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Government’s thinking on surveillance law is regressive
The law that regulates the interception of communications is being challenged on the basis it can be abused by rogue elements in intelligence
Christo Wiese, Tullow Oil and ENS’s tax dodging services
Tax advisers at ENSafrica sold tycoon Wiese a lemon — one that now implicates him in what Sars has described as an elaborate "tax evasion" scheme.
Media professionals respond to ‘Stratcom’ allegations
Media professionals have come out defending themselves on allegations labelling them "Stratcom" agents
Tegeta threatens Eskom coal supply
Tegeta threatens to shut down coal supply to Hendrina power station just as Eskom discovers thousands of tons of coal have gone ‘missing’.
After six years, M&G can spill the beans on Mac Maharaj
Zuma’s artful dodger may be beyond criminal accountability but the NPA, and its contradictions, is not.
SCA dismisses Mac Maharaj gagging appeal, endorses transparency
Criminal charges were laid against three M&G staffers by presidential spokesperson Mac Maharaj in November 2011.
AmaBhungane journo ‘lucky we don’t fight black people’ – BLF after alleged assault
This comes just days after Sanef won a court interdict against BLF and its leader, Andile Mngxitama
Koeberg documents show odd decisions
Eskom’s own court papers could bolster aggrieved bidder Westinghouse’s case
National Prosecuting Authority charges Lawrence Mrwebi
The man responsible for the withdrawal of corruption charges against former crime intelligence boss Richard Mdluli is officially facing prosecution.
Jacob Zuma, Khulubuse and the missing millions
A meeting with the president appears to have persuaded an international firm to hand millions to Aurora – which others promptly ‘misappropriated’.
Question is, can the 1time bid fly?
The firm bidding to take over the failed airline has brought to light several unexplained connections.
Mac Maharaj: This is why M&G must be charged
Presidential spokesperson Mac Maharaj says the key part of his case against the Mail & Guardian is that the newspaper broke the law.
M&G journalists warned of criminal charges
M&G editor-in-chief Nic Dawes and investigative reporters Sam Sole and Stefaans Brummer have been told they are suspects in a criminal investigation.
M&G faces charges over Mac Maharaj
Editor and reporters have been warned that they are suspected of stealing confidential records in a case brought forward by Mac Maharaj.
The real fight has just begun for democracy
It is now official. The <i>M&G</i> and two of its journalists are under investigation by the Organised Crime Unit.