Peter Hain: Bring looters to justice with an International Anti-Corruption Court
Delivering a lecture at the University of Cape Town (UCT), Lord Peter Hain urgently calls for an International Criminal Court to address rampant corruption in South Africa, emphasising the moral...
View Article🔒 RW Johnson: The elephant in the room – deputy president Paul Mashatile
Amidst the election chaos, the rise of Paul Mashatile as deputy president echoes historical struggles within the ANC. Accusations of corruption surround Mashatile, mirroring a pervasive culture in...
View ArticleCR has no “long game”; the only game is the ANC…
President Cyril Ramaphosa has no “long game” to deal with corruption. The only game is the African National Congress (ANC) held together by corruption – and run like a syndicate. So says Democratic...
View ArticleChuck Stephens: Sleeping with a loaded gun…
Activist and author Chuck Stephens of the Desmond Tutu Centre for Leadership sleeps with a loaded gun as he endures years of vengeful persecution since he blew the whistle on corruption in 2011. In...
View ArticleOnly whistleblowers can save SA from corruption…
That is the belief of Mzukisi Makatse, the attorney who first blew the whistle on corruption at the National Lotteries Commission – and lost his job, his car, his house, the hope of marrying the...
View ArticleANC’s election gambit: Controversial candidates tied to corruption threaten...
South Africa’s ruling party, the African National Congress, faces scrutiny as it unveils its candidate list for upcoming elections, featuring figures implicated in corruption during former President...
View ArticleBNC#6: Wayne Duvenage – Leading the charge against corruption in SA
OUTA CEO Wayne Duvenage delivered an impassioned keynote speech at BNC#6 in Hermanus, highlighting the power of civil society in challenging corruption. He emphasised the need for co-governance,...
View ArticleBNC#6 Jan Oberholzer – In-depth Eskom insights from the former COO
Former Eskom COO Jan Oberholzer delved into the intricacies of Eskom’s challenges and potential solutions during a dynamic Q&A session at the BNC#6 conference in Hermanus. From regional energy...
View ArticleSA’s construction mafia and how they can be stopped: Corrigan
In South Africa, the insidious grip of the construction mafia tightens, threatening not only businesses but the very fabric of society. A World Bank report reveals the staggering toll of crime,...
View ArticleSA’s state-owned enterprises: From noble vision to symbol of corruption –...
In the wake of apartheid’s end, South Africa’s ANC believed state power could remedy the nation’s socio-economic woes. However, its vision stumbled as state-owned enterprises (SOEs) transformed from...
View ArticleLesufi spreads NHI lies while Gauteng Health deteriorates
While Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi makes reckless NHI promises, his province’s Health department continues to deteriorate. Sign up for your early morning brew of the BizNews Insider to keep you up...
View Article“Life-endangering corruption” allegations against IPID investigators
Professor Mary de Haas, a veteran police and violence monitor, has urged President Cyril Ramaphosa to initiate a judicial inquiry into corruption allegations against Independent Police Investigation...
View ArticleSA youth pessimism soars: Corruption and unemployment fears cloud future...
South Africa’s youth are feeling increasingly despondent as they approach the upcoming elections, with just 16% expressing optimism about their country’s future. Rising concerns about government...
View Article🔒 Golden Visas: What are they and where can you get one?
In a world where borders are tightening, and the journey to a new life has become perilous, some find a shortcut through wealth. “Golden visas” and “golden passports” offer residency and even...
View ArticleTop corruption-busting lawyers in the fight of their lives….
Two top lawyers who cracked open the Corruption Mafia at Fort Hare University are now fighting for survival – after their own shock arrests. In this interview with BizNews, labour lawyer Bradley...
View ArticleFive main reasons why SA’s public service is dysfunctional
South Africa’s public service struggles with corruption, inefficiency, and politicisation, hindering effective policy implementation. Despite constitutional mandates, officials fail to uphold ethics,...
View ArticleBNC London: Paul O’Sullivan – Will SA still be a great country in 2025?
In a gripping keynote at the BizNews Conference in London, renowned forensic investigator and Certified Fraud Examiner Paul O’Sullivan exposed the alarming vulnerabilities of WhatsApp as a tool for...
View Article🔒 How degrees were “sold” at “crime scene” university
The University of Fort Hare faces a staggering loss due to alleged degree “sales” to financially strained students, potentially amounting to millions. Sign up for your early morning brew of the...
View ArticleThe perils of being a whistle-blower: Chelle Waters
South Africa is at a critical juncture, grappling with widespread corruption and fraud that threaten our nation’s future. Brave whistle-blowers like Bradley Conradie, Sarah Burger, and Mzukisi Makatse...
View Article🔒 Trump’s tip tax proposal: A flawed fix for a broken system – Allison Schrager
Tipping is widely disliked and has become more pervasive over time. Donald Trump’s proposal to make tipped income tax-free would exacerbate the problem by reducing tax revenue and promoting a flawed...
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