Corruption
Massive rail theft case gets sidetracked again
Accused’s lawyers back in the case but state witness is in the UAE
Brief | 27 May 2026
Court dismisses municipality’s bid to block corruption report
The North West High Court has rejected Tswaing Local Municipality’s attempt to block the implementation of a report into maladministration
By Seth Thorne
News | 27 May 2026
Court halts solar company from seizing Lesotho’s assets
The Supreme Court of Appeal in South Africa has overturned a High Court ruling that allowed a German solar company to attach Lesotho state assets
Law | 25 May 2026
Special Tribunal freezes two properties bought with lottery funds
Funds meant for an agricultural project to benefit 1,900 unemployed people were used to buy homes for directors of non-profit organisations
News | 15 May 2026
Fewer people are being convicted for commercial crimes
The NPA’s Specialised Commercial Crimes Unit is underperforming
Chart by The Outlier. Text by Marecia Damons.
Charts | 15 May 2026
Municipality goes to court to block corruption report
The North West municipality has ignored an MEC’s instruction to “initiate a process of revocation” of the appointment of three senior officials
By Seth Thorne
News | 13 May 2026
Constitutional Court rules against Beit Bridge fence contractors
Companies must repay all profits from failed R40-million Covid-era project
Law | 5 May 2026
Zondo hits back at former PRASA board members
Bid by Lucky Montana and others to review State Capture corruption findings in jeopardy
Law | 28 April 2026
New centre to support whistleblowers
Courage Hub SA launches as new whistleblower protection laws are debated
Brief | 28 April 2026