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.

City Power Procurement Under Scrutiny Amid R500 Million Corruption Probe

A major corruption investigation is underway targeting procurement irregularities at City Power Johannesburg, with allegations of financial mismanagement and inflated contract values totaling over R500 million. The developments have drawn significant public attention and raised serious concerns over governance, internal control systems, and the financial sustainability of one of Johannesburg’s most critical service providers.

SAPREF Oil Refinery Deal: Controversy Over Shell and BP’s Exit Sparks National Debate

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