The Lottery has been plagued by corruption. Illustration: Lisa Nelson Recommendations in a damning report by audit firm SkX were ignored by the National Lotteries Commission (NLC). SkX’s report was one of several that were ignored by the NLC since 2014. SkX investigated 11 grants totalling R291-million and found that at least R100-million lost to corruption could be … [Read more...] about National Lotteries Commission ignored warnings about corruption
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No light at the end of the tender for Eastern Cape villages
Zigadini and Sivumela villagers in KwaBhaca Eastern Cape have waited for years for electrification. Photos by Nombulelo Damba-Hendrik The R31-million Sivumela electrification project was meant to be completed in 2017. Seven villages that should have benefitted are still sitting without electricity eight years after the project started. The municipality blames consulting … [Read more...] about No light at the end of the tender for Eastern Cape villages
Basic Income Grant: what it’s all about
A Universal Basic Income Guarantee set at the right level could eliminate poverty in South Africa, writes the author. Archive photo: Vincent Lali South Africa is one of the most unequal countries in the world, with extremely high rates of poverty and unemployment. Large numbers of people are excluded from the economy without the means to ensure that their basic needs are met. … [Read more...] about Basic Income Grant: what it’s all about
Operation Dudula harasses immigrants outside Kalafong Hospital
Police were present at Kalafong Hospital in Tshwane on Wednesday after the Gauteng Health Department obtained an interdict to prevent members of Operation Dudula from threatening immigrants. Photo: Mosima Rafapa Operation Dudulu members were shouting slogans against immigrants in front of Kalafong Hospital in Tshwane on Wednesday. The Gauteng Health Department obtained a court … [Read more...] about Operation Dudula harasses immigrants outside Kalafong Hospital
Ethics committee urged to act against MPs over PRASA collapse
Members and supporters of #UniteBehind outside Parliament, where they handed over an official complaint to the Joint Committee on Ethics and Members’ Interests. Photo: James Stent Commuter activist group #UniteBehind submitted a formal complaint to Parliament’s Ethics Committee on Wednesday against six MPs. They say the MPs are responsible for PRASA’s collapse. They want the … [Read more...] about Ethics committee urged to act against MPs over PRASA collapse
