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State Capture

2021 riots: Another long wait for justice
Editorial
/ 31 January 2025

2021 riots: Another long wait for justice

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla finally appeared in court four years after the riots in KwaZulu-Natal

By Editorial
Justice minister insists she was not put in place to act against Ramaphosa’s enemies
Politics
/ 21 January 2025

Justice minister insists she was not put in place to act against Ramaphosa’s enemies

Mmamoloko Kubayi plans to improve access to the courts and deal with their dilapidated condition

By Lunga Mzangwe
Shamila Batohi vouched for deputy after he was denied security clearance
National
/ 17 November 2024

Shamila Batohi vouched for deputy after he was denied security clearance

The national director of public prosecutions says that key personnel are being targeted as part of a fight-back by state capture forces

By Emsie Ferreira
Batohi asks judiciary to assign state capture cases wisely
Politics
/ 12 November 2024

Batohi asks judiciary to assign state capture cases wisely

It was crucial that trial judges had the necessary skills and experience to hear complex corruption cases, she said

By Emsie Ferreira
ANC strengthens integrity muscle
Politics
/ 2 November 2024

ANC strengthens integrity muscle

Members will be vetted and undergo political education to help the party clean its house

By Lunga Mzangwe
ANC NEC to discuss strengthening step-aside guidelines, empowering integrity commission
Politics
/ 25 October 2024

ANC NEC to discuss strengthening step-aside guidelines, empowering integrity commission

Veterans league president Snuki Zikalala said if members ‘stepped on the toes’ of the integrity commission, there must be immediate consequences

By Lunga Mzangwe
Covid-19 looter Roshan Morar implicated in 2016 plan to loot school nutrition scheme
National
/ 7 October 2024

Covid-19 looter Roshan Morar implicated in 2016 plan to loot school nutrition scheme

A former supply chain management head says she was dismissed for preventing a R140 million payment to an intermediary

By Paddy Harper
Government departments’ failure to initiate blacklisting lets tender fraudsters off the hook
Politics
/ 30 September 2024

Government departments’ failure to initiate blacklisting lets tender fraudsters off the hook

Only 5% of entities, departments and municipalities have initiated blacklisting for offenders

By Paddy Harper
State struggles to mine the Gupta leaks emails for evidence
Politics
/ 27 September 2024

State struggles to mine the Gupta leaks emails for evidence

The reluctance not only to deploy private counsel but to follow their advice has proved a recurring theme in state capture cases

By Emsie Ferreira
Report urges appointment of retired judge to lead inquiry into NPA underperformance
National
/ 26 September 2024

Report urges appointment of retired judge to lead inquiry into NPA underperformance

The report says the slow and erratic prosecution of widely reported cases of corruption undermines democracy and encourages the misappropriation of state resources

By Des Erasmus
Gordhan’s funeral marked by calls for renewal
Politics
/ 19 September 2024

Gordhan’s funeral marked by calls for renewal

Ramaphosa told mourners: ‘We will not let Pravin down’

By Emsie Ferreira
A tribute to PG – always the activist and the people’s leader
Opinion
/ 19 September 2024

A tribute to PG – always the activist and the people’s leader

Pravin Gordhan’s contribution included the negotiated transition to democracy, the new Constitution and the transformation of the state apparatus and the public sector

By Dipak Patel
Jacob Zuma not set to attend Pravin Gordhan’s funeral
Politics
/ 19 September 2024

Jacob Zuma not set to attend Pravin Gordhan’s funeral

The uMkhonto weSizwe party leadership is ‘not aware’ of any plan for Zuma to say goodbye to his former comrade

By Paddy Harper and Emsie Ferreira
ANC vets want members with criminal records barred and would-be leaders to first meet criteria
Politics
/ 17 September 2024

ANC vets want members with criminal records barred and would-be leaders to first meet criteria

The veterans league wants the vetting to be done on every card carrying ANC member and those who wish to join the party

By Lunga Mzangwe
With the rise in right-wing populism, democracy around the world is weakened
Opinion
/ 15 September 2024

With the rise in right-wing populism, democracy around the world is weakened

South Africa stands out as a country that strongly defends democracy

By Ursula van Beek
Trevor Manuel: Pravin Gordhan bowed out with courage
National
/ 13 September 2024

Trevor Manuel: Pravin Gordhan bowed out with courage

The former finance minister recalled Gordhan’s role in mobilising broad-based protest against apartheid and state capture

By Emsie Ferreira
Pravin Gordhan set the benchmark for public service and dedication to the cause
Opinion
/ 13 September 2024

Pravin Gordhan set the benchmark for public service and dedication to the cause

Not everyone liked the late former public enterprises minister, but everyone respected him

By Ravi Pillay
Pravin Gordhan, former public enterprises minister and lifelong political activist, dies
National
/ 13 September 2024

Pravin Gordhan, former public enterprises minister and lifelong political activist, dies

Gordhan passed away after what his family said was a short battle with cancer

By Paddy Harper
Hawks circle over ANC heavyweights Mabuyakhulu and Nkonyeni as Gaston Savoi makes deal with NPA
Politics
/ 13 September 2024

Hawks circle over ANC heavyweights Mabuyakhulu and Nkonyeni as Gaston Savoi makes deal with NPA

Tenderpreneur Gaston Savoi throws his amigos, including Peggy Nkonyeni and Mike Mabuyakhulu, under the bus

By Paddy Harper
Debt-ridden Transnet needs to improve operations, auditor general warns
Business
/ 4 September 2024

Debt-ridden Transnet needs to improve operations, auditor general warns

The state-owned company cannot continue relying on debt for operating cash and was at risk of not meeting repayments at the present rate

By Emsie Ferreira
Can the EFF survive the VBS Bank heist scandal?
Thought Leader
/ 16 July 2024

Can the EFF survive the VBS Bank heist scandal?

It could be an opportunity for new Economic Freedom Fighters leaders to emerge, but this depends on whether Julius Malema and Floyd Shivambu are charged

By Khumo Kumalo
New faces, old scandals: The familiar staleness of South Africa’s 2024 National Assembly
Editorial
/ 28 June 2024

New faces, old scandals: The familiar staleness of South Africa’s 2024 National Assembly

It’s too early to judge how this parliament will perform, but the notion that 2024 will be a refresh for our politics must surely be declared stillborn

By Editorial
Msholozi, the informal settlement that is ready to fight for Zuma
Politics
/ 23 June 2024

Msholozi, the informal settlement that is ready to fight for Zuma

People in the Ekurhuleni area that is named after the MK party’s leader believe it will bring positive change

By Khaya Koko
Uncertainty looms over South Africa as ANC faces decline and potential coalitions
Opinion
/ 30 May 2024

Uncertainty looms over South Africa as ANC faces decline and potential coalitions

Our last election demand must now be to the politicians who will decide the country’s future in the coming 14 days

By Editorial
Ramaphosa concerned by threats to elections
Politics
/ 26 May 2024

Ramaphosa concerned by threats to elections

Ramaphosa used the better half of his address to the nation to campaign for the ANC

By Lizeka Tandwa
Parliament adopting Public Procurement Bill a sign that state corruption is being fought
Opinion
/ 24 May 2024

Parliament adopting Public Procurement Bill a sign that state corruption is being fought

The bill lays the foundation for a single public procurement framework, provides transparency clauses that will boost the fight against state capture and corruption, and compels the state to do more to support local businesses and thus jobs

By Zingiswa Losi
South Africans are gatvol with corruption, but also guilty of graft
National
/ 16 May 2024

South Africans are gatvol with corruption, but also guilty of graft

A significant portion of respondents in a Corruption Watch study have given gifts to and done favours for police officers, prosecutors and other officials

By Lyse Comins
‘Zuma a wolf in sheep’s clothing’ … Mbeki lays into his successor on campaign trail
Politics
/ 30 April 2024

‘Zuma a wolf in sheep’s clothing’ … Mbeki lays into his successor on campaign trail

The ANC veteran says his previous apology for the Eskom crisis was not appropriate, instead pointing a finger at the Zuma administration and the utility itself

By Lizeka Tandwa
Columnist Calland captures state capture for stage
Friday
/ 26 April 2024

Columnist Calland captures state capture for stage

A new play by a new playwright explores shenanigans in South Africa’s politics

By Charles Leonard
Not playing … what happened to the role models?
Friday
/ 26 April 2024

Not playing … what happened to the role models?

Playwright Richard Calland describes the main character “Uncle” as being a Mac Maharaj-like figure with other ANC-types thrown into the mix

By Charles Leonard
Aficionado notes brilliant use of music in state capture play
Friday
/ 25 April 2024

Aficionado notes brilliant use of music in state capture play

The political drama about corruption and power is clever, gripping and insightful

By Charles Leonard
Batohi questions magistrate’s decision to strike Koko case off the roll
National
/ 24 April 2024

Batohi questions magistrate’s decision to strike Koko case off the roll

The magistrate took the most drastic option in the case involving the former Eskom chief executive, Batohi said, while conceding that the National Prosecuting Authority was learning from its setbacks

By Emsie Ferreira
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