Comment: Secrecy on Public Procurement Bill betrays the process and the people

AmaBhungane Advocacy

23 November, 2022

In 2014, recognising a crisis in public procurement, the department began preparing a new Public Procurement Bill.

SA doctors stall Glencore’s mega-settlement over alleged DRC ‘bribe’ by Gertler associate.

Dewald van Rensburg

In 2010 a powerful fixer in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) allegedly organized a $500 000 bribe for a local judge to make a $16-million lawsuit against Glencore subsidiary Katanga Copper Company (KCC) go away.

How Siyaya TV took advantage of Bakgatla Ba Kgafela’s fortune

Sam Sole and Njabulo Ngidi

20 November, 2022

More evidence has emerged suggesting leaders of the Bakgatla Ba Kgafela abused their position to support ill-considered investments of the tribe’s mineral wealth – seemingly to the benefit of private players.

Comment: Rushed legislation to strengthen financial oversight betrays a weakened law-making regime

Caroline James

17 November, 2022

There has been a flurry of activity in the last two months, as parliamentary committees requested and considered submissions on amendment bills introduced in a desperate attempt to avoid greylisting from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).

The collapse of old king coal: the war over the future of coal begins (part 3)

Tabelo Timse

1 November, 2022

It took 33 days of continuous loadshedding in June and July this year, to finally spur president Cyril Ramaphosa into action.

Corruption in the ABC Motsepe League – internal report lifts the lid on SAFA intrigue

Njabulo Ngidi

28 October, 2022

The South African Football Association’s (SAFA) tough talk on tackling corruption is at odds with its actions in dealing with the problem – at least in one case.

THE LAUNDRY: how shape-shifting “money launderers” infiltrated SA banks (part one)

AmaBhungane Team

25 October, 2022

In early 2018 torrents of hot money suddenly started coursing through Habib Overseas Bank, a tiny financial institution based in the Johannesburg suburb of Fordsburg.

Lindiwe Sisulu’s attack is an abuse of public office

AmaBhungane Team

The press release was issued after amaBhungane published an investigation into Minister Lindiwe Sisulu and the growing influence of her advisor, Mphumzi Mdekazi.

Sisulu insiders warn: appoint Lindiwe and you get her controlling advisor thrown in

Sebe Buthelezi and Sam Sole

23 October, 2022

As the African National Congress (ANC) elective conference draws closer and the race for the top job intensifies, Lindiwe Sisulu has made no secret of her ambitions.

Newsletter: Today is South Africa’s Media Freedom Day

Sam Sole

19 October, 2022

It is appropriate we take stock of where we are today and how amaBhungane fits into the current media ecosystem, which is facing increased stress, both locally and internationally.

Shaky ground: Property magnate embroiled in police investigation of R70m alleged ‘land flip’.

Magnificent Mndebele

14 October, 2022

In November 2020 the Gauteng department of human settlements (GDHS) purchased a Midvaal farm with a seemingly extravagant price tag of R70-million that saw a company controlled by property mogul Ralebala ‘Rali’ Mampeule walk away with R44-million in “commission” – a staggering sum at over 62% of the total transaction.

The collapse of old king coal part 2: how unrealistic targets created an energy crisis

Susan Comrie

4 October, 2022

It is said that history repeats itself – first as tragedy, second as farce.