The treasury has to ask itself what the true cost is of not funding our watchdog institutions
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The National Prosecuting Authority has failed in another state capture case considered only the foothills of the mountain it must climb
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The state capture case has suffered long delays, prompting a successful application by the defendants to have it thrown out of court
The public enterprises minister responds to coverage about his conduct at state firms
The ruling party’s economic transformation head Mmamokolo Kubayi said the resolution for state entities to be moved to line ministries remained intact
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The National Prosecuting Authority claims it is as frustrated as the public with the slow pace at which state capture cases are moving
The Special Investigation Unit wants to ‘pursue’ those who left to avoid accountability for their actions
Apart from seven cases before court, dozens more are under investigation, the minister told parliament
The governing party asks voters to ignore its failings and focus on its long-term successes
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The order raises questions as to who directs the defence of challenges to the work of commissions of inquiry
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The State Capture Commission made 205 recommendations on the criminal investigation and possible prosecution of people and companies
In the throes of finger-pointing, the authorities forget about the tools they already have at their disposal, such as the Corruption, Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act
There is irony in Msholozi being forced under the heel of the monstrous correctional services system he propped up – will he return behind bars?
We have not given up on you yet, Cyril Ramaphosa, but the people need to see real-time decisive action
The Economic Freedom Fighters leader has urged the president to do this to avoid further civil unrest and violence similar to the July 2021 riots
The resignation comes at the height of renewed attacks on long-haulage trucks
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And of Belarus, for representing that country in Zimbabwe by offering carbon credits from a Russian forest in Siberia
The court said there was no reasonable prospects of success for an appeal on the judgment finding that his release on medical parole was unlawful
Former presidents and secretaries were uninvited to try cut costs but have now been asked to attend again
Scopa was also told by the company’s legal head that André de Ruyter’s explosive television interview did not bring the utility into disrepute
President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed Zondo to the top post despite the JSC recommending justice Mandisa Maya
Tasneem Motara has dissolved two boards in as many months, leaving the Gauteng Growth and Development Agency and the Gauteng Gambling Board virtually rudderless
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In his report, Chief Justice Raymond Zondo said Kwinana either had no clue about or dishonestly pretended she did not know some of the basic obligations of her profession
Provincial secretary Bheki Mtolo says Zondo is playing politics and ‘needs to be stopped’
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Our leaders do not use the power they have for the greater good – understanding why graft has become the norm is the first step to finding genuine solutions
MPs must find a way to handle André de Ruyter’s allegations and a protected disclosure accusing Pravin Gordhan of wrongdoing in the SAA sale
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Not investigating politicians is a breach of standards, former public protector tells inquiry into her successor, Busisiwe Mkhwebane
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Financial Action Task Force noted the country made ‘a high-level political commitment’ to work with the watchdog to tackle money laundering
Calls for two judges accused of crime to step aside while a third appears before Judicial Conduct Tribunal on a complaint of impeachable misconduct
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If his ‘exit interview’ was to be explosive, the former Eskom chief executive should come out with the names of those ministers who are corrupt
Fresh billions will allow the appointment of 15 000 police trainees and prosecutors with skill in bringing financial crimes to court
The finance minister said South Africa still needs to address shortcomings but hopes the sanctions will not be severe