Covid-19 Roundup | Corruption and an IMF loan
South Africa is about to reach half a million Covid infections amid allegations of government graft. Meanwhile, the International Monetary Fund has granted a multi-billion rand loan.
Corruption
Left in the cold in unfinished Mdantsane homes
For years, hundreds of people have been forced to live in half-built structures with no windows, electricity or running water while the Buffalo City municipality stalls for time.
SAA, more than just a salary protest
Workers at the state-owned airline have downed tools in an attempt to force SAA to dissolve the board and replace its senior executives to save the company from collapse or privatisation.
Cartoon | The wheels of injustice
Markus Jooste’s dodgy deals wiped billions off pension fund values… but there is still no sign of a criminal charge.
Corruption whistleblower fears for his life
Despite being shot and living in hiding, Thabiso Zulu cannot get the government protection he needs. He says he is being punished for breaking the code of silence in the ANC.
Jacob Zuma will have his day in court
The National Prosecuting Authority has won the latest round in the fight for accountability after the high court dismissed the former president’s application for a permanent stay of corruption charges.
Dispute over the occupation of RDP houses
Those involved in the distribution of government houses in Gauteng fear for their lives as allegations of corruption in the allocation process leave desperate residents seething.
South African arms deal not over yet
A three-year challenge has reversed the findings of the Seriti commission and the NPA is now investigating using evidence presented to the commission to build cases for possible prosecutions.