CORRUPTION NEWS

W Cape cops play robbers

By Lorraine Louw There is an old saying that you should set a thief to catch a thief. The thing about old sayings is that they often have their origins in truth. Certainly, independent consultant criminologist Liza Grobler seems to have found it to be the case. Grobler spent three years talking to cops here Read more >

CORRUPTION NEWS

Joint call to reinstate Solly Tshitangano

Corruption Watch joins the call by rights group Section27 to reinstate Solly Tshitangano, who raised the flag on the EduSolutions tender to procure and deliver textbooks to Limpopo schools and was fired for his efforts. “We unequivocally support this call and we believe tougher action should follow his allegations of corruption,” said Corruption Watch executive Read more >

WHISTLE-BLOWERS

Call to reinstate whistleblower Solly Tshitangano

Solly Tshitangano is a man who should be celebrated as a hero for his role in exposing irregularities in the textbook tender in Limpopo.  For over two years he has been at the forefront of efforts to expose irregularities in the contract awarded to EduSolutions in 2010. His story was featured on Carte Blanche on Read more >

CORRUPTION NEWS

Can disclosure change a culture of corruption?

This Thursday, 23 August, is D-Day for 129 members of South Africa’s parliament to submit their annual declarations of interest, detailing their business dealings and property ownership. This follows a recent Business Day Live report that revealed almost a quarter of MPs had missed the initial 31 July cut-off date. If there is a conflict Read more >

CORRUPTION NEWS

Amantungwa: a comprehensive timeline

1963 – The late William Khumalo became chief of Amantungwa clan after his father’s death and ruled until his died in 1963. He left four sons, Johan Madende, Gadi, Girsten and Simon Mgobo. Enoch Jele Khumalo was appointed as acting chief after William death and he was succeeded by yet another acting chief, Cain Khumalo Read more >

CORRUPTION NEWS

More about Utrecht and its people

Utrecht background:   Utrecht is a small rural town 50km outside Newcastle in KwaZulu-Natal. Coal mining, farming and cattle ranching are the predominant economic activities in the area. As a result of the closure of mines such as Durnacol, Spring Lake Collieries and Balgray Collieries, many residents have had to leave their homes in search Read more >

CORRUPTION NEWS

Another textbooks court battle ‘inevitable’

By Chantelle Benjamin It’s back to court for Section27 and the National Department of Basic Education, with the lobby group saying it will lodge papers in the North Gauteng High Court in the next few weeks after trying “everything not to return to court, but it has become apparent that it’s inevitable”, according to the Read more >

HEROES & ZEROES

Give graft-busting agencies sharper teeth – NDP

The capacity of corruption-fighting agencies needs to be enhanced, and these bodies must have political will and support, according to the revised National Development Plan (NDP). Click here to view downloading options. The plan, presented to President Jacob Zuma during a joint sitting of parliament on Wednesday 15 August, says political will refers not only Read more >

CORRUPTION NEWS

The dark heart of Utrecht

For many the idea of living in the countryside conjures up images of peace and serenity – and this can be felt while driving through the vast open lands of the Amantungwa clan in Utrecht, 50km outside Newcastle in KwaZulu-Natal. You can immediately feel the tranquillity there. But beneath the façade of pastoral bliss is Read more >