Investigations
PIC faces bribery and corruption allegations after botched R700m loan
Property tycoon Ralebala Mampuele's R700m loan collapsed when a cash advance was declined.
Claim KZN ANC chair demanded R10m in ‘Christmas’ payout for staff
A former senior civil servant has complained ANC chairperson Siboniso Duma victimised him over his refusal to cough up R10m in "Christmas" payouts to ANC staff.
RAF blows millions in dodgy call centre deal
Tender processes side-stepped as Fund replaces R25m internal service with alternative that costs R190m
Housing Board, executives at odds in NHFC governance clash
The NHFC is embroiled in controversy as its board allegedly takes over daily operations, bypassing standard procurement processes and interfering in HR matters.
Hard labour: How Letsoalo put his bodyguards to work
Former RAF boss threatens to take legal action over revealing confidential information
Prasa hires new contractors after R266m tender blunder
Prasa has had to hire new contractors to redo modernisation work at two depots
WhatsApp exchange reveals alleged bribe for cops in coal mine raid
Allegations of police corruption have emerged involving Capt Itumeleng Phakedi, who allegedly received bribes from Johan de Witt, a director of Mamokebe Colliery, to conduct a raid on the Dirkiesdorp coal mine.
Mediator’s ties with ‘kidnap kingpin’ probed
Police discover communications, proof of payment between anti-kidnapping consultant Reshad Ismail and ‘kidnapping kingpin’ Esmael Nangy
Prasa’s runaway tenders: Heads face scrutiny over R2.8bn procurement scandal
No action has been taken on an SIU report that irregular security company contracts were signed over a period of nine years under the watch of six different CEOs or acting CEOs
Sibiya accuses police chiefs of misleading inquiry
The suspended deputy national commissioner says testimony heard by the Madlanga Commission has created ‘a misleading impression’ of his role and relationship with the various role players under investigation.
Police raid took place three days before warrant was issued, mine claims
A mining rights dispute has taken a new twist, with allegations that a police raid last week in which mining equipment was seized happened three days before a warrant for it was issued.
Principal’s KFC feast as pupils eat samp
Bank statements reveal more than R1m in questionable spending by principal of Ulwazi school in East London
Two die after ‘unlawful’ police raid at mine
Mpumalanga top cops are in hot water for allegedly removing heavy mining equipment and trucks that got stuck on a road leading to the death of two motorists near Dirkiesdorp coal mine.
KZN premier Thami Ntuli takes action over R600m tender irregularities
Siboniso Mbhele has been suspended after an internal investigation found he ignored departmental advice and contravened prescribed processes
PIC chief investment officer Kabelo Rikhotso suspended
The Public Investment Corporation announced late on Friday that its board had placed chief investment officer Kabelo Rikhotso on precautionary suspension after a whistleblower report.





















