The 2014 Index of Economic Freedom, published recently by Washington’s Heritage Foundation in partnership with the Wall Street Journal, shows that corruption in South Africa is having an impact on economic […]
Formally known as the Strategic Defence Package, the arms deal, to use its notorious nickname, was a multi-billion-rand military acquisition project finalised in 1999 by the South African government. Get all the background information on our new mini-site, and follow the Seriti Commission as it probes allegations of corruption.
A list of some useful resources relating to the arms deal: Websites: The Arms Deal Virtual Press Office – Richard Young The Parliamentary Monitoring Group Government Communication and Information System The […]
Dear Corruption Watch, The principal at a no-fee school is charging us R1 000 a year. I refused to pay and I’ve been victimised – even called a prostitute! What are […]
Our zeroes this week are the state investigators who, by failing to meet a deadline to submit results of a forensic investigation to the Durban Commercial Crimes Court, forfeited their […]
Gareth Newham As the world remembers the passing of global icon Nelson Mandela, the fact that he was a man of principle is a clear element of his success as […]
Corruption Watch reporter The decision on whether or not fraud and corruption charges against Durban businesswoman Shauwn Mpisane will be reinstated lies with the national director of public prosecutions Mxolisi […]
This is not an exhaustive list of every event connected to the arms deal, but it encompasses the main events. Source: Paul Holden’s The Arms Deal in Your Pocket, with additions […]
It wasn’t long before allegations of corruption began to surface. In a report dated 18 January 2001, the Western Cape’s director of public prosecutions, Advocate Frank Kahn, and Advocate Jan […]
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