ALL STORIES:
Leasing and fleecing
6 June, 2011
The department of public works' procurement division is the latest weak spot in the fight against tender corruption.
The memo that sank the arms probe
3 June, 2011
A 'poorly drafted' six-page document informed the decision to end the arms deal investigation.
Taxpayers suckered in new police leasing deal
At the heart of it is the same business person responsible for the other inflated leases.
Advocacy: Secrecy: ditch the Stalinist colours, ANC
COMMENT: The organisation that liberated us from apartheid now wishes to oppress us.
Zuma Jnr could lose out big time
27 May, 2011
Court case could lead to collapse of multibillion-rand ICT and BEE deals.
Soweto rail crash just tip of the iceberg
A 2009 report shows collisions climbed sharply, compelling more stringent safety standards.
Limpopo’s toxic tenders exposed
The province's health department is accused of crooked medical waste contract practices.
Skimming off the fat: How to rip off the govt
Landing lucrative government leases is the hottest new tenderpreneur scam.
Battle for Zim report in final round
20 May, 2011
Judgment reserved in Jacob Zuma's last attempt to conceal judges' assessment of 2002 election.
Tension mounts over escalating Botswana protests
ANALYSIS: Botswana's reputation as a shining example in Africa hangs in the balance.
Advocacy: Can ANC save the Secrecy Bill?
Sticking points prevent committee from pushing legislation through in its current state.
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