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The Medupi (above) and Kusile boilers are substandard, because the ruling party hijacking their manufacturing process for their own profit. (Madelene Cronjé/M&G)

Medupi fails two tests already

The new plant can’t meet World Bank’s loan conditions or sulphur emissions limits

Mkhwebane’s initial report made no findings against former Free State Premier and now ANC secretary general Ace Magashule, and Mosebenzi Zwane who was Free State Agriculture MEC at the time.(M&G/Madelene Cronje)

Mkhwebane’s R40-million handshake

By the end of her term, the public protector could pocket a shockingly over-inflated payout

Marius Fransman

SAHRC in hot water again over report tampering allegations

Report on Marius Fransman’s anti-semitism has opposite conclusion in final version after former chairperson takes charge of draft.

Gloves-off: ‘I was the one who staggered Baloyi. I broke his jaw with a left hook in the 10th round

​South African Human Rights Commission staff round on officials

Employees have objected to the chairperson and a commissioner being reappointed.

Human rights commission raises stink on township toilets

Human rights commission raises stink on township toilets

The South African Human Rights Commission has cast light on the issue of water and sanitation in the country’s informal settlements.

Thuli Madonsela, Oilgate and us

At a conference, Vusi Pikoli identified two cases as definitive for the future of SA’s anti-graft efforts: the arms deal and Oilgate.

Police told to apologise to jogger

Police told to apologise to jogger

The HRC has told Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa to apologise to the Cape Town jogger who showed President Jacob Zuma’s motorcade a middle finger.

Protector calls for press ombud to be more ‘autonomous’

Oilgate decision ‘a victory for M&G and Public Protector’

Thuli Madonsela’s decision not to contest a ruling setting aside a probe into the Oilgate scandal is a victory for her office and the <i>M&G</i>.

Mushwana unmoved by Oilgate ruling

Despite a stinging judicial rebuke about his work when Public Protector, Lawrence Mushwana says he will not resign as Human Rights Commission chair.

SCA slams Mushwana for ‘no investigation at all’

SCA slams Mushwana for ‘no investigation at all’

"The public protector must not only discover the truth, but must also inspire confidence that the truth has been discovered," said the SCA.

Oilgate saga back in the protector’s lap

The Supreme Court of Appeal delivered a landmark judgment that sealed the <i>M&G</i>’s victory in a five-year legal battle with the public protector.

M&G vindicated in Oilgate appeal

The Supreme Court of Appeals dismissed the Public Protector’s appeal against a high court setting aside its report into the Oilgate saga.

SCA judges slam Public Protector’s Oilgate arguments

The Supreme Court bench has lambasted counsel for the Public Protector’s office, which is appealing a judgment overturning its Oilgate scandal report.

HRC back-pedals on jogger case

The Human Rights Commission chairperson has turned on his own staff in the case of a jogger arrested for "giving the middle finger" to Zuma.

Protect the protector

Protect the protector

It isn’t very long ago that the <i>M&G</i> was in the vanguard of criticism of the public protector

Jobs for pals are sometimes okay

The <i>M&G</i> is starting a debate about party deployments. This week <b>Doron Isaacs</b> argues that it is a global phenomenon

Xenophobia two years on

SA failed to protect foreigners

Despite years of warning signs, there were no plans in place to stem xenophobic violence.

Mushwana claims first HRC casualty

SAHRC chief executive Tseliso Thipanyane has resigned after being stripped of key powers by the new chairperson, Lawrence Mushwana.

Shock R7m payout for Mushwana

Departing public protector Lawrence Mushwana has received a golden handshake of nearly R7-million, raising a storm about his ­entitlement to it.

Public protector storm blows over

Less than a week after his suspension by former public protector Lawrence Mushwana, chief executive Themba Mthethwa is back at work.