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Donen Report: ANC bosses are not off the hook
9 December, 2011
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.
Concerted campaign to keep police lease
Property tycoon Roux Shabangu has joined other voices in a public effort to validate the deal.
M&G still wants to publish Mac testimony
2 December, 2011
The latest legal developments in Mac vs the M&G.
Willem Heath: from Madiba, to Kebble, and Zuma
Willem Heath has followed a winding road since he last headed the Special Investigating Unit.
Special Investigating Unit gets close to the fire
President Jacob Zuma has relied heavily on the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) in his attempts to demonstrate his determination to fight corruption.
Advocacy: Info Bill’s seven deadly sins
ANALYSIS: Without a public interest defence the Secrecy Bill is flawed and unconstitutional.
Aurora’s high flyers take to the skies
25 November, 2011
The new airline Velvet Sky hired a director and advisers of failed mining company Aurora Empowerment Systems to help "grow the company".
Mac Maharaj responds to the Mail & Guardian
Presidential spokesperson Mac Maharaj has responded to questions from the M&G, pertaining to Friday's story "The evidence that damns Mac".
Tycoon pays for minister’s guards
International Relations Minister failed to declare a R100 000 benefit.
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