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‘Cool drink’ is code for cash bribe in graft-ridden South Africa

In a country with one of the highest crime rates in the world, police officers have a reputation for being corrupt

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Bribery to get public services is increasing in parts of Africa

Research by Afrobarometer has found that almost three in 10 respondents (28%) said they had paid a bribe in the past year

Durban business raided as Transnet contracts face scrutiny

Contractors allegedly paid Transnet officials for lucrative procurement deals

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DA wants Scopa probe into alleged Mkhize kickback

​The DA wants Scopa to probe allegations that Cogta Minister Zweli Mkhize received a R4.5-million ‘kickback’ in return for facilitating a PIC loan

President Cyril Ramaphosa confirmed in the National Assembly on Thursday a total of R15.3-million was spent by government on Zuma’s “personal legal costs” since 2006.

Hawks probe Zuma for R1m bribe

Jacob Zuma is being investigated by the Hawks for allegedly accepting a R1-million cash bribe in exchange for keeping Senzeni Zokwana in his Cabinet

The EFF’s secretary general Godrich Gardee said the party was opening the case against Mkhize for corruption and soliciting a bribe.

EFF lays corruption charges against Zweli Mkhize for corruption at Prasa

​The EFF opened a criminal case against former ANC treasurer general Zweli Mkhize following damning revelations by former Prasa CEO Lucky Montana

Ndebele

Bribing a minister isn’t cheap

The charges against former transport minister Sbu Ndebele and two department officials paint a picture of a sliding scale of backhanders.

Bank tied to Fifa scandal has checkered past

A bank owned by a Brazilian billionaire has been accused by US prosecutors of processing millions of dollars in bribes, including to Fifa officials.

Only two more legal steps have to be completed before tolling begins: the 30 days the public had to comment on the draft documents gazetted and the signing of the amendment Bill.

E-toll contractor denies shady dealing with arms deal company

Kapsch TrafficCom, the company contracted to the e-toll system, has denied it had improper dealings with Swedish companies involved in the arms deal.

Driving in Nairobi a test of nerves — and patience

"So, will I have to pay a bribe?" I ask the driving instructor, watching out for the heart-stopping sight of Nairobi’s minibuses scooting past.

Fifa dishes out life bans

Fifa dishes out life bans, suspends Concacaf official

Fifa suspended Lisle Austin for a year and and banned six Hungarian and Bosnian match officials for life for helping fix international friendlies.

I didn’t say Qatar was corrupt

I didn’t say Qatar was corrupt, says Fifa’s Valcke

Jerome Valcke has denied suggesting Qatar’s 2022 bid team were guilty of corruption in an email sent to scandal-tainted Jack Warner.

Bin Hammam and other Fifa officials to be investigated

Fifa announced on Wednesday they have opened a corruption probe into four officials including Qatar’s Mohamed Bin Hammam and Trinidadian Jack Warner.

Fifa will have more transparency, says Bin Hammam

Fifa presidential candidate Mohamed bin Hammam has vowed to bring more transparency to football’s world governing body amid fresh corruption claims.

Qatar denies World Cup corruption claims

The Qatar Football Association has said Qatar won the right to host the 2022 World Cup fairly and squarely and not by corrupt methods.

Fifa trying to stop release of bribe document, says BBC

Fifa has attempted to block the release of a document that reveals the identity of two officials forced to repay bribes, the BBC reported.

Another Fifa favours for World Cup votes row

The former chairperson of England’s Football Association has reignited the row over allegations of corruption in football’s governing body.

World Cup selection flawed

World Cup selection flawed, says Aussie chief

Australian football chief Frank Lowy said on Thursday picking hosts for two World Cups at the same time was a flawed process.

Dictator Blatter wanted me out

Six Fifa members accused of wrongdoing in bidding

Six Fifa executive committee members were accused of receiving or demanding bribes during the bidding for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups.