Latest articles on SCAMS

SANDF colonel accused of swindling colleagues in UN business scam

National Chris Gilili - 20 Jan 2020

A senior soldier who is part of South Africa’s peacekeeping missions is accused by her colleagues of swindling them out of of hundreds of thousands of rands in a nonexistent business deal

New rules for crypto-trading

Article Thando Maeko - 13 Dec 2019

Local regulation of cryptocurrencies could be implemented as soon as next year

The pushy tout’s guide to Marrakech

Africa Simon Allison - 8 Aug 2019

The Marrakech that tourists are shown is a very different place from the city that locals live in

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Gumede to take ‘enforced’ leave of absence but maintains her innocence

Article Paddy Harper - 10 Jun 2019

The eThekwini ANC chairperson was asked to take leave or face removal

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Undercover investigators catch Eskom employees selling transformers

Article Athandiwe Saba - 21 Apr 2016

A sting operation involving a private investigator posing as a farmer has uncovered a scam in which staffers sell transformers on the black market.

Scam victims behind bars in Dubai

Article Tabelo Timse & - 22 May 2014

The South Africans allegedly duped by a UAE trickster face an uphill battle to return home

Kickstarter is not all good endings, sometimes it’s scams

Article Liron Segev - 4 Apr 2014

After backing a successful Kickstarter project, but not seeing the product in development, Liron Segev believes he may have been the victim of a scam.

M&G readers targeted by scam gang

Article Staff Reporter - 13 Jan 2014

A criminal gang has been covertly targeting the M&G's online readers with a sophisticated security scam. Help us ensure they don't succeed.

Small-town magician siphons $600m through ponzi scheme

Article Staff Reporter - 30 Mar 2013

Authorities say Paul Burks was the mastermind of a $600-million scam, one of the biggest in US history, that attracted one-million investors.

‘No easy walk to wealth’: Dept warns against fraudsters

Article Sapa - 11 Aug 2012

The department of finance has condemned the use of documents containing government logos being used to con people out of their hard-earned money.

Supra Mahumapelo got travel agency cash

Article bogdan TagDiv - 26 Jul 2012

Mahumapelo has pocketed at least R200000 through his travel agency's business dealings with an ailing municipality in the province.

Phishing can cost you, big time

Article Sipho Kings - 27 Sep 2011

If you fall foul of a phishing scam and give away your details because of your own negligence, banks are probably not liable.

Taiwan man pays $400 000 for croissant

Article Staff Reporter - 4 Jan 2011

A Taiwan scam victim paid 12-million Taiwan dollars for a croissant which he never got to eat,

SA men in plastic banknote scam

Article Sam Sole Author & Sam Sole - 29 Nov 2010

Front company channelled millions of dollars in commissions from Nigerian contract.

Zapiro: Scamelot

Cartoons Zapiro - 16 Jun 2005

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Kaya FM whistleblowers say they are being victimised

thando maeko - 12 Aug 2020

Former and current employees claim the radio station’s management has begun a witch-hunt to weed out whistleblowers after reports of financial and sexual misconduct

National

Sekhukhune’s five-year battle for water back in court

Sarah Smit - 8 Aug 2020

The residents of five villages are calling for the district municipal manager to be arrested

Coronavirus

Special Investigating Unit probes Covid-19 tenderpreneurs

Sarah Smit - 8 Aug 2020

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

Press Releases

Special Reports

Let’s unite behind our masks

special reports - 12 Aug 2020

We owe it to young people who hold our dreams for the future to not be discouraged by the Covid-19 pandemic – or our poor leaders

Special Reports

Brand South Africa’s statement in response to allegations of corruption

special reports - 11 Aug 2020

The Board of Trustees and the Management of Brand South Africa have undertaken to investigate any allegations presented against it

Special Reports

Grants for the production of Covid-19-relevant medical and pharmaceutical products: call for proposals

special reports - 11 Aug 2020

Winning innovative projects may be supported with a grant expected to range from €50 000 to to €200 000 depending on whether your initiative is for- or non-profit

Special Reports

WiMSA shines a light on the future of women in mining

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

Men in mining must begin to take it upon themselves to support the development of women in the industry

Special Reports

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure reveals second gender-based violence advocacy artwork

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

The men and boys of South Africa are important role players in this mission to ensure that women are respected, protected and treated equally

Special Reports

Empowering the voice of women in leadership to enable full participation in their roles in leadership and decision making

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

Sibanye-Stillwater has 13% female representation in its workforce and is actively working to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

Special Reports

Surviving the tobacco ban

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

Nicotine is given as the ‘likely’ reason for lower Covid-19 infection rates but authorities still stress the health risk of smoking

Special Reports

Smokers hold thumbs for cigarette ban to be lifted

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

SATTA is worried about the impact of the ban on its own members activities and how the ban is helping black marketeers to make millions of rands illegally