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Willie’s shock gambit ups the stakes at NPA
Article
/ 5 February 2016

Willie’s shock gambit ups the stakes at NPA

The deputy NPA head is squaring off against his boss and fellow deputy with a damning affidavit.

By Sam Sole Author and Sam Sole
She’s the boss: Jiba’s stunning comeback
Article
/ 20 August 2015

She’s the boss: Jiba’s stunning comeback

Shaun Abrahams has the title of NPA director, but his controversial deputy has the power after he brazenly ignored the serious challenges against her.

By Sam Sole Author and Sam Sole
Sars set for ‘rogue unit’ showdown
Article
/ 30 April 2015

Sars set for ‘rogue unit’ showdown

Efforts to forge a political settlement appear to have been scuppered by a controversial report.

By Sam Sole Author and Sam Sole
SAA blasts boss’s ‘clingwrap’ deal
Article
/ 10 April 2015

SAA blasts boss’s ‘clingwrap’ deal

Airline says Kalawe’s claims of whistle-blowing do not qualify as protected disclosures under the Act

By Sam Sole Author and Sam Sole
Spy tapes: Can Hofmeyr keep Zuma off the hook?
Article
/ 1 April 2015

Spy tapes: Can Hofmeyr keep Zuma off the hook?

The deputy prosecutions chief points an accusing finger at Thabo Mbeki. But his version may have more clout at Luthuli House than in court.

By Sam Sole Author and Sam Sole
JZ ignores damning NPA report
Article
/ 5 February 2015

JZ ignores damning NPA report

Recommendations against the key actors in the Richard Mdluli fraud case have gone unheeded.

By Sam Sole Author and Sam Sole
Suzman Foundation challenges Dramat’s suspension in court
Article
/ 9 January 2015

Suzman Foundation challenges Dramat’s suspension in court

The Helen Suzman Foundation has asked the High Court in Pretoria to overturn the suspension of embattled Hawks boss Anwa Dramat.

By Sam Sole Author and Sam Sole
Tax boss’s actions under scrutiny
Article
/ 19 December 2014

Tax boss’s actions under scrutiny

Documents raise major questions about the suspension of two top Sars officials

By Sam Sole Author and Sam Sole
Nkandla: Architect of Zuma’s downfall?
Article
/ 14 August 2014

Nkandla: Architect of Zuma’s downfall?

By going after President Jacob Zuma’s architect, the Special Investigating Unit could break the conspiracy of silence.

By Lionel Faull, Sam Sole Author and Sam Sole
Spy tapes: Explosive and under wraps
Article
/ 30 August 2013

Spy tapes: Explosive and under wraps

The continued cover-up reveals the precariousness of the National Prosecuting Authority’s Jacob Zuma ruling.

By Sam Sole Author, Sam Sole and Stefaans Brummer
NPA accuses Kumba lawyer of fabrication
Article
/ 24 January 2013

NPA accuses Kumba lawyer of fabrication

Fur continued to fly in dramatic fashion at the disciplinary hearing of suspended prosecutor Glynnis Breytenbach.

By Lionel Faull, Sam Sole Author and Sam Sole
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Article
/ 7 December 2012

All the president’s willing benefactors

Here are the people the auditors’ report identifies as having paid more than R7-million to benefit Jacob Zuma between 1995 and 2006.

By Stefaans Brummer, Sam Sole Author and Sam Sole
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Article
/ 7 December 2012

South Africans have a right to know

EDITOR’S COMMENT: ANC delegates must make their choice with the fullest possible knowledge of each candidate’s suitability for high office.

By Stefaans Brummer, Sam Sole Author and Sam Sole
Auditors’ secret report reveals how millions flowed to President Zuma
Article
/ 7 December 2012

Auditors’ secret report reveals how millions flowed to President Zuma

Exposed: An auditors’ report lays bare how a range of benefactors funded a reckless president’s lifestyle by more than R7-million.

By Sam Sole Author, Sam Sole and Stefaans Brummer
Zuma tapes: A timeline
Article
/ 2 November 2012

Zuma tapes: A timeline

We look back at the 10 years since the M&G first revealed that the Scorpions were investigating then-deputy president Jacob Zuma.

By Sam Sole Author and Sam Sole
Zuma tapes: A timeline
Article
/ 2 November 2012

Zuma tapes: A timeline

We look back at the 10 years since the M&G first revealed that the Scorpions were investigating then-deputy president Jacob Zuma.

By Sam Sole Author and Sam Sole
Jacob Zuma’s decade of destruction
Article
/ 2 November 2012

Jacob Zuma’s decade of destruction

After a 10-year legal war, President Jacob Zuma is trying to prevent the tapes that got him off the hook from being made public.

By Sam Sole Author and Sam Sole
Sars pursues millions in undeclared income
Article
/ 28 September 2012

Sars pursues millions in undeclared income

According to a tax judgment obtained by Sars in the North Gauteng High Court, Julius Malema has been assessed for income tax of about R4.7-million.

By Sam Sole Author and Sam Sole
Malema’s time of reckoning
Article
/ 21 September 2012

Malema’s time of reckoning

A three-car juggernaut of investigations is steaming down on Julius Malema, and he has lined up a powerful defence team as they approach final stages.

By Sam Sole Author, Sam Sole and Craig Mckune
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Article
/ 21 September 2012

Mduli oozes confidence at inquest

Mdluli’s entrance, and his subsequent testimony, suggested a man with a cast-iron ego.

By Sally Evans, Sam Sole Author and Sam Sole
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Article
/ 21 September 2012

Reinstated SIU official thanks pals

Controversial employee keeps her friends — and new boss — close.

By Sally Evans, Sam Sole Author and Sam Sole
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Article
/ 21 September 2012

Marikana: The system is broken and must be fixed

ANALYSIS

By Sally Evans and Sam Sole Author
The state: The system is broken and must be fixed
Article
/ 20 September 2012

The state: The system is broken and must be fixed

One thing governments are slow to learn is that you cannot deal with complex political threats through force, says Sam Sole.

By Sam Sole Author and Sam Sole
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Article
/ 14 September 2012

Traumatised family breaks down

Lawyers try to discredit Oupa Ramogibe’s relatives in a bid to clear Richard Mdluli.

By Sally Evans, Sam Sole Author and Sam Sole
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Article
/ 14 September 2012

SIU tries to quash auditor general’s queries

Acting head also ignores her own legal adviser and external auditors’ counsel.

By Sally Evans, Sam Sole Author and Sam Sole
Lawrence Mrwebi accused of interfering in staff fraud probe
Article
/ 23 August 2012

Lawrence Mrwebi accused of interfering in staff fraud probe

Controversial National Prosecuting Authority strongman Lawrence Mrwebi is at the centre of new claims of trying to interfere with an investigation.

By Sam Sole Author, Sam Sole and Craig Mckune
Deaths expose troubled business at Basileus Capital
Article
/ 17 August 2012

Deaths expose troubled business at Basileus Capital

Investigations have suggested that Basileus Capital was already treading water before the death of Julian Williams.

By Lionel Faull, Sam Sole Author and Sam Sole
Claims of SAPS plot against Nathi Mthethwa
Article
/ 19 July 2012

Claims of SAPS plot against Nathi Mthethwa

A new report says the police minister is being targeted by "unhappy" members of the police who are plotting with NGOs and the media to discredit him.

By Sam Sole Author and Sam Sole
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Article
/ 29 June 2012

Oilgate kingpin’s family sues for chrome firm

Even in death “oilgate” kingpin Sandi Majali remains a source of contention.

By Sam Sole Author, Sam Sole and Craig Mckune
Beware a state of disgrace
Article
/ 22 June 2012

Beware a state of disgrace

Cases involving our police and courts carry political traces.

By Sam Sole Author, Sam Sole and Craig Mckune
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Article
/ 22 June 2012

ANC takes honest look at sources

Owning businesses presents serious problems that could harm the party, its document states

By Sam Sole Author, Sam Sole and Craig Mckune
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Article
/ 22 June 2012

ANC leaders linked to KZN scam

Companies connected to senior party officials may have profited from a ‘cover quoting’ racket

By Sam Sole Author, Sam Sole and Craig Mckune
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