Tender Fraud
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Madlanga questions why Fannie Masemola was charged with Cat Matlala in R360m tender case
Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga questioned former Idac head Andrea Johnson about the decision to charge suspended National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola alongside…
Phiyega denies meeting alleged cartel boss Matlala as recordings expose Mchunu, Sibiya links
Former police commissioner Riah Phiyega has denied ever meeting alleged crime boss Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala after explosive recordings played before the Madlanga commission
Massive raid part of asset recovery in Tembisa Hospital tender fraud
The Special Investigating Unit has seized luxury vehicles and artworks worth millions from businessman Hangwani Maumela’s Joburg mansion as part of an R820 million asset recovery
Khumalo says Mchunu associate Mokgotsi acted as middleman for dodgy payments
The Madlanga commission heard testimony about text messages between Mokgotsi and Matlala that detailed payments to the suspended police minister, manipulation of the Independent…
The R15.3-million Limpopo ‘shack’ tender was earned fraudulently – SIU
The SIU is trying to recover R2.5-million from a housing tender as part of its investigation into corruption during the Covid-19 state of disaster
Abandoned flats cost Eskom R840-million
The budget for the Wilge Residential Development was R160-million but, when the project stopped, the bill was R840-million
‘The corrupt must go to jail’
As Gauteng braces itself for its Covid-19 peak, the provincial government says it is knuckling down to deal with ‘shameful’ corruption allegations
Mabuyakhulu only played a ‘peripheral role’ in R28m case — new lawyer
Mike Mabuyakhulu and seven others, appeared in the Durban Commercial Crimes Court on 77 charges, including money laundering and corruption
State to discipline employees doing business with government
The 1 000 public servants who didn’t resign from their companies face disciplinary action or suspension under the Public Service Act.
Bite the hand that corrupts, for SA’s sake
Legal frameworks need to be strengthened to stop the systematic abuse of state funds by politicians.
Govt supplier database a blow to corruption
The state hopes to end the bleeding of government funds and fight corruption by establishing a central list of vetted suppliers.
Construction bigwigs deny World Cup stadium bid-rigging
The Competition Commission is confident that the construction companies have a case to answer for World Cup stadium bid-rigging, despite their denial.
Tshwane, North West clamp down on corruption
North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo has set up a forensic and fraud investigations unit and the City of Tshwane intends to suspend two city officials.
Block: Auditor testifies about Trifecta contracts
A forensic auditor has faced Northern Cape ANC chairperson John Block’s defence in a fraud and corruption case at the high court in Kimberley.
N Cape ANC did not advertise tenders, hears court
The Northern Cape government entered into lease agreements with the Trifecta Group without advertising any tenders, a court has heard.