The too-tall “AFRO-4000” locomotive, supplied to PRASA by Spanish rail company Vossloh España, via Swifambo, a front company. Photo: Col André Kritzinger, CC BY-SA 3.0 The Spanish authorities are investigating key figures in PRASA’s notorious Vossloh España/Swifambo “too-tall train” deal. Makhensa Mabunda, who made tens of millions of rand on the deal, is under … [Read more...] about Spain investigates corrupt “too-tall trains” sale, while South Africa has taken no action
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Lottery swindle: the story so far
A photo of the former National Lotteries Commission (NLC) board chair Alfred Nevhutanda’s house taken from an estate agent’s advert. (Copied for fair use) GroundUp has been investigating Lottery corruption since 2018. We have uncovered hundreds of millions of rands of dodgy grants and conspicuous expenditure. Here we summarise what our investigations have found and what … [Read more...] about Lottery swindle: the story so far
In drought-stricken Mandela Bay, leaking taps are wasting precious water
Residents say this standpipe has been leaking for more than three months in Gunguluza, Kariega. They say there are several taps in the settlement that have been leaking precious water, some for years. Photo: Thamsanqa Mbovane As Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality battles a lengthy drought and critically low dam levels and urges its residents to use no more than 50 litres per … [Read more...] about In drought-stricken Mandela Bay, leaking taps are wasting precious water
Bring back our police station, say Walmer residents
The dilapidated Fountain satellite police station in Walmer, Gqeberha. Photo: Joseph Chirume Police and residents of Walmer in Gqeberha say they are concerned by the increase in shooting incidents in the township. The community want police to reopen a satellite police station that SAPS closed in 2017. Residents have protested and petitioned for the reopening for … [Read more...] about Bring back our police station, say Walmer residents
Are judges crossing the line when they speak out?
Some judges have been speaking out on controversial issues. Are they breaching the Code of Judicial Conduct? Illustration: Lisa Nelson The role of judges in South African public life seems to be growing ever bigger, but not always to their benefit. Judges traditionally used to speak only through their judgments, but no longer: even in pending cases we have heard judges speaking … [Read more...] about Are judges crossing the line when they speak out?
