Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo. Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo has raised concerns about PPE corruption tenders. He says the corruption continues to happen, and "nothing ever happens". This week, Auditor-General Kimi Makwetu released damning findings on Covid-19 relief funding.The chairperson of the state capture commission of inquiry, Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo, has raised concerns about…
Professor Leon van Vuuren says corruption has become endemic to our society. The most popular ways to fight corruption are based on the notion of "fighting corruption". Billions are thrown at efforts to stem the tide. But why doesn't it work? Leon van Vuuren from the Ethics Institute looks for answers.Corruption has become endemic to…
Magistrate's Court PHOTO: Duncan Alfreds, News24 Three Eastern Cape court officials have been arrested for allegedly selling travel permits.They allegedly charged between R150 and R200 for each permit.They were arrested after they allegedly tried to sell permits to an undercover cop.Three court officials who allegedly issued and sold fraudulent travel permits to people who wanted…
Felix Dlangamandla, Gallo Images, Netwerk24 The Hawks have assured its fraud and corruption investigations in the Rand West Municipality are continuing.This after malicious and fake news went viral claiming they were no longer investigating the municipality.The fake news report was followed by a fraudulent certificate of withdrawal of charges document made to believe it was…
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Sihle Zikalala has presented a procurement disclosure report to the media.He vowed there would be lifestyle audits and pre-audits for procurement in the future.He, however, continued to defend the ANC, saying the party was committed to transparency and integrity.KwaZulu-Natal Premier Sihle Zikalala has promised lifestyle audits, procurement pre-audits and action against corrupt officials,…
Kataza the baboon. Facebook / Baboon Matters The City of Cape Town has asked the public not to feed a baboon that has relocated to Tokai. The baboon, known as Kataza or SK11, is slowly being integrated into the Tokai troop. Video footage, however, shows humans feeding Kataza. The City of Cape Town has requested that Kataza…
As SA Rugby moves to determine which franchises will go to Europe in future, Rassie Erasmus has noted several potential benefits for the local game should that route be followed.The national director of rugby believes the high world rankings of Wales, Ireland and Scotland mean PRO Rugby is competitive and that fans will eventually identify…
(John Finney Photography/Moment/Getty Images) An abnormally bad season of weather may have had a significant impact on the death toll from both World War I and the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic, according to new research, with many more lives being lost due to torrential rain and plummeting temperatures. Through a detailed analysis of an ice…