Despite its democratic intentions, South Africa’s Political Funding Act has failed to capture public interest. With the 2026 local elections approaching, political apathy and deep distrust threaten meaningful democratic engagement.
SAPREF, South Africa’s largest oil refinery, is at the center of a controversial deal with CEF. Is it a clean…
WATCH | The People’s Hearing on Energy Profiteers 2025 – We Can’t See the Sunset | Climate Justice and Just Energy Transition
In a move that has sent shockwaves through South Africa’s energy, environmental, and legal sectors, the Central Energy Fund (CEF) has reportedly struck a deal with Shell and BP to purchase the SAPREF refinery in Durban under questionable terms. The deal, described as a “clean break” for Shell and BP, may well be a poisoned chalice for South African taxpayers and a disaster for communities already suffering from decades of industrial pollution. The deal appears to absolve the oil giants from liabilities related to environmental degradation, structural decay, and historical contamination, transferring all these responsibilities to the South African government through the state-owned CEF
Introduction: The Significance of Motsweding FM Motsweding FM is a leading radio station in South Africa that serves the Tswana-speaking…
MTN faces a R74bn lawsuit over alleged bribery in Iran. This case could reshape global corporate accountability and test…
The Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has launched a major public consultation regarding the future of electronic voting in the country. This initiative invites all South Africans to read and respond to a newly released discussion document that explores the possible implementation of electronic voting systems in upcoming elections.
Since 2019, organisations such as CW and the Institute for Security Studies have raised alarms about the pervasive growth of organised crime during South Africa’s state capture years. In a joint submission to the Zondo commission, they detailed how criminal justice agencies were manipulated for political and personal gain.
Gauteng corruption, forensic reports Gauteng, R3.4 million corruption, Gauteng fraud cases, South Africa government corruptio In recent years, the Gauteng…
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