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SA in the dock for ‘buying’ 2010 Fifa World Cup vote
28 May, 2015
A $10-million bribe was allegedly paid by South Africa, laundered via Fifa.
Editorial: The wheel turns and cronies burn
22 May, 2015
Given the faction-ridden nature of South African politics and the deep divisions in the ANC, a further turn of the wheel is quite conceivable.
Botswana in the grip of bad Khama
Africa's model democracy is sliding into a monocracy that is punishing the media.
McBride case opens can of worms
The suspended IPID boss appears set to accuse minister of having ulterior motives.
Peers fear upright water affairs official was assassinated
Hawks investigators have taken over the case, initially thought to be just a robbery gone wrong.
South Africa’s grass is still greener
Malawian victims of xenophobia repatriated from South Africa are drifting back in large numbers.
Family slams police inertia over murder
21 May, 2015
The police have failed to solve the deaths of two government officials, seen as victims of politically motivated hits.
NPA boss had Zuma snookered
15 May, 2015
The real prospect of failing to force Nxasana out led to the president’s unedifying backdown.
A new twist in the ongoing saga of spy vs spy in the South African Revenue Service can now be revealed.
A new twist in the ongoing saga of spy vs spy in the South African Revenue Service can now be revealed.
Corrupt police shake down Malawi
8 May, 2015
The upsurge in uniformed crime is undermining the credibility of law enforcement.
Court damns Krejcir investigation
A judge has condemned the lies and actions of a senior police officer assigned to the case.
Editorial: Shady exit deals taint rule of law
Lingering suspicions are extremely damaging to Sars, one of the few state institutions to have retained a reputation for integrity.
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