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Water-tender dispute dries up delivery
8 July, 2011
Two companies believe they won the same contract to provide water in the Northern Cape, leaving thirsty communities dry.
Why violence erupted in Ermelo
1 July, 2011
An intelligence report reveals that access to jobs and tenders was at the heart of political unrest.
Questionable dealings of connected men
Three Botswana presidents all appear to have turned political power into personal advantage.
Media freedom in South Africa has decreased markedly since 2008, a watchdog says.
Media freedom in South Africa has decreased markedly since 2008, a watchdog says.
Leasing scams: a dummy’s guide
30 June, 2011
VIDEO: Embattled Public Protector Thuli Madonsela is probing dodgy state leasing scams.
Advocacy: The M&G Centre for Investigative Journalism welcomes the concessions ANC MPs made last Friday (June 24) regarding the Protection of Information Bill.
28 June, 2011
The M&G Centre for Investigative Journalism welcomes the concessions ANC MPs made last Friday (June 24) regarding the Protection of Information Bill.
The arms deal cache
24 June, 2011
An online resource to spread knowledge about South Africa's arms deal scandal.
Cele ‘fingerprints’ all over KZN lease
Police Commissioner Bheki Cele's "fingerprints" can now be found on two inflated police lease deals, the Public Protector says in her leaked report.
Overhaul of self-regulation on the cards
Sanef is setting up an "eminent persons' panel" to investigate ways to strengthen and reform the print media's self-regulation system.
MP’s ethics hearing put on ice
An MP accused of misrepresenting her gifts and benefits to Parliament will have to wait a while longer for her case to be heard.
BAE’s ‘bribery’ channel
Documents reveal the cunning origin of the British arms company's system used to channel alleged kickbacks to South African arms deal 'advisers'.
Advocacy: Delay in the fight against secrecy not a final victory
What Jimmy Manyi's ultimate fantasy could look like.
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