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Greed has cost nearly 8 000 workers in Tongaat’s sugar division and its milling operations their jobs when the company moved to sell off assets and reduce its debt, while the firm and its suppliers sustained huge losses.
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Tongaat bidder appears in court over alleged fraudulent funding letter

The case was postponed to 10 June, when Rajahussen is expected to respond to allegations that RGS fraudulently submitted a R2 billion proof-of-funding bank letter as part of its…

National Coloured Congress leader Fadiel Adams. (X/ @JustSecuCluster)

MP Fadiel Adams fails to surface as an arrest warrant is issued in the Sindiso Magaqa case

The SAPS wants the Cape Coloured Congress leader to hand himself over on fraud and obstruction charges linked to the Magaqa murder probe

Authentic: Bad Influencer creator Kudi Maradzika. Photo: Andre Berry

Kudi Maradzika’s Bad Influencer captures Joburg’s counterfeit glamour

With an all-star cast, the seven-part Netflix series unpacks fame, fraud and female empowerment in the modern African cityscape

Graphic: John McCann

Fighting corruption in local government needs systems, not saints

Condemning fraud and trying to inculcate ethics won’t change things; it requires redesigning the very systems that enable malfeasance

The technology’s unalterable digital trail would reduce fiscal leaks and prevent large-scale corruption draining the public purse. Photo: Supplied

How blockchain could end public sector fraud

The technology’s unalterable digital trail would reduce fiscal leaks and prevent large-scale corruption draining the public purse

The government must address the corruption surrounding the management of undocumented migrants, asylum seekers and refugees by home affairs officials, the police and the defence force

The dark underbelly of immigration fraud in state institutions

The government must address the corruption surrounding the management of undocumented migrants, asylum seekers and refugees by home affairs officials, the police and the defence…

Restraints: The banking sector adheres to global benchmarks regarding credit card security but still the system remains vulnerable because its foundational IBM architecture limits this and there is no instantaneous payment system. Photo: Supplied

How safe are South African banks from cyber attacks?

Experts say the banking system is as advanced as that in Europe but its antiquated infrastructure is difficult to modernise

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi.

Lesufi ‘sat on’ dignity pack fraud report

The project was meant to supply dignity packs to girls and women at no-fee schools and colleges

The MEC said he had never received any funds from Pule Mabe. (Photo: X)

Gauteng Education MEC Chiloane implicated in Pule Mabe’s R27 million fraud case

The provincial government leader allegedly received R185 000 from the spoils of the tender

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Cabinet applauds conviction of Home Affairs officials in fraudulent passport scheme

Home Affairs minister Leon Schreiber said the convictions proved that corruption could be defeated

People at the Sandton licensing and testing department were allegedly encouraged to pay bribes. (Luba Lesolle/Getty Images)

Officials allegedly seeking bribes for eye tests at Sandton licensing department

The City of Johannesburg has said it is cracking down on corruption at Sandton and other vehicle licensing and drivers’ testing centres

Fouché was arrested in Garsfontein, Pretoria, two weeks ago after allegedly defrauding a woman who happened to be a senior police officer in Gauteng. Photo supplied

Smooth talking ‘Casanova fraudster’ Johan Fouché granted bail

Victims of Fouché and his alleged accomplice, who they claim defrauded them of their homes, are shocked by his release

Desperate: People queue outside a labour department office to apply for Unemployment Insurance Fund payouts during the Covid-19 outbreak.  Photo: Delwyn Verasamy

Unemployment Insurance Fund fraud is a ‘lifestyle’ in KwaZulu-Natal

A total of R2.6 billion was recovered by the UIF nationally through its ‘follow the money’ project which is auditing companies that benefited from Covid-19 relief scheme

The escape of a convicted criminal of Bester’s profile should serve as a wake-up call, urging us to address systemic weaknesses and demand accountability from those responsible for maintaining the safety and well-being of our communities.
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Bester case: court grants bail to suspended prison officer

Two other accused will return to court on 11 July for formal bail applications

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When crime is cloaked as religion

Religion is often the business plan of fraudsters who lie effortlessly to their congregants

Former Transnet chief financial officer Anoj Singh. (Photo by Papi Morake/Gallo Images via Getty Images)

Former Eskom executive and corruption suspect Anoj Singh ‘defrauded of R13.9 million’

Mahendren Munsamy, accused of stealing R420 million from FNB and Sasol, allegedly also stole from Singh

The country’s financial systems, especially international transfers, must be fit for purpose in the digital age. Photo: File

Despite progress, South Africa’s greylisting is in black and white

Financial Action Task Force noted the country made ‘a high-level political commitment’ to work with the watchdog to tackle money laundering

Deputy president David Mabuza on Saturday afternoon delivered a lucid overview of the state of the party’s internal challenges — and lack of funds. (Leon Sadiki/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Dwindling membership, step aside rule and load-shedding — some of the ANC’s many problems

Deputy president David Mabuza on Saturday afternoon delivered a lucid overview of the state of the party’s internal challenges — and lack of funds

Guebuza junior was found to have received $33 million to “move influence” with his father, and was sentenced to 12 years in prison. He intends to appeal. There is no word yet on whether his father will also be charged. Photo: Supplied

Son of former Mozambique president sentenced to 12 years in prison

No Credit Suisse executives have faced criminal prosecution, despite the company admitting liability

Hawks head Godfrey Lebeya also announced new appointments to boost the directorate’s capacity, including Lieutenant General Siphesihle Nkosi, who becomes its deputy head. (Photo by Gallo Images/Sunday Times/Alaister Russell)

Drugs, corruption and fraud account for bulk of Hawks arrests in second quarter

Hawks head Godfrey Lebeya also announced new appointments to boost the directorate’s capacity, including Lieutenant General Siphesihle Nkosi, who becomes its deputy head