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The Department of Justice says a decision on the Special Investigating Unit’s application to amend the 2020 Presidential Proclamation mandating it to investigate corruption involving the Lottery and its employees, is expected by the end of February. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks / GroundUp

SIU applies to extend lottery corruption probeRaymond Joseph

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The International Criminal Court building is seen in The Hague, Netherlands, 16 January 2019. Reuters/Piroschka van de Wouw/File Photo

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Stephanie van den Berg 7 Feb 2025

Duduzile Zuma, daughter of South Africa's former President Jacob Zuma, looks on during a press briefing on the outcomes of the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) National High Command Meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa, 11 October 2024. Reuters/Alet Pretorius/File Photo

Zuma's daughter charged over 2021 riots

Sfundo Parakozov 30 Jan 2025

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Rhino poachers handed prison sentences

27 Jan 2025

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R1bn housing tender controversy: SAPS raids the office of MMC JP Smith

Katja Hamilton 24 Jan 2025

The South African Social Security Agency is to suspend payment of Social Relief of Distress grants where fraud is suspected. Archive photo: Barbara Maregele / GroundUp

Sassa to suspend SRD grants where fraud is suspected

Marecia Damons 22 Jan 2025

Michelle Rawlinson and Melissa Steele, Nortons Inc

#BizTrends2025: The fight against corruption in South Africa

Michelle Rawlinson and Melissa Steele 21 Jan 2025

#BizTrends2025: 5 trends that will transform the forensics and compliance sector in 2025 and beyond

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Zaakir Mohamed and Mawande Ntontela 20 Jan 2025

A company called Edumarks has been asking for R100 to send learners their matric results in advance of the official release. On Thursday, the person running Edumarks was arrested. Archive Photo: Tariro Washinyira / GroundUp

21-year-old arrested in matric marks leak

Kirav Doolabh and Veer Gosai 17 Jan 2025

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Social media personality appears in court

15 Jan 2025

Source: The Mauritius Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Mauritius' former central bank governor released on bail

Villen Anganan 6 Jan 2025

Source: The Mauritius Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Mauritius arrests ex-governor of central bank, local media report

Villen Anganan 3 Jan 2025

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How the SRD grant system has been defrauded

Nathan Geffen 2 Jan 2025

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Combatting construction mafia - part 2: How to get ahead of the game

Lionel van Tonder, Inge Swanepoel, Martin Versfeld, and Tyron Theessen 30 Dec 2024

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SABC clarifies news independence amid viral FlySafair video uproar

29 Dec 2024

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Combatting construction mafia - part 1: Threats, lies and red tape

Lionel van Tonder, Inge Swanepoel, Martin Versfeld, and Tyron Theessen 23 Dec 2024

#BestofBiz 2024: Legal

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NLPs and automated image analysis: How AI is being used to prevent insurance fraud

Prescious Mogale and Zaakir Mohamed 6 Dec 2024

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Revenge porn ruling highlights legal recourse for victims and repercussions for distributors

4 Dec 2024

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Does the punishment fit the counterfeit crime? A look at lenient sentencing

Hashiem Logday 29 Nov 2024

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Malicious whistleblowing - part 2: Importance of investigations

Lionel van Tonder, Aaqilah Nagdee and Delon Small 28 Nov 2024

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Are employers' responsibilities to act against GBV limited to the workplace?

Keshni Naicker, Amandla Makhongwana, and Angel Phakathi 25 Nov 2024

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Top Safa boss appears in court

14 Nov 2024

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Sasria, Venda University of Technology and Gauteng Health face SIU probes

12 Nov 2024

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MultiChoice and law enforcement crack down on streaming device piracy rings

5 Nov 2024

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Death of 6 Soweto children linked to Terbufos

28 Oct 2024

Tigran Gambaryan, an executive of Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, sits as he waits to face prosecution for tax evasion and money laundering at the federal high court in Abuja, Nigeria, 4 April 2024. Reuters/ Abraham Achirga/File Photo

Nigerian court orders release of Binance executive after charges dropped

Camillus Eboh 24 Oct 2024

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No stitches for snitches: Role of leniency in dismantling cartels

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Ex-Eskom official convicted of fraud and corruption

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Source: Austin Kirk, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

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The Department of Justice says a decision on the Special Investigating Unit’s application to amend the 2020 Presidential Proclamation mandating it to investigate corruption involving the Lottery and its employees, is expected by the end of February. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks / GroundUp

LegalSIU applies to extend lottery corruption probe

Raymond Joseph 2 days

The International Criminal Court building is seen in The Hague, Netherlands, 16 January 2019. Reuters/Piroschka van de Wouw/File Photo

LegalWhat is the International Criminal Court?

Stephanie van den Berg 7 Feb 2025

Duduzile Zuma, daughter of South Africa's former President Jacob Zuma, looks on during a press briefing on the outcomes of the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) National High Command Meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa, 11 October 2024. Reuters/Alet Pretorius/File Photo

LegalZuma's daughter charged over 2021 riots

Sfundo Parakozov 30 Jan 2025

Image source: Nicole Kruger from

LegalRhino poachers handed prison sentences

27 Jan 2025

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PropertyR1bn housing tender controversy: SAPS raids the office of MMC JP Smith

Katja Hamilton 24 Jan 2025

The South African Social Security Agency is to suspend payment of Social Relief of Distress grants where fraud is suspected. Archive photo: Barbara Maregele / GroundUp

ESG & SustainabilitySassa to suspend SRD grants where fraud is suspected

Marecia Damons 22 Jan 2025

Michelle Rawlinson and Melissa Steele, Nortons Inc

Legal#BizTrends2025: The fight against corruption in South Africa

Michelle Rawlinson and Melissa Steele 21 Jan 2025

#BizTrends2025: 5 trends that will transform the forensics and compliance sector in 2025 and beyond

Legal#BizTrends2025: 5 trends that will transform the forensics and compliance sector in 2025 and beyond

Zaakir Mohamed and Mawande Ntontela 20 Jan 2025

A company called Edumarks has been asking for R100 to send learners their matric results in advance of the official release. On Thursday, the person running Edumarks was arrested. Archive Photo: Tariro Washinyira / GroundUp

Legal21-year-old arrested in matric marks leak

Kirav Doolabh and Veer Gosai 17 Jan 2025

Image source: hoack –

LegalSocial media personality appears in court

15 Jan 2025

Source: The Mauritius Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

FinanceMauritius' former central bank governor released on bail

Villen Anganan 6 Jan 2025

Source: The Mauritius Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

FinanceMauritius arrests ex-governor of central bank, local media report

Villen Anganan 3 Jan 2025

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LegalHow the SRD grant system has been defrauded

Nathan Geffen 2 Jan 2025

Image source: HONGQI ZHANG –

LegalCombatting construction mafia - part 2: How to get ahead of the game

Lionel van Tonder, Inge Swanepoel, Martin Versfeld, and Tyron Theessen 30 Dec 2024

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Marketing & MediaSABC clarifies news independence amid viral FlySafair video uproar

29 Dec 2024

Image source: sondem –

LegalCombatting construction mafia - part 1: Threats, lies and red tape

Lionel van Tonder, Inge Swanepoel, Martin Versfeld, and Tyron Theessen 23 Dec 2024

#BestofBiz 2024: Legal

Legal#BestofBiz 2024: Legal

17 Dec 2024

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FinanceNLPs and automated image analysis: How AI is being used to prevent insurance fraud

Prescious Mogale and Zaakir Mohamed 6 Dec 2024

Image source: Sergii Gnatiuk –

LegalRevenge porn ruling highlights legal recourse for victims and repercussions for distributors

4 Dec 2024

Image source: Allan Swart –

LegalDoes the punishment fit the counterfeit crime? A look at lenient sentencing

Hashiem Logday 29 Nov 2024

Image source: DC Studio from

LegalMalicious whistleblowing - part 2: Importance of investigations

Lionel van Tonder, Aaqilah Nagdee and Delon Small 28 Nov 2024

Image source: cottonbro studio from

LegalAre employers' responsibilities to act against GBV limited to the workplace?

Keshni Naicker, Amandla Makhongwana, and Angel Phakathi 25 Nov 2024

Image source: Getty Images

LegalTop Safa boss appears in court

14 Nov 2024

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LegalSasria, Venda University of Technology and Gauteng Health face SIU probes

12 Nov 2024

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Marketing & MediaMultiChoice and law enforcement crack down on streaming device piracy rings

5 Nov 2024

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HealthcareDeath of 6 Soweto children linked to Terbufos

28 Oct 2024

Tigran Gambaryan, an executive of Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, sits as he waits to face prosecution for tax evasion and money laundering at the federal high court in Abuja, Nigeria, 4 April 2024. Reuters/ Abraham Achirga/File Photo

LegalNigerian court orders release of Binance executive after charges dropped

Camillus Eboh 24 Oct 2024

Image source: Denis Ismagilov –

LegalNo stitches for snitches: Role of leniency in dismantling cartels

Nicholas De Decker 18 Oct 2024

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LegalEx-Eskom official convicted of fraud and corruption

14 Oct 2024

Image source: Sergii Gnatiuk –

LegalNPA declines to prosecute in Phala Phala case

11 Oct 2024

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LegalDawn raid dodging: Ensure employees don't delete private messages

Clare-Alice Vertue, Karl Blom, Siya Ngcamu, and Sidrah Suliman 9 Oct 2024

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FinanceInvestec closes accounts linked to South Africa's political elite

1 Oct 2024

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LegalNPA scores Steinhoff victory

27 Sep 2024

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LegalIllegal business occupants given 14 days to comply with the law

27 Sep 2024

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LegalThabo Bester and hundreds of other prisoners kept in unlawful conditions, says inspectorate

Daniel Steyn 23 Sep 2024

President Cyril Ramaphosa returned from a visit to China and busied himself with the fight against corruption.

LegalRamaphosa gives SIU license to investigate Transnet corruption

Lindsey Schutters 16 Sep 2024

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LegalPolice seize counterfeit goods worth more than R94m

6 Sep 2024

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LegalFormer Prasa employee sentenced to 15 years in prison

4 Sep 2024

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LegalHow PoPIA's protection extends to Pty Ltds

Ahmore Burger-Smidt and Dale Adams 22 Aug 2024