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The matter between the “tender entrepreneur” has been in court three times in as many weeks. Each time it has “stood down” for city manager Sipho Nzuza’s signature

Company sues municipality for millions over blacklisting

Pholobas Projects is suing eThekwini Municipality for millions after being ‘blacklisted’ at the behest of an alleged crooked official.

Uber has suggested that the ministry delay the implementation of clause 66 (7) until the current challenges are resolved. (Reuters)

Editorial: ‘Predatory elite’ eye nuclear deal

Is the nuclear deal going ahead or not? Will SA take adequate precautions to ensure it doesn’t overly indebt the nation? There are no clear answers.

A mysterious R171-million deal has gone to a company owned by Shantan Reddy

Zuma pals clinch first nuclear deal

What appears to be the first contract for SA’s mooted nuclear build has been quietly inked.

South Africa has many macro-assets attractive to investors, such as a vibrant democracy, a relatively diversi?ed economy, abundant natural resources and a transparent legal system.

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.

Fail-safe: Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene. The treasury is eager to ­promote savings. Photo: David Harrison

Tax dodgers, fake BEE scams hit in govt tender system

Nhlanhla Nene pledges to end billions of rand lost in dodgy tenders with the roll-out of a compulsory supplier database in the next seven months.

A key part of the state’s strategy is transparency over tenders.

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.

Poorly constructed ‘born-free’ roads run through rural areas because of dodgy tenders and budget cuts resulting from bribe payments.

How officials are milking the state

People take it for granted that corruption is happening on all levels, says Corruption Watch.

Hawks whistle-blower slain

Mystery surrounds the killing of a shop steward who alleged illegal dealings at a water parastatal

AmaBhungane reporter Tabelo Timse unpacks the reaction to Co-operative Governance Minister Des van Rooyen’s month-to-month stay in a five-star hotel.

We were robbed, says nuke bidder

In just 48 hours, Eskom apparently made an about-turn to award a tender to the ‘losing’ bidder

Zim govt ‘sells out’ to China

President Robert Mugabe will allow Beijing to bypass state tenders for big projects in return for funding from the Chinese government.

Chairperson speaks out on scramble for power in ANC

The chairperson of the ANC in Free State Ace Magashule has spoken out about the scramble for power and resources in the ANC.

Gauteng tender flaws: ‘The rot is deep’

Gauteng tender flaws: ‘The rot is deep’

Cosatu has welcomed the uncovering of serious flaws in the procurement of Gauteng road department tenders worth more than R1-billion.

Public protector won’t suspend Malema’s contract

Juju’s cousin lands multimillion-rand govt deals

A probe has been launched into contracts worth R60-million awarded by Limpopo to Tshepo Malema, cousin of Julius Malema.

Motsoaledi’s tender victory

Motsoaledi’s tender victory

The new procurement procedures have succeeded in halving the cost of ARV drugs.

Is Malema a tax dodger?

Is Malema a tax dodger?

African National Congress Youth League leader Julius Malema might be stealing from the poor through tax evasion said Patricia de Lille on Sunday.