Latest articles on SCOPA

Sell assets or create a new airline? Tussle over SAA future intensifies

Business Sabelo Skiti - 21 May 2020

The department of public enterprises is concerned that the proposed sale of assets threatens its plans to engineer SAA 2.0

Scopa: No money for a bailout so pay your bills

Article Lester Kiewit - 6 Dec 2019

Eskom is stuck in a tricky situation and doesn’t have the wholehearted support of MPs when it comes to recouping its money

VBS and Steinhoff investigations at “advanced stage” — NPA and SIU

Article Lester Kiewit - 16 Oct 2019

Crime-fighting bodies update MPs on why high-profile investigations into VBS Mutual Bank and Steinhoff have not yielded results

Hawk eyes for municipal crimes

Article Lester Kiewit - 13 Sep 2019

A report by the auditor general said most municipalities, which are supposed to be on the front line of service delivery, were in financial difficulty

Scopa’s new chairperson promises to kick butt on public spending

Article Sabelo Skiti - 16 Aug 2019

Mkhuleko Hlengwa warns that Scopa will use its new far-reaching powers

New Scopa chair wants parly watchdog to have more ‘bite’

Article Lester Kiewit - 3 Jul 2019

The head of parliament’s watchdog says he is going to get more power to dig into graft and corruption, and ensure there are consequences

IFP confirms its man as new Scopa chair

Article Lester Kiewit - 21 Jun 2019

The M&G understands the ANC offered the position to the IFP in exchange for support in metros lost during 2016 local government elections

PIC failed to act on AYO Technology report, inquiry hears

Article Tebogo Tshwane - 23 Jan 2019

The state asset manager sat on non-compliance report in the Ayo Technology transaction for five months before taking action

‘Bad financial management’ behind govt’s delayed IT system — Mogajane

Article Lameez Omarjee - 6 Dec 2018

According to the findings of the Nexus report, contracts were irregularly awarded to several service providers

SIU wont relent as Lepelle Northern Water pushback against corruption probe

Article Jan Gerber - 28 Nov 2018

The SIU is investigating a water project in Giyani which was cost between R1.2-million and R1.4-million to drill a borehole

Municipalities return millions to the fiscus, while drowning in Eskom debt

Article Khulekani Magubane - 31 Jul 2018

In a meeting with Parliament's Standing Committee on Public Accounts, councils blamed the growing debt on ineffective revenue collection systems

Corruption claims rock mining Seta

Article Sabelo Skiti - 29 Jun 2018

It’s alleged that large sums of money were allocated to firms without following due process

Fleece the state, face the music

Article Sabelo Skiti & Bongekile Macupe - 15 Jun 2018

Public officials who routinely find loopholes to siphon money out of government coffers may soon find themselves in the dock

DA wants Scopa probe into alleged Mkhize kickback

Article Jan Bornman - 11 Jun 2018

The DA wants Scopa to probe allegations that Cogta Minister Zweli Mkhize received a R4.5-million 'kickback' in return for facilitating a PIC loan

Court to decide if Steinhoff’s ex-CEO will testify in Parly

Article Lameez Omarjee - 22 May 2018

The court may need to rule on whether or not Markus Jooste can testify in parliament, as MP's agree to subpoena him

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Constitutional Court ruling on restructuring dispute is good for employers

Sarah Smit - 30 Oct 2020

A judgment from the apex court empowers employers to change their workers’ contracts — without consultation

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KZN officials cash in on ‘danger pay for Covid-19’

des erasmus - 30 Oct 2020

Leadership failures at Umdoni local municipality in KwaZulu-Natal have caused a ‘very unhappy’ ANC PEC to fire the mayor and chief whip

National

The living nightmare of environmental activists who protest mine expansion

khaya koko & Oupa Nkosi - 29 Oct 2020

Last week Fikile Ntshangase was gunned down as activists fight mining company Tendele’s expansions. Community members tell the M&G about the ‘kill lists’ and the dread they live with every day

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Introducing the new CSIR strategy and identity

special reports - 30 Oct 2020

This will guide the research, development and innovation organisation in its pursuit to conduct research that enables a capable state

Special Reports

Itec serves up high-tech integrated surveillance system for family food company

special reports - 27 Oct 2020

The system includes facial recognition software and a thermal screening solution that will provide instant temperature screening of all employees

Special Reports

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

Special Reports

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

Special Reports

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

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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