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Pre-election spending in KZN draws ire
15 December, 2011
The ANC is accused of diverting state money from much-needed causes to spend on electioneering.
Sishen rivals braced for verdict
Much rests on a court decision on who owns a minority stake in the lucrative mine.
Speculation rife after NPA drops case against Mdluli
Hawks sources claim that the provisional withdrawal of the charges is "sinister".
Advocacy: Tanzania offers good example of press self-regulation
The Press Freedom Commission returned from an international study tour and will be able to show the ANC a good example of press self-regulation.
Shabangu ‘misleads’ public works
The lease for the ICD building was signed by Roux Shabangu, even though the building was owned by his former partner, Japie van Niekerk.
Concerted campaign to keep police lease
9 December, 2011
Property tycoon Roux Shabangu has joined other voices in a public effort to validate the deal.
Donen Report: ANC bosses are not off the hook
Contrary to reports, Tokyo Sexwale and Kgalema Motlanthe still have a case to answer for the the parts they played in the Oilgate scandal.
Living lavishly on the state’s account
If allegations are true, South Africa's Crime Intelligence Service, accused of blatantly abusing secret service funds, is the country's biggest mafia.
Govt nuke boss goes private
Rob Adam is going to a construction group that will bid for the massive government nuclear tender.
M&G still wants to publish Mac testimony
2 December, 2011
The latest legal developments in Mac vs the M&G.
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