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Former national police commissioner Riah Phiyega. (Oupa Nkosi)

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

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has raided the Sandton, Johannesburg, home of businessman Hangwani Maumela, seizing high-end vehicles and artworks as part of an R820 million asset recovery operation linked to wholesale looting at Tembisa Hospital, in Ekurhuleni.
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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

Crime intelligence head Dumisani Khumalo. (Screenshot from Madlanga Commission)

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…

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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

Gauteng Premier David Makhura said the province would do whatever is needed to address the shortage of additional space and beds to accommodate the rising Covid-19 admissions in hospitals.

‘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’s new lawyer, Advocate Jimmy Howse, told the court that his client only faced six charges out of the 77 charges. (ANA)

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

This “season of madness” as Ramatlhodi described it, only really began after the ANC elective conference at Mangaung in 2012, where Zuma was re-elected for a second term as the party’s president. (Mujahid Safodien/AFP)

​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.

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.

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.

The four major construction companies are confident that the Competition Tribunal will clear them of charges of collusion and anti-competitive conduct.

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.

It has been reported that Mahumapelo put up a fight to keep his position. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

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.

The Blessed Girl by Angela Makholwa

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.

Controversial Durban couple Sibusiso and Shawn Mpisane.

Charges dropped against Shawn Mpisane

Fraud and corruption charges have been dropped against businessperson Shawn Mpisane, who was accused of submitting forged documents to secure tenders.

Madonsela report reveals ‘gross irregularities’ in Pilgrim’s Rest evictions

While the public protector’s report on Pilgrim’s Rest business evictions found the "poisoned processes", Mpumalanga says they it will not comment yet.

ANC’s Kegakilwe accused of improper conduct, pocketing state funds

ANC North West acting provincial secretary Gordon Kegakilwe has been accused of abusing state funds, including pocketing R40k meant for an ANCWL trip.

Numsa secretary general Irvin Jim. (Gallo)

City Power embroiled in multimillion-rand tender spat

Tasol Solar Energy Solutions has denied being awarded a multimillion-rand solar geyser tender in a court case brought by Numsa against City Power.

John Block co-accused gets top health post

The Northern Cape health ministry last month appointed a new chief of staff who stands knee-deep in corruption allegations.

Health honcho silent on R1m from shady builder

Northern Cape health’s Gugulethu Matlaopane received R1-million from a housing graft suspect.

Tape implicates Zuma lawyer in ‘farcical’ tender

An official who sat through deliberations on a disputed R10-billion tender has detailed how he believes Michael Hulley, rigged the process.