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Mbalula’s war with military vets belies the Prasa disaster

Opinion Solomon Makgale - 19 Oct 2020

The transport minister uses humour, which his targets don’t find funny, to survive in tough times or to divert attention from a problem.

Fight the disease of corruption in the same way we fight the coronavirus

Opinion Themba Dlamini - 22 Jul 2020

Gogo Dlamini, Themba Dlamini’s mother, died of Covid-19, but Mzanzi has a chance to rid the country of fraud and exploitation and instead serve ‘Gogo Dlamini’, the people of South Africa

Prasa to dismiss four ‘Derailed’ officials

Business Sabelo Skiti - 8 Jun 2020

The passenger rails agency is to act against officials implicated in former public protector Thuli Madonsela’s 2015 report on corruption and maladministration

For whom the Bell tolls

Opinion Adrian Joseph - 29 May 2020

The cautionary tale of Bell Pottinger reminds us of the role of journalism in a democracy and why we owe it to ourselves to be more responsible about the media we consume

‘Exactly where I was meant to be’

Opinion Khadija Patel - 28 May 2020

As I reflect on my time as editor amid today’s uncertain world, one thing is certain: the M&G’s importance in our media landscape

State capture commission granted a 13-month extension

Article Franny Rabkin - 24 Feb 2020

Judge Wendy Hughes says this is the final extension because finality is "owed to the nation"

Court tests protector’s powers

Article Franny Rabkin - 7 Feb 2020

In the Ramaphosa vs Mkhwebane case, the court has been asked to rein in the public protector

Despite tweet, Zuma keeps silent about providing his taxpayer information

Article Franny Rabkin - 16 Jan 2020

The Public Protector has still not received confirmation from former president Jacob Zuma that she may access his tax records —...

Zondo asks court for more time

Article Franny Rabkin - 10 Jan 2020

The deputy chief justice says the inquiry’s terms of reference are too broad and it would take six years to look into state capture in such detail

EFF thrown out of parly committee after ‘physical threat’ to Gordhan

Article Natasha Marrian - 11 Jul 2019

hree EFF MPs advanced towards the public enterprises minister in a ‘threatening manner’

Brian Molefe heads to ConCourt to keep Eskom pension payout

Article Eyaaz Matwadia - 24 Jun 2019

The power utility’s former CEO will argue that lower judges were wrong to rule that he is received an unlawful benefit

Nkandla architect’s date in court with the SIU postponed

Article Kiri Rupiah - 11 Jun 2019

The unit believes Minenhle Makhanya authorised and oversaw the implementation of improvements and the installation of security measures at Nkandla

Molefe did not get approval for massive Transnet locomotive price hike

Videos Staff Reporter - 29 May 2019

Brian Molefe did not seek approval when the price for the acquisition of 1 064 locomotives hiked by billions of rands.

Dlodlo found in breach of MPs’ ethics code after Dubai hotel stay

Article Jan Gerber - 12 Mar 2019

The Gupta leaks revealed that Dlodlo's stay in Dubai was arranged by the Gupta-owned Sahara Computers, and was paid for by Fana Hlongwane

Idle watchdogs take a beating

Article Kevin Davie - 4 Jan 2019

State capture and the collapse of major businesses have cast the spotlight on auditors and industry regulators

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Hawks swoop down with more arrests in R1.4-billion corruption blitz

khaya koko - 22 Oct 2020

The spate of arrests for corruption continues apace in Gauteng and the Eastern Cape.

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SANDF hid R200m expenditure on ‘Covid’ drug it can’t use

Sabelo Skiti - 22 Oct 2020

Military health officials are puzzled by the defence department importing a drug that has not been approved for treating coronavirus symptoms from Cuba

National

Epic fail: Africa’s Fortnite battle

Eyaaz Matwadia - 22 Oct 2020

Forced onto the backfoot by poor ping and overseas servers, African gamers are getting creative in an attempt to play one of the biggest competitive games. In the second instalment of our gaming corner, we chat to some of the innovators

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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

The financial decisions made during your life journey, and their impact on your retirement outcome

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

Special Reports

In conversation with SA Reserve Bank Governer, Lesetja Kganyago

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

'Make interest rates zero and inflation goes up and then people save less – we need savings to fund investment in this country'

Special Reports

Secure your business from cyber threats

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

Many business-grade security systems now have built-in learning systems and AI to help businesses stay up to date with protection