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Leaking De Ruyter’s affidavit countering racism claims was ‘malicious’ and reckless, says Scopa chairman
National
/ 12 April 2021

Leaking De Ruyter’s affidavit countering racism claims was ‘malicious’ and reckless, says Scopa chairman

Mkhuleko Hlengwa has pointed to people in Eskom or the public enterprises department for making the document public

By Eunice Masson
SIU to beef up security after investigators threatened during PPE probe
Coronavirus
/ 10 February 2021

SIU to beef up security after investigators threatened during PPE probe

The Special Investigating Unit found that companies were awarded tenders despite not qualifying for the contracts.

By Chris Gilili
Sell assets or create a new airline? Tussle over SAA future intensifies
Business
/ 21 May 2020

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

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

By Sabelo Skiti
Scopa: No money for a bailout so pay your bills
Article
/ 6 December 2019

Scopa: No money for a bailout so pay your bills

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

By Lester Kiewit
VBS and Steinhoff investigations at “advanced stage” — NPA and SIU
Article
/ 16 October 2019

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

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

By Lester Kiewit
Hawk eyes for municipal crimes
Article
/ 13 September 2019

Hawk eyes for municipal crimes

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

By Lester Kiewit
Scopa’s new chairperson promises to kick butt on public spending
Article
/ 16 August 2019

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

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

By Sabelo Skiti
New Scopa chair wants parly watchdog to have more ‘bite’
Article
/ 3 July 2019

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

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

By Lester Kiewit
IFP confirms its man as new Scopa chair
Article
/ 21 June 2019

IFP confirms its man as new Scopa chair

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

By Lester Kiewit
PIC failed to act on AYO Technology report, inquiry hears
Article
/ 23 January 2019

PIC failed to act on AYO Technology report, inquiry hears

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

By Tebogo Tshwane
‘Bad financial management’ behind govt’s delayed IT system — Mogajane
Article
/ 6 December 2018

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

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

By Lameez Omarjee
SIU wont relent as Lepelle Northern Water pushback against corruption probe
Article
/ 28 November 2018

SIU wont relent as Lepelle Northern Water pushback against corruption probe

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

By Jan Gerber
Municipalities return millions to the fiscus, while drowning in Eskom debt
Article
/ 31 July 2018

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

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

By Khulekani Magubane
Corruption claims rock mining Seta
Article
/ 29 June 2018

Corruption claims rock mining Seta

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

By Sabelo Skiti
Fleece the state, face the music
Article
/ 15 June 2018

Fleece the state, face the music

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

By Sabelo Skiti and Bongekile Macupe
DA wants Scopa probe into alleged Mkhize kickback
Article
/ 11 June 2018

DA wants Scopa probe into alleged Mkhize kickback

​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

By Jan Bornman
Court to decide if Steinhoff’s ex-CEO will testify in Parly
Article
/ 22 May 2018

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

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

By Lameez Omarjee
The top ten municipal culprits not paying Eskom debt
Article
/ 17 May 2018

The top ten municipal culprits not paying Eskom debt

​The top 10 defaulting municipalities owe Eskom billions, and a parliamentary committee has resolved to find out why they are not paying their debts

By Lameez Omarjee
Police supplier’s offices closing, but business still running
Article
/ 17 May 2018

Police supplier’s offices closing, but business still running

In April FDA shut down the police’s firearm permit system and property control and exhibit management

By Angelique Serrao
‘Brazen theft’ of public resources must be dealt with – Treasury DG
Article
/ 9 May 2018

‘Brazen theft’ of public resources must be dealt with – Treasury DG

The erosion of public resources through “brazen theft” must be dealt with, says Dondo Mogajane

By Lameez Omarjee
Building board lines its pocket
Article
/ 13 April 2018

Building board lines its pocket

A dossier makes allegations of members’ fees escalating and plans to outsource their own work

By Athandiwe Saba
Zuma not getting special treatment― Abrahams
Article
/ 15 March 2018

Zuma not getting special treatment― Abrahams

​To inform Jacob Zuma about the decision relating to the corruption charges against him is not special treatment, Shaun Abrahams told Scopa

By Jan Gerber
Sassa admits no contingency plan for grant payments
Article
/ 14 March 2018

Sassa admits no contingency plan for grant payments

The tender deadline was originally postponed from February 28, and risks being postponed again.

By Paul Herman
Estina arrests not due to change in political winds – Hawks head
Article
/ 13 March 2018

Estina arrests not due to change in political winds – Hawks head

For the third week running,General Yolisa Matakata was quizzed about the Gupta-related scam in Parliament when she appeared before Scopa

By Jan Gerber
Eskom to make way for new players
Article
/ 9 March 2018

Eskom to make way for new players

Experts from across the country gathered to chart a way forward to bring cheaper energy to South Africa

By Thulebona Mhlanga
Contractual spat puts justice system in peril
Article
/ 2 March 2018

Contractual spat puts justice system in peril

A tech company is holding the justice system to "ransom"

By Staff Reporter
Water and sanitation department is billions of rands in debt
Article
/ 28 February 2018

Water and sanitation department is billions of rands in debt

​An inquiry into the finances of the Department of Water and Sanitation has been instituted after it conceded to being billions of rand in debt.

By Kaveel Singh
Makhura believes digital revolution could address Gauteng unemployment crisis
Article
/ 26 February 2018

Makhura believes digital revolution could address Gauteng unemployment crisis

The premier promised to align education and training to meet the needs of the new digital economy

By Dineo Bendile
Hawks probing four criminal corruption cases at Transnet
Article
/ 23 January 2018

Hawks probing four criminal corruption cases at Transnet

Acting Hawks head Yolisa Matakata told parliamentary watchdog Scopa it is investigating matters related to “state capture” at Transnet.

By Jan Cronje
What to expect in Parliament in 2018
Article
/ 10 January 2018

What to expect in Parliament in 2018

Since the election of Cyril Ramaphosa as ANC president, it has been debated whether President Jacob Zuma will resign or be removed from office

By Jan Gerber
IPID, Hawks raid 7 properties in case against Phahlane, SAPS contractor
Article
/ 6 December 2017

IPID, Hawks raid 7 properties in case against Phahlane, SAPS contractor

The raids were conducted under the direction of the Special Commercial Crimes Unit, and were part of IPID’s investigation into Phahlane.

By Angelique Serrao
Transnet execs snub Scopa meeting
Article
/ 6 December 2017

Transnet execs snub Scopa meeting

Scopa chairperson Themba Godi said he received a letter on Monday from Transnet board chairperson Linda Mabaso requesting a postponement until January

By Paul Herman
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