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State capture represents a particularly pernicious form of corruption, wherein private actors exert undue influence over public policy and state mechanisms to serve their own interests, thereby severely undermining democratic governance. (Delwyn Verasamy, M&G)

The perpetual nature of capture in South Africa

South Africa is not experiencing an episodic crisis, one that can be resolved through commissions and reports

ANC Luthuli House in Pixley Ka Isaka Seme St, Johannesburg. Photo: Supplied

If ANCYL is serious about tackling SA’s energy crisis, they’ll join DA’s march to Luthuli House

Opportunity for honest, hardworking South Africans to take their pain and frustrations to the seat of the organisation that orchestrated them

The Incoming chief justice Raymond Zondo cautioned against populist accusations that the judiciary is captured. (Paul Botes/M&G)

Zondo: ‘I can withstand any political pressure’

The incoming chief justice cautioned against populist accusations that the judiciary is captured

Justice Minister Ronald Lamola. (Gallo Images/Alet Pretorius)

Zondo report softened resistance to private funding for NPA

The National Prosecuting Authority risks reputational damage if it fails to act and donor money is part of the answer — as long as there was transparency

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All the coverage from our special report on South Africa’s current challenges.

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Zondo report: Ramaphosa, stop being a chairperson and become the president we need

If the president will not put South Africa first instead of the ANC, then the Zondo commission may have done a good job but accountability is not attainable

Brian Molefe was one of the key architects of the capture and looting of the state-owned entity.

How Brian Molefe became the Guptas’ go-to guy

The former Transnet group chief executive was one of the key architects of the capture and looting of the state-owned entity

President Cyril Ramaphosa. (Oupa Nkosi/M&G)

A Sona storyboard: here’s what you could say, Mr President

If Ramaphosa is casting about for good news, he must address the biggest beacon for hope: the just transition

Acting Chief Justice Raymond Zondo says former president Jacob Zuma had “sought to thwart” attempts by Barbara Hogan, then the public enterprises minister, to appoint a Transnet group chief executive from 2009 to replace Maria Ramos.

Zondo report recommends Jacob Zuma be investigated for Transnet corruption

The Zondo commission found evidence to suggest that Transnet was the primary site of state capture in financial terms.

Denel’s R1.2bn loss from R6bn profit highlights dire state of state-owned companies

The second state capture report shows how the arms company went from a R35-billion order book to begging the treasury for cash to stay afloat

Brian Molefe and Anoj Singh have emerged as two of the key antagonists in the capture of Transnet.

How the Guptas captured Transnet

The former president, cabinet ministers, board members and executives all played a role in the Gupta family looting the state company of billions.

Former public enterprises minister Malusi Gigaba.(Photo by Sharon Seretlo/Gallo Images via Getty Images)

Gupta kickbacks: Zondo recommends investigations into Gigaba, Molefe, Gama and Singh

The Zondo commission’s second report deals with the capture of Transnet through the Gupta racketeering enterprise

Professor Bonang Mohale, chancellor of the University of the Free State. (Photo by Sebnem Coskun/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)

Bonang Mohale: South Africa has all the markings of a failed state

The former Business Leadership SA chief executive and current chancellor of the University of the Free State highlighted unemployment as the biggest problem to address

Undisclosed: Jacob Zuma pictured before he was jailed for contempt of court. Shortly after his incarceration, he was admitted to hospital for an illness. (Emmanuel Croset/AFP)

Zuma’s health may delay arms deal case yet again

The former president’s undisclosed illness looks set to force another delay in a trial almost two decades in the making

Head of the Hawks Godfrey Lebeya during an interview on September 07, 2018 (Photo by Gallo Images/Sunday Times/Alaister Russell)

Hawks eye ANC politicians next

Top cop says more big players will be added to the list of accused as the state prepares to go to court

Edwin Sodi before his testimony at the Zondo commission.

Hawks arrest Free State ‘asbestos project’ players

Businessman Edwin Sodi and senior civil servants are among those arrested over the R200-million theft of state funds