Bribes
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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
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
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
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
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
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.
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, 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, 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.