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Facts around Malawi water scheme don’t wash
29 March, 2017
Malawian billionaire Simbi Phiri is at the centre of a controversy linked to a $US500-million government water scheme.
Social grants payment crisis – everything you need to know but were afraid to ask
17 March, 2017
From the very short to the short to the plain and simple answer for why Sassa has not got its act together on the social grants crisis.
Serge Belamant, Sassa and the ‘war chest’ of poor people
16 March, 2017
The social grants system has been taken captive.
amaB #TownHall discussion on #FakeNews
13 March, 2017
AmaBhungane is hosting its first Town Hall event in Cape Town on March 23.
The death route to Jozi
7 March, 2017
Travelling from Malawi to SA can be a trip to the pit of hell for those who try to save money, and fall prey to ruthless criminals.
Jobs for pals in the Free State – Ace Magashule’s playground
A Free State provincial department has irregularly awarded a sweeping, open-ended tender to a company owned by one of the premier’s close associates.
Recruitment: amaB needs you!
6 March, 2017
AmaBhungane has a vacancy for an investigative journalist.
Advocacy: amaBhungane joins international campaign for politicians’ tax transparency
1 March, 2017
Are MPs paying their fair share of tax?.
EXCLUSIVE: Looking for Mr. Nuclear
28 February, 2017
Zuma's former point man on the proposed R1-trillion nuclear deal, appears to have gone to ground since his sudden departure as energy adviser in late 2015.
9 things you need to know about the nuclear deal
Treasury has been reluctant to approve the deal because it could end up costing more than R1 trillion.
Rosatom: The small office with an apparently big influence in RSA’s looming nuke deal
It's an office that's more accessible than you'd expect.
ANALYSIS: The nuclear deal that could actually break the Budget
A nuclear deal would tie us into repayments for at least 25 years.
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