AmaBhungane’s Legal Battle Against the Public Procurement Act and the Fight for a Transparent Future
AmaBhungane is challenging South Africa’s Public Procurement Act in the Constitutional Court, arguing that the flawed legislative process and weak…
Category: South Africa
Investec Faces Intensified Scrutiny After Key Conviction in Europe’s Largest Cum-Ex Tax Fraud
Investec is under mounting pressure following the conviction of German lawyer Dr. Kai-Uwe Steck in the multi-billion euro cum-ex tax fraud case, raising serious legal and reputational risks for the bank amid ongoing international investigation
Public Participation Failure: 5 Critical Lessons from the Constitutional Court’s CGE Appointment Ruling
The Constitutional Court has delivered a powerful judgment affirming the necessity of meaningful public input in appointing members to key democratic institutions, revealing critical shortcomings in Parliament’s consultation processes and underscoring the essential role of transparency in upholding our constitutional democracy.
Border Authority Intensifies Crackdown on Corrupt Officials: A New Era of Integrity at the Border
Border authorities are taking unprecedented steps to root out corruption within their ranks, launching a wide-ranging crackdown to restore integrity,…
Why Andrew Chauke’s Suspension from the NPA Is No Surprise
Andrew Chauke’s suspension marks a pivotal moment for South Africa’s justice system, highlighting longstanding concerns over prosecutorial accountability and institutional…
State Capture in South Africa: The Urgent Need to Implement the Zondo Commission’s Recommendations
Capture of state resources through corruption and mismanagement has severely undermined South Africa’s democracy and economy. This article explores the…
Relocating South Africa’s Special Tribunal: A Risk to the Anti-Corruption Fight?
South Africa’s decision to move the Special Tribunal from Johannesburg to Pretoria has sparked concern among legal experts. Critics warn…
Kenny Kunene Found Guilty of Hate Speech for Referring to Julius Malema as “Cockroach”
Hate Speech ruling redefines the boundaries of political expression in South Africa as the High Court finds Kenny Kunene guilty…
How South Africa’s Police Serve Political Insiders Over Citizens—and How to Fix It
An authoritative analysis of how South Africa’s police force has become politicized, serving ANC insiders instead of the public. We…
Madlanga Commission Launched: Scope, Mandate and What to Expect from South Africa’s New Inquiry into Police and Law Enforcement Corruption
President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially published the terms of reference for the Madlanga Commission, led by Acting Deputy Chief Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga. This comprehensive report details the inquiry’s scope, goals, membership, timeline and anticipated outcomes in the fight against corruption within South African law enforcement.