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Cosatu unions share business interests with King Mswati III
16 September, 2011
Despite their campaign against Mswati's despotic rule, Cosatu affiliates have been found to be involved in business deals with the Swazi king.
Don’t touch me on my handbag
Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane's refusal to scan her bag at an airport costs taxpayers R235 000 plus.
Zuma’s arms deal bombshell
President Jacob Zuma announces an inquiry in to the arms deal -- but will it just be a "sweetheart commission"?.
Row over ‘unpaid’ bills at Gupta family’s mine
9 September, 2011
Subcontractors at the Gupta family's Shiva Uranium mine are crying foul over the company's alleged failure to pay for services provided.
SA loan to Swaziland in the balance
A key beneficiary of the SA loan is rumoured to be co-owned by Swazi royal interests.
Advocacy: Push for access to information
Activists and others are joining forces at a conference which aims to yield a declaration on access to information.
Lean Kei Rail back on track in the Eastern Cape
6 September, 2011
The R117m Kei Rail project, meant to create jobs, provide affordable transport and boost the E Cape economy, is running again, but not at full steam.
Special pensions scams go on
2 September, 2011
Despite a damning probe, neither the fraudsters nor officials who abetted them have been charged.
Advocacy: M&G Centre of Investigative Journalism will add its weight to the Constitutional Court challenge.
M&G Centre of Investigative Journalism will add its weight to the Constitutional Court challenge.
Advocacy: Lifting the lid on the ‘toxic gruel’
If passed, the Secrecy Bill will help to mask the corrupt activities of those in government.
Gatekeepers accused of predatory tactics
Trustees have accused FSB chief Dube Tshidi and attorney Tony Mostert of 'despicable' behaviour.
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