - 22 Aug 2020

The SIU revealed that it is investigating 658 companies that may have profited unfairly from the Covid-19 crisis. Together those companies raked in over R5-billion — money that could have been better spent plugging some of the many leaks that have imperilled South Africa’s democracy.

Bank guarantees foil Denel’s R4.5-bn Egypt contract

Business Sabelo Skiti - 22 Aug 2020

Loss of work is the last thing the beleaguered state enterprise needs

Gupta-linked Bobat was hired on merit, Van Rooyen tells Zondo commission

Politics Sarah Smit - 11 Aug 2020

Former finance minister Des van Rooyan said he did not have Mohamed Bobat’s CV when he appointed him as a special adviser

For whom the Bell tolls

Opinion Adrian Joseph - 29 May 2020

The cautionary tale of Bell Pottinger reminds us of the role of journalism in a democracy and why we owe it to ourselves to be more responsible about the media we consume

Anarchy rules at home affairs

Analysis Gary Eisenberg - 11 Mar 2020

It is unwise to entrust our fingerprints, biographical details and legislative authority to a syndicate of delinquent government officials

Jockeys without horses: Let’s all learn to be constructive

Analysis Jeremy Cronin - 6 Feb 2020

Although Benjamin Fogel denies the relevance of the South African Communist Party — and gets a few facts wrong — some of his points are correct

Editorial: Jozi deserves a better mayor

Article Editorial - 6 Dec 2019

Geoff Makhubo is clearly not only tarnished, but also divisive, which raises serious questions about why the ANC leadership wants him to run the city

Ace’s son evicted from Gupta house

Article Athandiwe Saba & Thanduxolo Jika - 18 Oct 2019

Tshepiso Magashule had to be forced out of the property, leaving behind his dog and a history of close ties with the Gupta family

Want a jet, a car, a house? Gupta sale is on

Article Thanduxolo Jika, Athandiwe Saba & M&G Data Desk - 18 Oct 2019

Money from the dodgy family’s assets will be used to settle debts. Eight companies are under business rescue – but what’s the point?

Who’s who on the US blacklist

Article Jacques Coetzee 1 - 17 Oct 2019

The Mail & Guardian dug through the list of more than 7 000 entries on the US Office of Foreign Assets Control’s report

Mkhwebane loses again, this time over Vrede dairy probe

Article Franny Rabkin - 15 Aug 2019

High court says public protector’s failures when probing Gupta-linked project "impacted on the rights of the poor and vulnerable in society”

New Age and ANN7 were my idea, Zuma says

Article Natasha Marrian - 15 Jul 2019

Former president bemoans plan to remove him, details plot including using “suicide bombers” to assassinate him

Editorial: Justice will one day be done

Article Editorial - 12 Jul 2019

'There’s a palpable frustration that has for too long permeated South African society'

Koloane and the Waterkloof landing: So what if you help the Guptas?

Article Kiri Rupiah - 10 Jul 2019

Someone please call the police, the Hawks, the NPA… everyone

Gupta Waterkloof landing approval was ‘pure misunderstanding’ — Koloane

Article Mashadi Kekana - 8 Jul 2019

Former chief of state protocol tells state capture inquiry that the landing, for which he was suspended, wasn’t part of any agenda

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Johannesburg cannot police its future

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Ithala backs its embattled chairperson

Paddy Harper - 25 Oct 2020

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Q&A Sessions: ‘My north star is the patient’

Eyaaz Matwadia - 24 Oct 2020

Rhulani Nhlaniki is Pfizer’s cluster lead for sub-Saharan Africa. As Pfizer starts phase III of the clinical trial of their Covid-19 vaccine candidate, he tells Malaikah Bophela that if it is successful, the company will ensure the vaccine will be available to everyone who needs it

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Transport Month

[email protected] - 23 Oct 2020

An infrastructure-led recovery will help to stimulate demand in the South African economy, which is vital post the Covid-19 pandemic

Special Reports

Limpopo’s Economic Recovery Plan to fight Covid-19 impact

special reports - 23 Oct 2020

Billions have been set aside to help farmers and industries get back on their feet as part of the Limpopo Socio-Economic Recovery Plan

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Disrupt the corrupt

special reports - 22 Oct 2020

Whistle-blowers should be seen as real heroes in the fight against corruption and we need a change in culture for this to happen

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Corporates: A force for good for a sustainable future

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

In order to see people and nature thrive what is required is a strong focus on partnerships – we cannot act alone anymore

Special Reports

Combatting wildlife crime in Southern Africa activity annual programme statement (APS) No. 04

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

Concept papers are sought for implementating activities, for a multi-faceted programme that aims to reduce poaching and illegal trade in wildlife

Special Reports

The financial decisions made during your life journey, and their impact on your retirement outcome

special reports - 19 Oct 2020

The longer you save towards retirement the larger your retirement savings are expected to be due to the effect of compounding interest

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In conversation with SA Reserve Bank Governer, Lesetja Kganyago

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

'Make interest rates zero and inflation goes up and then people save less – we need savings to fund investment in this country'

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Secure your business from cyber threats

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

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