‘EOH came onto my radar in 2017’– Paul O’Sullivan
Paul O’Sullivan is an ace forensic investigator who has put graft-tainted individuals behind bars. He is credited with bringing down the seemingly untouchable former Police Commissioner Jackie Selebi...
View ArticleFlash Briefing: Zuma FINALLY answers corruption charges in court; SA...
Listen on iTunes Former South African President Jacob Zuma appeared in court to face corruption, money laundering and racketeering charges, and pleaded not guilty on all counts, reports Bloomberg....
View Article‘BEE is a failure and it must be turned around’– Sakeliga CEO Piet le Roux
In 2003, the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act 53 of 2003 (BEE) was introduced to address the inequalities suffered by black South Africans as a result of apartheid. It was initially created...
View Article10 million unemployed in SA – where to from here? John Kane-Berman weighs in
Even before the emergence of Covid-19, the SA economy was in dire straits. The arrival of the virus (and the resultant lockdowns) crippled an already weakened fiscus. The result? Millions of jobs lost,...
View ArticleZweli Mkhize: Pressure mounts on Health Minister facing graft allegations
The trial-by-media of SA’s health minister Zweli Mkhize is approaching a critical point. Since the publication of his rational but now seemingly flawed public statement, Mkhize and his co-accused have...
View ArticleGwede Mantashe denies corruption in electricity tender
A further development in the energy tender feud has unravelled, with Mineral and Energy Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe and two of his most senior officials have denied corruption in a response to...
View ArticleFlash Briefing: Mantashe denies corruption; Mkhize considers resigning;...
Listen on iTunes South African Mineral and Energy Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe has denied corruption in court papers responding to allegations by a losing bidder in a power tender. This is...
View ArticleMkhize has three choices, says insider – reshuffle, step down or quit
Once praised for his approach to the Covid-19 pandemic in South Africa, Minister Zweli Mkhize now faces allegations of corruption, in a scandal that has rocked his reputation. Mkhize, who is also a...
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A proud nation
*This content is brought to you by Overberg Asset Management By Nick Downing* It is a privilege to travel in the Covid age. Although there is the inconvenience of Covid testing before crossing...
View ArticleSA’s pursuit of Gupta brothers gets hotter as UAE ratifies extradition treaty
Last week, the National Prosecutions Authority (NPA) said it applied to the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) to assist with the execution of arrest warrants for two Gupta brothers...
View ArticleSA critiques UAE for lack of cooperation in fight against corruption
By S’thembile Cele (Bloomberg) – South Africa’s government criticised the United Arab Emirates for failing to cooperate with its requests for assistance in bringing to justice people suspected of being...
View ArticleAndre de Ruyter gets death threats in drive to clean up Eskom corruption
Since taking over the reins at the embattled state-owned entity, Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter has managed to pay back over R90bn, reducing Eskom’s debt from R496bn to R401bn in just 18 months. Having just...
View ArticleHow to liberate SA? “Destroy this virus called the ANC,” says Herman Mashaba
Herman Mashaba, the former Johannesburg mayor, joined the BizNews Power Hour to discuss some of his plans for the coming elections. Mashaba is the leader of Action SA, a political party he launched in...
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Critical race theory: “It should be rejected in its entirety,” says Ivo Vegter
South Africa has a tumultuous racial past. Under the apartheid government and law, myriad citizens were discriminated against simply because of the colour of their skin. Now, as we steam toward 30...
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R186 billion vanished from SA municipalities in just 10 years
Over just ten years, R186bn has seemingly disappeared from South African municipalities. MyBroadband reports this is due to irregular spending. Alarmingly, the actual figures may be higher. “Financial...
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EOH suing former CEO, execs for R6.4bn – failed to deal with corruption...
Since his appointment in 2018, CEO Stephen van Coller has actively been trying to clean up the legacy and remnants of corruption that still plague the technology business. As MyBroadband reports, “EOH...
View ArticleSteven Nathan on consequences in the ‘Republic of no consequences’
Steven Nathan, founder of 10X Investments, joined the BizNews Power Hour as co-host today where a discussion ensued with BizNews founder Alec Hogg on consequences finally being seen in South Africa –...
View ArticleFinancial Times perspective: How SA’s courts stood up to Jacob Zuma
"For the judges, Zuma was attacking much more than a court but also a symbol of the country’s struggle to overcome the history of apartheid." This article is exclusive to Biznews Premium. Members...
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Dark history: The real reason behind load shedding in SA
For 14 years, load shedding has continued to plague South Africa and its people. Apart from the glaringly obvious frustrations people have, the intermittent blackouts have dire consequences for the...
View ArticleFlash Briefing: Interpol issues red notices for Gupta brothers; alcohol ban...
Listen on iTunes South Africa’s National Prosecuting Authority said Interpol issued red notices for two Gupta brothers wanted in connection with alleged corruption. The notices were issued for Atul...
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