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Short sharp shock: The Nigerian filmmaker and writer Onyeka Nwelue’s new book is the Sopranos of the novella form. Photo: David Levenson/Getty Images

Review: A blistering run through a morally corrupt but likeable man’s life

The Nigerian Mafia: Johannesburg is as short and sharp as the stabbing blade that the protagonist keeps on his person for protection

77 people died and when the building they lived in burnt down in Johannesburg.

UPDATED: Illegal electricity connections unlikely cause of fire in hijacked Joburg building, says forensic investigator

Crime syndicate bosses will start a fire to remove tenants from a building they would like to occupy

In the know: Then Eskom chief executive André de Ruyter (left) briefs Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe (second left), President Cyril Ramaphosa (centre) and others about corruption and sabotage at Tutuka power station.

Cabinet, board knew about Eskom corruption – and did nothing

Syndicates, sabotage, theft and inaction by those in the know has helped bring the state-owned power producer to its knees, hurting the country in the process

No upgrade yet: Work has
been ongoing to upgrade
the Eldorado Park substation
since 2015, yet the project
remains marred by apparent
corruption and extortion.
(Andy Mkosi)

Eldos building mafia: Community anger amid extortion and ex-cons

Victims of extortion and intimidation at building project sites in Eldorado Park speak up in an exclusive Mail & Guardian investigation

Mail & Gaurdian

Editorial: A country built on cartels

This week, a Mail & Guardian investigation unearths what happens when the so-called construction mafia is allowed to run rampant in the country.

The accusations thrown by Sedat Peker at close Erdogan allies — including a former prime minister, top officials and their relatives — range from corruption and drug trafficking to rape and multiple murders.
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Peker videos: Crime boss’s claims rattle Turkish government

The accusations thrown by Sedat Peker at close Erdogan allies — including a former prime minister, top officials and their relatives — range from corruption and drug trafficking…

Pushback: Calling for citizens to mobilise

The mafia state is in full swing

We need to think of corruption in South Africa as not only Gupta-centric

Louis Liebenberg

Married to the Mob: The diamond boer and the honeytrap

The Mob’s influence in SA used to be synonymous with Vito Palazzolo. He’s in jail, but the Cosa Nostra continues to expand under new leaders.

Thousands in Naples march against Camorra pollution

Tens of thousands marched in protest in Naples on Saturday against illegal dumping they blamed on the Mafia.

James “Jimmy” Hoffa

Mafioso tip renews search for body of Jimmy Hoffa

The FBI has seen enough merit in a reputed Mafia captain’s tip to once again go in search of the elusive remains of Jimmy Hoffa.

Vandals smashed through armoured glass before calmly uncorking barrels of 2007-2012 Brunello di Montalcino.

Italian Mafia blamed for wine spillage

One of Tuscany’s finest red wines is now a lot harder to find after vandals broke into the producer’s cellar and emptied 80 000 litres on the floor.

Giuseppe Mandara

Police arrest Mandara’s big cheese in mafia probe

Police have arrested the head of the biggest buffalo mozzarella maker in Italy on suspicion of links to organised crime.

In this video grab made available by SKY TG24

Mafia suspected in Italian school bombing

Local mafia cartel the United Sacred Crown are alleged to be behind the bombing of a girls’ school in Italy which killed one and injured seven others.

Italian police arrest hundreds in anti-Mafia raids

Italian police arrested at least 320 people on Tuesday in dawn raids across the country against the powerful Calabrian Mafia.

Offer you can refuse? Holidays at a former Mafia hideout

Here’s an offer that may not be so hard to refuse: a few nights’ stay at the former hideout of a ruthless Mafia boss.

Las Vegas Mafia museums open new mob rivalry

By the time you discover whether you’ve been tapped for the path to respect and cash handouts, or for a bullet through the brain, it will be too late.

A Sicilian offer some travellers won’t be able to refuse

Travel company offers holidaymakers way to visit Sicily without fear of funding mafia.

Support balloons for anti-Mafia author Saviano

Martin Amis and Ian McEwan are among several literary figures to rally in support of Roberto Saviano, author of a best-selling mafia exposé.

Mafia linked to mystery of doctor’s death in Italy

Police have reopened an inquiry into one of Italy’s most chilling mysteries: the apparent suicide of a brilliant young doctor.

Deadly rise of the Mafia mamas

The crime boss was in the family home, issuing orders from a secret room behind a kitchen cupboard and a sliding wall panel.