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The NPA’s dismal record has come under the scrutiny of Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo in his 874-page report released on Tuesday.
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Zondo: Why South Africa urgently needs a functional National Prosecuting Authority

If the four-year Zondo inquiry into state capture is to be worth a billion rand, the NPA has to bring those who looted the country to book. Yet it has performed inadequately for…

Parliament’s adoption of the long-awaited Public Procurement Bill is not only a positive sign of the government tackling what has been the epicentre of state capture and corruption. (David Harrison/M&G)

South Africa, this is your new Parliament

More parties than ever will share the country’s 400 parliamentary seats

Markus Jooste won’t necessarily face incriminating questions when he arrives in Parliament.

How Markus Jooste plans to dodge Parliament’s tough questions

The elusive Jooste is set to appear in Parliament on Wednesday to answer questions from MPs

“That was just a beginning — the list is long. Some people have left the company, but we will be pursuing them and possibly lay charges if it is found that there was criminal intent,” said Popo Molefe. (Gallo)

More suspensions looming at Transnet – Popo Molefe

This week, three Transnet executives, including CEO Siyabonga Gama, were served with suspension notices

(John McCann/M&G)

Fleece the state, face the music

Public officials who routinely find loopholes to siphon money out of government coffers may soon find themselves in the dock

The Constitutional Court reserved judgment last Tuesday in Sassa’s application to extend the CPS contract. (Oupa Nkosi/M&G)

Sassa admits no contingency plan for grant payments

The tender deadline was originally postponed from February 28, and risks being postponed again.

Former Steinhoff CEO, Markus Jooste. File photo

Steinhoff submitted ‘malicious’ report to Hawks

The Hawks have told the Standing Committee on Public Accounts that the report contains ‘nothing’

“There was a very strong call that government must act speedily to implement free higher education for young people from poor and working class background

Leave Cabinet decisions to the president, Pandor tells opposition

The minister told opposition parties that decisions regarding the assembly of new cabinet should be left to the president of the republic

Jacob Zuma may be gone

Hawks probing four criminal corruption cases at Transnet

Acting Hawks head Yolisa Matakata told parliamentary watchdog Scopa it is investigating matters related to “state capture” at Transnet.

The allegations of corruption against Khomotso Phahlane surfaced more than a year ago

IPID, Hawks raid 7 properties in case against Phahlane, SAPS contractor

The raids were conducted under the direction of the Special Commercial Crimes Unit, and were part of IPID’s investigation into Phahlane.

Themba Godi said the committee would take the unprecedented step of issuing a formal summons for Transnet to appear the first week of committee sittings in the new year.

Transnet execs snub Scopa meeting

Scopa chairperson Themba Godi said he received a letter on Monday from Transnet board chairperson Linda Mabaso requesting a postponement until January

Nomgcobo Jiba (above) and Lawrence Mrwebi were fired by the president following an inquiry outcome. (Oupa Nkosi/M&G)

Transnet probes claims that it was involved in six Gupta-linked deals

The parastatal is taking media reports based on the recent #GuptaLeaks very seriously and have begun conducting internal probes into the six deals.

Dlamini could face a motion of no confidence in Parliament if the meeting does not bare fruit in the Parliamentary committee’s eyes.

Dlamini: Sassa opts for tender process after Post Office deal downscaled

Five months now remain for Sassa to find an alternative service provider to handle the core aspects of the grants scheme.

Scopa concerned by government’s overreliance on consultants

Scopa has raised a concern surrounding the government’s reliance on consultants, says a report, after some departments spent billions on consultants.

Parliament’s public accounts watchdog committee

Parliament watchdog to question Nkandla upgrades

Parliament’s public accounts watchdog committee, Scopa, will question public works on the upgrade of President Jacob Zuma’s Nkandla homestead.

Scopa blasts ‘scandalous’ dearth of land reform figures

Scopa blasts ‘scandalous’ dearth of land reform figures

It is "scandalous" that the ministry of rural development does not know how much land the state owns, says Scopa’s chairperson, Themba Godi.

Hawks won’t play ball on arms deal, says Scopa

It was not known why the probe into the arms deal was closed, as the Hawks failed to respond to queries from Scopa, the committee’s chairperson says.

Alarm bells sound for democracy

The tepid statement made by the Hawks reveals the pitfalls of creeping hegemonic power.

DA to challenge closed arms deal probe

The DA will ask the Standing Committee on Public Accounts for an urgent special hearing into the termination of the investigation into the arms deal.

Call to give Parliament teeth to take on lying officials

Parliament needs to be given extra powers to take action against lying officials, the chairperson of Scopa said on Wednesday.