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Khusela Diko

Covid-19 corruption-busting judge is the new Special Tribunal president
National
/ 10 May 2022

Covid-19 corruption-busting judge is the new Special Tribunal president

Judge Lebogang Modiba, who has seized more than R500-million in alleged PPE graft, replaces Judge Mlindelwa Gidfonia Makhanya

By Khaya Koko
‘Dodgy Vibes’ Zweli Mkhize for next ANC president?
Politics
/ 4 January 2022

‘Dodgy Vibes’ Zweli Mkhize for next ANC president?

The disgraced former health minister is spotted on posters punting him as the next leader after his R150m corruption scandal

By Khaya Koko
SIU wants Khusela Diko to answer fresh allegations
Politics
/ 21 November 2021

SIU wants Khusela Diko to answer fresh allegations

The SIU want the former presidential spokesperson to answer questions regarding Digital Vibes allegations against her

By Khaya Koko and Athandiwe Saba
SIU now rejects R1m Khusela Diko Digital Vibes payout story
Politics
/ 15 November 2021

SIU now rejects R1m Khusela Diko Digital Vibes payout story

SIU spokesperson Kaizer Kganyago told the M&G on Friday that the unit was not ‘in a position to comment’, but has subsequently denied being alerted to the alleged payment to Diko

By Khaya Koko
SIU alerts presidency to Khusela Diko’s alleged R1mn Digital Vibes payout
Politics
/ 15 November 2021

SIU alerts presidency to Khusela Diko’s alleged R1mn Digital Vibes payout

The SIU has sent a letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s office informing it of alleged corruption by his former spokesperson

By Khaya Koko and Lizeka Tandwa
Wanted: A new spindoctor for Ramaphosa
Politics
/ 5 September 2021

Wanted: A new spindoctor for Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa is said to be looking for someone who can bridge the gap between his office and the media.

By Lizeka Tandwa
Makhura ‘liable’ for R42.8m in PPE corruption
Politics
/ 17 August 2021

Makhura ‘liable’ for R42.8m in PPE corruption

In court papers, former Gauteng health chief financial officer Kabelo Lehloenya shifted blame onto premier David Makhura for his alleged failure to prevent unlawful contracts.

By Khaya Koko
PPE graft involving R332m claims another Gauteng scalp
National
/ 19 July 2021

PPE graft involving R332m claims another Gauteng scalp

Gauteng health chief director Thandiwe Pino has been axed for her role in awarding ‘irregular contracts’

By Khaya Koko
ANC NDC lambasts PEC in ruling reinstating Masuku, Diko
Politics
/ 22 May 2021

ANC NDC lambasts PEC in ruling reinstating Masuku, Diko

In April the M&G reported that the two were ordered to step aside from all party positions and to desist from speaking on behalf of the organisation until the SIU investigation has been concluded.

By Lizeka Tandwa
Magashule and parliamentarians will continue to receive cushy salaries during suspensions
Politics
/ 5 May 2021

Magashule and parliamentarians will continue to receive cushy salaries during suspensions

Bongani Bongo, Zandile Gumede and Sindiswa Gomba are also among the parliamentarians affected by the step-aside resolution

By Lizeka Tandwa
Diko to challenge step-aside ruling
Politics
/ 21 April 2021

Diko to challenge step-aside ruling

Khusela Diko’s lawyers say she has appealed an instruction to step down from her position on the ANC provincial executive committee after a finding that she brought the party into disrepute

By Lizeka Tandwa and Paddy Harper
Guilty: ANC orders Diko to step aside
Politics
/ 20 April 2021

Guilty: ANC orders Diko to step aside

The ANC’s disciplinary committee has recommended Khusela Diko stay away from any government position after it found her guilty of bringing the party into disrepute

By Lizeka Tandwa
Masuku loses appeal against SIU report on Covid graft
National
/ 12 April 2021

Masuku loses appeal against SIU report on Covid graft

The judge found that when news of improprieties were brought to his attention, Masuku did not take steps to urgently intervene

By Khaya Koko
Former GP health MEC Masuku calls disciplinary ‘unfair’
Health
/ 6 March 2021

Former GP health MEC Masuku calls disciplinary ‘unfair’

The ANC’s disciplinary hearing against Dr Bandile Masuku has started; however, the matter against Khusela Diko has been shelved after her husband’s death

By Lizeka Tandwa
Diko family shocked by Bhaca chief Thandisizwe’s death
Politics
/ 22 February 2021

Diko family shocked by Bhaca chief Thandisizwe’s death

Khusela Diko’s brother has confirmed the passing of her husband, the Bhaca chief Thandisizwe, and says she is on her way to the Eastern Cape

By Lizeka Tandwa
Sona was a good speech. The problem is the reality on the ground
Politics
/ 15 February 2021

Sona was a good speech. The problem is the reality on the ground

The nature of the ANC’s deployment policies and corruption rooted in the party will undermine Cyril Ramaphosa’s plan for South Africa

By Paddy Harper
Khusela Diko, now suspended, earned a cushy salary during her ‘special leave’
Politics
/ 11 February 2021

Khusela Diko, now suspended, earned a cushy salary during her ‘special leave’

The presidency confirms spokesperson Khusela Diko has been suspended; meanwhile, her full salary was paid while she was on ‘special leave’

By Lizeka Tandwa
SIU to recoup some of the R13.3bn spent on corrupt PPE contracts
Coronavirus
/ 8 February 2021

SIU to recoup some of the R13.3bn spent on corrupt PPE contracts

Criminal prosecution and civil litigation of more than R250-million is being sought against those who unduly benefited from Covid-19-related procurement

By Khaya Koko
PPE ‘proxy’ contract cancelled
National
/ 10 December 2020

PPE ‘proxy’ contract cancelled

The tender linked to Ramaphosa’s presidency has been cancelled by the special corruption court

By Sarah Smit
Corruption forces health shake-up in Gauteng
Coronavirus
/ 2 December 2020

Corruption forces health shake-up in Gauteng

Dr Thembi Mokgethi appointed as new health MEC as premier seeks to stop Covid-19 malfeasance

By Khaya Koko
ANC’s North West troika clean-up flops
Politics
/ 9 October 2020

ANC’s North West troika clean-up flops

ANC regions in the province have ordered their mayors, chief whips and speakers to stay in office

By Paddy Harper
Councillors barred as ANC moves against corruption
Politics
/ 1 October 2020

Councillors barred as ANC moves against corruption

‘Stand aside’ rule implemented for people facing charges as provincial integrity commission process stalls

By Paddy Harper
Emergency hospital: Gauteng’s potential R500-million albatross
Coronavirus
/ 25 September 2020

Emergency hospital: Gauteng’s potential R500-million albatross

Construction of an emergency Covid-19 hospital is running months behind deadline, promising
to come online only after Gauteng’s peak

By Sabelo Skiti and Pontsho Pilane
The ANC’s clean-up mission is causing a standoff
Politics
/ 24 September 2020

The ANC’s clean-up mission is causing a standoff

ANC factions in several provinces are failing to abide by the dictates of the NEC’s decision that leaders who face corruption charges step aside from state and party posts

By Paddy Harper and Athandiwe Saba
More North West mayors face recall
Politics
/ 17 September 2020

More North West mayors face recall

The ANC is wielding its axe to clear out ineffective councillors and those facing criminal charges

By Paddy Harper
Cyril braces for Ace camp’s big flex
Politics
/ 27 August 2020

Cyril braces for Ace camp’s big flex

Ramaphosa’s anti-corruption drive will see him targeted at the ANC NEC’s meeting this weekend

By Paddy Harper
Special Investigating Unit probes Covid-19 tenderpreneurs
Coronavirus
/ 8 August 2020

Special Investigating Unit probes Covid-19 tenderpreneurs

The SIU is investigating 102 companies doing business with the provincial government in Gauteng alone

By Sarah Smit
The ANC is selling false hope, but no one’s buying
Opinion
/ 6 August 2020

The ANC is selling false hope, but no one’s buying

The disciplinary paralysis in the ANC makes dealing with graft an ambitious exercise in futility

By Khaya Sithole
ANC still at odds over how to tackle leaders facing serious graft allegations
Coronavirus
/ 6 August 2020

ANC still at odds over how to tackle leaders facing serious graft allegations

The ANC’s top six has been mandated to work closely with its integrity committee to tackle claims of corruption against senior party members

By Paddy Harper, Thanduxolo Jika and Mail Guardian Correspondent
Cabinet reshuffle rumours: Unlikely to happen any time soon, but…
Politics
/ 9 July 2020

Cabinet reshuffle rumours: Unlikely to happen any time soon, but…

Persistent rumours of a cabinet reshuffle may be jumping the gun, but they do reflect the political realignment taking place within the ANC

By Paddy Harper
Stella set to retain her perks
Article
/ 8 April 2020

Stella set to retain her perks

Communication minister will keep Cabinet perks during her two months of special leave

By Thanduxolo Jika and Lester Kiewit
‘We’re satisfied with SA’s land reform policy’— US Ambassador
Article
/ 26 February 2020

‘We’re satisfied with SA’s land reform policy’— US Ambassador

Top US official is lobbying multinational firms to invest in South Africa

By Sarah Smit
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