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State Capture

Ramaphosa’s ‘thuma mina’ has fallen short of what he promised
Thought Leader
/ 23 September 2025

Ramaphosa’s ‘thuma mina’ has fallen short of what he promised

Far from being ‘the land of milk and honey’ corruption continues, those named by the Zondo state capture of the Jacob Zuma era remain, as does unemployment and violence

By Jo-Mangaliso Mdhlela
Mkhwanazi warns Madlanga commission of ‘risk of total collapse’ in justice system
National
/ 17 September 2025

Mkhwanazi warns Madlanga commission of ‘risk of total collapse’ in justice system

The KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner said his testimony will first deal with the disbanding of political killings task team in the province and then the influence of criminal syndicates in the police service

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
AI, blockchain can deal with corruption but not with accountability
Thought Leader
/ 17 September 2025

AI, blockchain can deal with corruption but not with accountability

Albania’s AI ‘minister’ for procurement highlights tech’s potential in fighting corruption but South Africa’s experience shows accountability is key

By Yonela Faba
R11.5m Digital Vibes funds laundered through bogus cattle sales, SIU says
Politics
/ 5 September 2025

R11.5m Digital Vibes funds laundered through bogus cattle sales, SIU says

New evidence in the matter suggests that former health minister Zweli Mkhize and his family received funds funnelled through the sale of cattle and the purchase of a farm

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Unequal society burdens South Africa’s tax system, says Sars head
Business
/ 21 August 2025

Unequal society burdens South Africa’s tax system, says Sars head

Edward Kieswetter says taxpayers’ willingness to comply has been eroded by poor governance

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
From liberation to integrity: Ruth First can inspire anti-corruption advocacy
Thought Leader
/ 19 August 2025

From liberation to integrity: Ruth First can inspire anti-corruption advocacy

Ruth First’s ‘activist research’ approach, combining rigorous inquiry with political purpose, offers a guide for the fight against graft

By Ruth Kolevsohn
Parliament sued for letting corrupt MPs off the hook
National
/ 17 August 2025

Parliament sued for letting corrupt MPs off the hook

The case dates back to 2022, when activist group #UniteBehind laid complaints in terms of parliament’s code of conduct against six ANC MPs implicated in state capture

By Liezl Human
Political gangsterism is a clear and present danger
Thought Leader
/ 15 August 2025

Political gangsterism is a clear and present danger

In collaboration with crooks, political mafias have emerged in which private fortunes are being built on plundered public wealth

By Richard Pithouse
Concourt rejects Zuma, MK direct access application in Ramaphosa challenge
Politics
/ 31 July 2025

Concourt rejects Zuma, MK direct access application in Ramaphosa challenge

The MK party had gone to the apex court to challenge Ramaphosa’s handling of Police Minister Senzo Mchunu’s suspension, accusing him of shielding allies

By Mandisa Nyathi
Madlanga inquiry into police corruption to hear first witness in August
National
/ 28 July 2025

Madlanga inquiry into police corruption to hear first witness in August

The commission is yet to secure premises, finalise rules and consult witnesses for the six-month inquiry into criminality and political interference in the criminal justice system

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Corruption a tightening noose around South Africa’s neck
Thought Leader
/ 13 July 2025

Corruption a tightening noose around South Africa’s neck

In the words of Nelson Mandela, ‘Our hope for the future depends also on our resolution as a nation in dealing with the scourge of corruption’

By Rudi Kimmie
International anti-corruption court can restore human dignity in Africa
Thought Leader
/ 11 July 2025

International anti-corruption court can restore human dignity in Africa

The notion of human dignity is a fundamental rule of law principle and has broader implications related to ubuntu and restorative justice

By Karam Singh and Ruth Kolevsohn
Police saga may define Cyril’s legacy
Editorial
/ 11 July 2025

Police saga may define Cyril’s legacy

Observers have suspected that deep systemic problems lie in the country’s law enforcement

By Editorial
We need to rebuild the idea of the public
Opinion
/ 14 June 2025

We need to rebuild the idea of the public

South Africa is in crisis and the intra-elite battles about how to move forward do not offer any viable path towards a just way resolution

By Richard Pithouse
National Prosecuting Authority preparing to reinstate charges against Nulane accused
Politics
/ 13 June 2025

National Prosecuting Authority preparing to reinstate charges against Nulane accused

The supreme court of appeal held that the acquittal of officials and Gupta associates on fraud and money-laundering charges was a failure of justice

By Emsie Ferreira
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
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
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