ALL STORIES:
West Coast dune mining – is the tide turning on Tormin?
19 July, 2016
A letter by Edna Molewa shows the environmental affairs department has launched an investigation of the mine's controversial environmental practices.
Helen Zille’s adviser and ex-public works head in R190m conflict of interest
17 July, 2016
Former public works head bought property over the road from a potential commercial development in Sea Point on land slated for affordable housing.
CSIR’s supercomputer tender and the theatre of the absurd that followed it
1 July, 2016
In a letter, Sibusiso Sibisi reveals a probe by Naledi Pandor into "alleged maladministration and corruption" - claims he's says he's never heard of.
Torture and the culture of fear in a ‘free’ South Africa
30 June, 2016
Glebelands Hostel – an apartheid-era relic – has been engulfed in a wave of violence the police have proved unable or unwilling to address.
Botswana intelligence agency “hijacks” supermarket probe after boss gets shares
20 June, 2016
Controversy around Botswana's Directorate of Intelligence and Security Services's relationship with chain Choppies has swelled with fresh allegations.
Botswana intelligence agency “hijacks” supermarket investigation after boss gets shares
19 June, 2016
The Choppies supermarket chain warehouse was raided, where food unfit for human consumption was found - and continued for years after the discovery.
Guptas’ R51bn train grab
A former Prasa CEO reveals how a bid by the Guptas and Duduzane Zuma was stopped.
Kgoshi accepted R175m deal while on Anglo Platinum’s dime
17 June, 2016
The deal includes a trust to oversee the use of the R175-million settlement but Mokopane residents say the traditional authority will dominate it.
Malawi struggling to kick the tobacco habit but companies keep it hooked
15 June, 2016
The country knows it needs to diversify its agriculture, but the vested interests of multinational giants is hampering its efforts.
Investors hit as Botswana tourism venture sinks
9 June, 2016
Investors accuse a former government minister of failing to keep undertakings made when a resort was launched on the back of a P46-million bank loan.
Guptas’ media bid rebuffed
6 June, 2016
The PIC is trying to block the Guptas' bid to take a stake at Independent Newspapers, which seems to indicate a hardening attitude towards the family.
Edgar Tsimane’s exile – two years later
31 May, 2016
Tsimane is yet to be charged and is still seeking asylum status in South Africa.
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