August 26
South Africa: Exclusive - Justice Minister Took Half a Million Rand 'Loan' From Accused Vbs Investment Broker in 2016
Justice Minister Thembi Simelane took a loan of more than half a million rand from a company that brokered unlawful investments of R349-million into VBS Mutual Bank by the… Read more »
August 21
South Africa: Zizi Kodwa and Jehan Mackay's Corruption Case Postponed for Mackay's Bid to Have Charges Dropped
Former EOH executive Jehan Mackay, who is accused of bribing Zizi Kodwa to influence a Sita contract, will approach the Director of Public Prosecutions after the Specialised… Read more »
August 09
Mozambique: Chang Is Finally Convicted in Mozambique Hidden Debt Scandal
A New York court found former Mozambican finance minister Manuel Chang guilty of fraud and money laundering in the $2-billion scandal. Read more »
August 08
South Africa: NPA Plans to Reinstate Struck-Off Estina Dairy Case, As State Capture Questions Persist
The NPA's Investigative Directorate's efforts to prosecute the R280m Estina Dairy corruption scandal was thwarted when the case was struck off the roll in the Free State High Court… Read more »
August 04
South Africa: The ANC Must Show It Can Tackle Corruption Now
There are still crucial lessons to be learnt from the results of South Africa's 29 May elections. Helen Zille's comments that the DA could soon be the biggest party in Parliament… Read more »
July 28
South Africa: Time's Up for Tenderpreneurs As New Public Procurement Act Tackles Corruption Loopholes That Led to Looting By Middle-Men
Accountability measures have now been established that will hopefully flush out corruption and exploitation in this process, which is worth about R1-trillion every year. Read more »
July 25
South Africa: Special Investigating Unit to Probe Streetlight Tender in Nelson Mandela Bay
President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorised the Special Investigating Unit to investigate allegations of 'serious maladministration' in the procurement, supply, delivery and… Read more »
July 17
Zimbabwe: South African Company Embroiled in R570m Zimbabwe Corruption Scandal
A Johannesburg printing firm and its agent are being investigated by Zimbabwe's anti-corruption authority for price gouging on election-related material and equipment. Read more »
South Africa: New Higher Ed Minister Committed to 'Rooting Out Corruption and Maladministration in NSFAS'
In her maiden budget speech in Parliament, Higher Education and Training Minister Dr Nobuhle Nkabane said expanding access to higher education and training opportunities remained… Read more »
July 12
South Africa: Corruption Central - Vbs Chairperson Tshifhiwa Matodzi's Canary Song, Part One
Disgraced former VBS chairperson accepts 495-year sentence, effectively reduced to 15 years of imprisonment -- and sings like a canary for 70 pages. Read more »
July 10
South Africa: Let's Not Fool Ourselves - Corruption in the Public Sector Is Theft From the Poor
Money needed to address poverty, inequality and unemployment fills the pockets of those involved in corrupt activities. And, to add insult to injury, they flaunt their ill-gotten… Read more »
July 03
South Africa: GNU Must Prioritise Empowering Whistle-Blowers and Strengthening Anti-Corruption Fight
In the aftermath of State Capture, which cost the country around R1.5-trillion during Jacob Zuma's second term in office, corruption continues to be a significant hurdle for South… Read more »
June 30
South Africa: Political Interference, Corruption and Nepotism Rife At TVET Colleges, Study Reveals
A study of TVET colleges has made several recommendations, including tightening the appointment and vetting processes of council members and capping members' fees. Read more »
June 17
South Africa: 'Go Back to SA' - UK and U.S. Tell Eskom and Asbestos Corruption Accused They're Extraditable
Michael Lomas is wanted in South Africa for a case involving R745-million Eskom fraud, while Moroadi Cholota is wanted for a R255-million Free State asbestos corruption matter.… Read more »
June 05
South Africa: Zizi Kodwa Resigns As Minister After Appearing in Court On State Capture Corruption Charges
Sports, Arts, and Culture minister Zizi Kodwa has resigned amidst corruption charges involving alleged bribes and luxury perks totalling over R1.6-million. Read more »
June 04
South Africa: Court Orders Gayton Mckenzie to Hand Over Documents for Corruption Probe
A court has ordered Patriotic Alliance leader Gayton McKenzie to submit documents for an investigation into aspects of his Central Karoo Municipality mayorship, including the… Read more »
May 28
South Africa: The Corruption Pandemic in South Africa Is Killing Off Our State Institutions
The post-1994 South African democratic State, which had emerged as a hope of a new dawn, has turned out to be a disappointment to many African civil society institutions and… Read more »
May 08
South Africa: Internal Ructions and Disruptions At SA Universities Skyrocket With Government Pulled Into Fray
Spats and allegations of maladministration during the awarding of contracts and overstepping statutory rules for appointments rock SA's six universities -- including University of… Read more »
April 25
South Africa: Corruption, Crime, Rolling Blackouts, Unemployment, Poverty, Inequality - - Anything to Celebrate?
The reality for many South Africans is one of disillusionment as they cannot celebrate their freedom because the political elites have amassed wealth at the expense of the… Read more »
April 04
South Africa: South Africa Urgently Needs an Anti-Corruption Commission With Real Teeth - a Scorpions 2.0
The fight against corruption cannot be solved through slapdash legislation which does nothing to ensure the independence of the National Prosecuting Authority and, by extension,… Read more »
South Africa: Reflections On the Intersection of Gendered Violence and Corruption in an Election Year
As South Africa prepares for the elections on 29 May, and political parties rally behind their manifestos full of promises of change, it is important for us as the citizenry to… Read more »
South Africa: Markus Jooste's Steinhoff Was a Horrific, High-Profile Example of Corporate Capture
Steinhoff is corporate South Africa's handmaid to State Capture. They share the same DNA -- people who knew better and could have done something chose silence. Read more »
March 28
South Africa: Ramaphosa Cleared Again By Public Protector On Allegations of Misconduct
In the closing report into allegations stemming back to 2021, that President Cyril Ramaphosa personally invited a property development company to become part of the Mooikloof… Read more »
March 21
South Sudan: Speaker Mapisa-Nqakula On 'Special Leave' After Corruption Claims Speculation
Late on Human Rights Day, National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula stepped aside from public office under a cloud of corruption allegations and amid rumours of her… Read more »
South Africa: Disgraced Steinhoff Boss Markus Jooste Reportedly Shoots Himself
Disgraced former chief executive of Steinhof Markus Jooste has reportedly shot himself just more than 24 hours after the Financial Sector Conduct Authority revealed that it was… Read more »