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New leaked papers show tax avoidance by super rich
8 November, 2017
The leaked trove of documents, dubbed the Paradise Papers, provides insight into the mechanics of the global shadow economy.
Paradise Papers: SA names aplenty in massive new tax haven leak
6 November, 2017
Data in the tax leak dates from 1950 to 2016 and includes emails, and loan agreements, from more than 25,000 entities in 180 countries.
Exposed – Lynne Brown’s lover secured a declaration of business support from Eskom
28 October, 2017
Eskom's chief procurement officer issued a 'letter of support' allegedly after receiving “an executive request” from someone higher up the ranks.
The McKinsey dossier part 6 – five strikes and you’re IN
25 October, 2017
Eskom signed a consulting contract with McKinsey despite five different legal opinions warning that the contract was probably illegal.
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The McKinsey dossier, part 5 – how Transnet cash stuffed Gupta letterboxes
23 October, 2017
We show how R30-million flowed from Regiments Capital, McKinsey's local partner on Transnet contracts, to companies with links to the Guptas.
The axe falls – but no end in sight for Durban’s R50m security debacle
20 October, 2017
The awarding of a three-year security contract has been repeatedly stalled since it was first advertised in 2004.
Lesotho: Chief justice’s continued sub-lease of judge’s Maseru mansion under scrutiny
A preliminary government report has found that the judiciary is coughing up six times the monthly housing allowance to rent the luxury pad.
The McKinsey dossier part 4 – bending over backwards for Trillian
11 October, 2017
A series of interviews and leaked documents show that senior Eskom officials did everything they could to ensure the Gupta-linked Trillian got paid.
The Trillian playbook: How Oliver Wyman nearly got ensnared
8 October, 2017
The consulting firm's flirtation with Gupta-linked Trillian shows the allure of political connections and the promise of state contracts they bring.
Ungagged: After six years, the M&G can spill the beans on Mac Maharaj
6 October, 2017
News analysis.
Unearthing a buried trail of lies of Mac Maharaj’s relationship with Shaik
Documents suggest the president's ex-spin doctor lied repeatedly about payments he obtained from Schabir Shaik.
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