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Durban business raided as Transnet contracts face scrutiny

National Paddy Harper - 25 Sep 2020

Contractors allegedly paid Transnet officials for lucrative procurement deals

Editorial: The ANC buys itself (more) time

Editorial Editorial - 4 Sep 2020

There is a truth in politics: this crisis will pass, and people will be distracted by the next one. Just survive this moment, and you will escape accountability

Gupta-linked Bobat was hired on merit, Van Rooyen tells Zondo commission

Politics Sarah Smit - 11 Aug 2020

Former finance minister Des van Rooyan said he did not have Mohamed Bobat’s CV when he appointed him as a special adviser

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Mokonyane ‘sets the record straight’ at Zondo commission

Politics Sarah Smit - 20 Jul 2020

Speaking before the Zondo commission, the former minister refuted claims by Bosasa executive Angelo Agrizzi that she had dodgy ties to the firm

The corruption virus weakens public trust in the government

Coronavirus Solomon Makgale - 7 Jun 2020

While fighting the Covid-19 pandemic, graft and mismanagement continues unabated, leaving civil society bewildered and angry

More woes for Medupi and Kusile

Article Thanduxolo Jika & Sabelo Skiti - 19 Mar 2020

Irregular contract modifications have caused both costs and delays to escalate

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Moral leadership is essential for curbing corruption

Article Solosh Pillay & Chris Jones - 7 Mar 2020

The term ‘corruption’ is a convenient scapegoat that leaders deploy to mask their moral failings. Instead, they should re-evaluate their personal ethics

Real-life spy drama reads like a novel

Article Paddy Harper - 28 Feb 2020

How Moe Shaik went from ANC spy to boss of the secret service in the democratic South Africa

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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"

Editorial: Dealing with the sins of yesteryear

Article Editorial - 21 Feb 2020

Life moves at a heady pace in South Africa and with it the march of history. In dealing with the sins of yesterday we must realise that we have to also deal with the sins of yesteryear

Will Cyril’s Sona promises ever be fulfilled?

Article Editorial - 14 Feb 2020

Four Sonas on, he is still to enforce his will upon the governing party and the state

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The State of the Nation speech Ramaphosa should make

Article Piet Naudé - 13 Feb 2020

I have been slow but steady in rebuilding South Africa, but it’s time for tough, decisive action

Zuma lawyers confirm he will not be attending Sona

Article Lester Kiewit - 12 Feb 2020

The former president’s lawyers say they do not know how where Parliament obtained the information about his attendance

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Zondo argues for more time for state capture commission

Article Franny Rabkin - 11 Feb 2020

But Casac says this should be the final extension granted

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Arrest warrant issued for no-show Zuma

Article Paddy Harper - 4 Feb 2020

The high court wants more details about the nature of the illness preventing the former president from appearing on corruption charges

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