Corruption
French ex-president Sarkozy convicted for corruption
The sentence includes two years suspended, which means it is unlikely Sarkozy will physically go to prison.
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GALLERY: As Ace Magashule appears in court, supporters gather outside
ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule appeared in the Bloemfontein Magistrates Court for his fraud, corruption and money laundering case on 19 February 20201. His supporters and members of the MKMVA gathered outside.
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'I've done nothing wrong' - Magashule out on bail, corruption case postponed
ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule and his co-accused appeared in the Bloemfontein Magistrates Court for a multimillion-rand asbestos corruption case. #AceMagashule #Asbestos
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'Armageddon of corruption': SIU briefs Scopa on state of Prasa
The committee heard how billions of rands were under investigation, including a R2.3 billion contract for 20 locomotives that were never delivered.
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Premier Mabuyane ‘notes’ corruption charges against MEC Gomba
Twelve people on Friday appeared in court in connection with corruption linked to Nelson Mandela's memorial service, including Eastern Cape Health MEC Sindisiwe Gomba.
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JUDITH FEBRUARY: Is our state really as resilient as the fynbos?
Can our state really deliver on all the promises Cyril Ramphosa laid out in his State of the Nation Address, asks Judith February.
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Sona2021: More vaccines, speeding up economic recovery, fighting corruption
The president's announcement on the imminent arrival of more than 40 million doses of vaccine will be welcomed after problems emerged with the efficacy of AstraZeneca’s vaccine.
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ANALYSIS: Treating Zuma gently has failed. What now for SA’s corruption inquiry?
The Constitutional Court described former President Jacob Zuma’s lack of cooperation with the commission as "reprehensible".
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Ngobeni & co-accused to appear in court for fraud & corruption pre-trial
The R47 million fraud case relates to the supply of KwaZulu-Natal police accommodation during the 2010 Soccer World Cup.
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A number of hard lessons learned from PPE corruption probe, admits Ramaphosa
President Ramaphosa said that what he found 'most disturbing' was 'the wilful intent to commit fraud' at a time when the country was scrambling to procure emergency PPE to protect people.
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SIU says officials implicated in PPE corruption will be punished
The SIU said they will also be recover the monies owed to the state in various provinces and already begun the process Gauteng.
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SIU Head: PPE tender scandal is unprecedented
The Special Investigating Unit briefed the media on the report of finalised investigations and outcomes into allegations surrounding the COVID-19 personal protective equipment procurement by state institutions.
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JUDITH FEBRUARY: Now’s the time for Ramaphosa to defend our constitutional order
With the announcement by Jacob Zuma that he refuses to appear before the Zondo Commission of Inquiry onto state capture, it’s incumbent on President Ramaphosa to make clear that he himself, as the head of this constitutional state, believes that no-one is above the law.
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ANALYSIS: Zuma abuse of spy agency highlights need for strong civilian oversight
Revelations show that the State Security Agency did little to safeguard the country and much to protect Zuma's political faction and to funnel public money into private ends.
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On Jacob Zuma: A despot’s time to face democracy
Events of the past week prove that the Zondo commission investigating state capture cannot conclude its work without Jacob Zuma’s honest testimony.
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Special Tribunal clears Makhura in PPE tender scandal
Gauteng Premier David Makhura has maintained that media stories implicating him in corruption were based on an erroneous judgment by the tribunal.
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Ex-Scopa chair Themba Godi: Procurement officials were never vetted by executive
Godi is testifying at the state capture commission.
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Allegations made against Zuma at Zondo Inquiry are serious - ConCourt
Earlier on Thursday, the court issued an order compelling Jacob Zuma to appear before the commission and give evidence, saying he had no right to remain silent.
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BUSANI NGCAWENI: Masuku's High Court matter will illuminate some blurred lines
Bandile Masuku's case before the High Court is a clear example of the question of separation of powers, writes Busani Ngcaweni.
