Britain's biggest selling newspaper The Sun is in crisis after police arrested five journalists at the Rupert Murdoch-owned tabloid and three public officials over bribery allegations.
Former deputy economic development minister Enoch Godongwana has stepped down as a Member of Parliament, according to a report.
The ANC has accused a Western Cape High Court judge of depriving it of the right to appeal against a judgement he made on access to a report the party compiled.
Former eThekwini Municipality mayor Obed Mlaba has been fingered in a forensic report on corruption in the municipality.
A presidential proclamation authorises the Special Investigating Unit to probe Eskom for fraud and corruption.
Key indicators of democracy have slipped since 2008, according to the latest South Africa Survey.
A fraud case has been opened against Cope leader Mosiuoa Lekota, days after he suspended party treasurer Hilda Ndude for alleged financial mismanagement.
Senior prosecutor Glynnis Breytenbach's suspension by the NPA could have something to do with her refusal to quit a politically sensitive fraud case, according to a report.
The fraud and corruption trial of Northern Cape ANC leader John Block and former senior Sol Plaatje municipal officials has been postponed to April 2013.
The national prosecuting authority has suspended top corruption prosecutor Glynnis Breytenbach.
India's Supreme court has revoked telecoms licences which were issued in a 2008 sale tainted by corruption.
Politicians will be out in full force as Northern Cape ANC chairperson John Block and his five accused appear in court on fraud and corruption charges.
Murder charges against the four men accused of shooting Mbombela Municipality Speaker, Jimmy Mohlala, have been provisionally withdrawn due to lack of evidence, the NPA says.
The case against former Land Bank head, Philemon Mohlahlane, who stands accused of fraud and forgery, has been postponed to April to allow the State to study more evidence.
Lobby group the Council for the Advancement of the SA Constitution says judges should disclose financial interests like MPs and members of the cabinet.
The prisons department is considering extending a multimillion-rand catering tender that, according to the special investigating unit, was awarded corruptly in the first place.
The Vatican has been rocked by claims of nepotism and cronyism linked to the awarding of contracts to outside companies at inflated prices.
The long-awaited inquiry into allegations of misconduct against Police Commissioner Bheki Cele will start on February 13, Judge Jake Moloi has said.
The trial of a doctor accused of defrauding the Compensation Fund has been postponed because he doesn't have enough money to pay his lawyers.
Shares of ICT firm Gijima tumbled more than 6% on reports that a R2.3bn tender it was awarded by the home affairs department is being investigated.
Public Protector Thuli Madonsela has started on her next big investigation: a "flawed" R2.4bn tender to revolutionise the home affairs department.
Four police officers charged with extorting money from a Ghanaian tourist at OR Tambo International Airport have been granted bail, police say.
Two traffic officers and a civilian are set to appear in the Worcester Magistrate's Court for allegedly issuing learners' licences in return for money.
Dividends paid by British companies breaking the law may be confiscated, following a legal ruling won by the Serious Fraud Office.
Police are investigating new charges of corruption, fraud and theft against Julius Malema.
Jackie Selebi has not applied for medical parole, and it is "unfair" to compare his case to that of convicted fraudster Schabir Shaik, the correctional services department says.
A testing officer for the South African Bureau of Standards has been arrested for corruption after allegedly trying to obtain a bribe, Limpopo police say.
A Tshwane metro police constable has been arrested for allegedly taking a bribe from a truck driver.
A media briefing about former national police commissioner Jackie Selebi's health has been postponed, the the National Press Club says.
The bail amounts given to the former North West MEC Reverend Johannes Tselapedi and two senior education officials are a good start in a fight against corruption, says the Democratic Alliance.
Two officials and a politician associated with the North West education department have been arrested on charges of corruption and fraud.
Former president Thabo Mbeki says that South Africans deserved to know facts of the “jigsaw puzzle” which would explain the country’s history.
A disbarred lawyer, whose clients included James Dalton and Steve Hofmeyr, will stand trial in April along with six others for allegedly defrauding the City of Johannesburg out of millions of rands.
Three former employees of the labour department's compensation fund and a physiotherapist will stand trial in March.
The divisions between the ANC and its alliance partners are neither ideological nor political, but driven by "tenderpreneurship", Cosatu's general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi says.
Six former civil servants and a physiotherapist have appeared in the Pretoria Magistrate's Court on Monday for defrauding the department of labour of R1m.
A police reservist who allegedly posed as a Hawks member and then tried to elicit a bribe from a businessman, has been arrested.
Public sector authorities should not be offended when citizens question decisions or alleged corruption, says Public Protector Thuli Madonsela.
The constant scrutiny of government appointments, policies and lifestyles shows that checks and balances are in place in South Africa, a UN official has told an anti-corruption summit.
Political leaders should undergo lifestyle audits to clear suspicions about their wealth, says Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi.
Corruption is the elite's way to steal from the poor and is the biggest threat to the realisation of South Africa's dreams, Cosatu's Zwelinzima Vavi says.
Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe and Human Settlements Minister Tokyo Sexwale have been cleared of alleged wrongdoing in connection with the Iraq Oil for Food Programme, the presidency says.
The public protector is investigating the relationship between businessman Roux Shabangu and suspended acting public works DG Sam Vukela, which "may or may not be improper".
New legislation introduced after Schabir Shaik's controversial release on medical parole means Jackie Selebi's chances of being granted medical parole are "almost zero", the DA says.
Correctional services has confirmed that a reportedly incoherent and disoriented Jackie Selebi has been admitted to the infirmary at Pretoria Central Prison.
Former police chief Jackie Selebi's legal team are at the South Gauteng High Court, seeking a reprieve from the requirement that he begin his 15-year prison sentence immediately.
Jackie Selebi's legal team will hold urgent talks with the registrar of the South Gauteng High Court to determine what happens next with the ex-police boss.
Former national police commissioner Jackie Selebi must report as soon as is practically possible to start serving his 15 years sentence, the Democratic Alliance says.
New Special Investigating Unit boss Willem Heath has accused former president Thabo Mbeki of “initiating” rape and corruption charges against President Jacob Zuma.
Two officials at the Matlosana local municipality in Klerksdorp have been arrested for corruption, after soliciting a bribe from a woman tendering for a project.
Former national police commissioner Jackie Selebi has to pay the State back for all his legal fees, says justice department spokesperson Tlali Tlali.
The lawyer of former police commissioner Jackie Selebi, who collapsed and was taken to hospital after his appeal against his corruption conviction failed, says she is "very worried".
A key division within the police service is to be probed after claims of maladministration, Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa says.
Former police chief Jackie Selebi collapsed and could not walk after hearing that the appeal of his corruption conviction failed, his attorney has confirmed.
Former police commissioner Jackie Selebi has 48 hours to report to prison after the Supreme Court of Appeal dismissed his appeal against his 15-year sentence for corruption.
The Supreme Court of Appeal has dismissed former police chief Jackie Selebi's appeal against his corruption conviction and 15-year jail sentence.
Local firms have reported a significant rise in tax and market fraud, according to a survey by PwC.
The ANC has been ordered to hand a report to the Independent media group that could contain information about a potentially corrupt relationship between former premier Ebrahim Rasool and certain journalists.
Statistics SA says citizens are often asked for bribes by government officials for services they are legally required to perform.
Mac Maharaj, the president's spokesperson, says he has broken no law and denies being involved in corruption and bribery.
South Africa will next year host the annual meeting of the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes, which tackles fraud and corruption.
Limpopo Premier Cassel Mathale's government is being investigated for alleged fraud and corruption totalling millions of rands, according to reports.
Police commissioner General Bheki Cele has been suspended and Sicelo Shiceka and Gwen Mahlangu Nkabinde will leave cabinet, says President Jacob Zuma.
Audits of the lifestyles of officials and an integrity pact are some of the measures proposed by Business Unity SA to tackle corruption.
President Jacob Zuma will release the report of the Donen Commission of Inquiry into the involvement of South Africans in the Iraq oil-for-food programme, his office says.
The parliamentary portfolio committee on communications has called for charges to be pressed against a SA Post Office executive who resigned amid a R425m tender scandal.
Three former labour department employees accused of defrauding the compensation fund of R3.8m are to appear in the Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court.
ANC treasurer general Mathews Phosa wants an anti-corruption commission that can intervene in dodgy tenders before they are finalised, according to a report.
If you are a civil servant and want to get rich, join the National Youth Development Agency.
Business Unity SA and Cosatu have agreed on some steps needed to deal with SA's skills crisis, help create jobs and curb corruption.
Mismanagement, dereliction of duty and financial abuse has been rife at the Estate Agency Affairs Board for the past six years, a report has found.
India's graft crisis may hand it a "Eureka" moment on reform.
Eastern Cape public servants may no longer do business with government.
The CEO and chief operating officer of the Post Office are being investigated, says the Communication Workers Union.
An investigation has uncovered wasteful and fruitless expenditure of hundreds of millions of rands, says the chairperson of the Post Office board.
The Financial Intelligence Centre has refused to say if Absa reported transactions of ANC Youth League president Julius Malema’s trust.
President Jacob Zuma needs to ease perceptions that SA is fast becoming a "corruption-ridden banana republic", says Cosatu.
The ANC’s labour alliance partner Cosatu has drawn a line in the sand about Government corruption. It’s insisting President Jacob Zuma deals with graft in a more “consistent and brutal” manner if he wants the labour federation’s support to run for a second presidential term.
Public Protector Thuli Madonsela says claims of fraud and corruption made against her are untrue.
Public Protector Thuli Madonsela allegedly committed fraud and corruption while she worked for the SA Law Reform Commission, according to a media report.
Allegations surrounding business deals between the Guptas and the president's son will be investigated, says Cosatu, as it warned of the politics of patronage.
The Passenger Rail Agency of SA has placed a senior manager on special leave while allegations of tender fraud and other irregularities are investigated.
The auditor general has found serious problems with road department tenders worth more than R1bn, says roads and transport MEC Ismail Vadi.
Corruption and the bad performance of public servants undermine service delivery and the legitimacy of the state, says Minister in the Presidency Trevor Manuel.
Police swooped on India's most famous yoga guru, using teargas and batons to break up a fast against corruption.
Illicit activity cost South Africa about R178bn last year and eroded economic growth, says State Security Minister Siyabonga Cwele.
Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan says the government is to issue tighter regulations on tenders to crack down on corruption.
Discontent is growing that empowerment is still benefiting narrow sections of the country despite President Jacob Zuma having formed the BBB Economic Advisory Council.
Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi has criticised the directors of Aurora, saying the mine shows capitalism at its worst and greed at its best.
Public Protector Thuli Madonsela says there is nothing preventing her from making findings against people not in the employ of the state or parastatals.
A group of local businessmen allegedly duped an Indian businessman by claiming to have assets worth more than R1.7bn, a forensic report shows.
A syndicate that defrauded the SA Revenue Service has had its assets seized, says the National Prosecuting Authority.
Two top Indian business tycoons have appeared before a committee probing a multi-billion dollar licensing scam that has rocked the government.
For team executive to take three hits and still not be out just isn't cricket, says Kader Asmal.
Corruption threatens to debilitate all spheres of SA life, says Sipho Pityana, head of the Council for the Advancement of the South African Constitution.
In the wake of the arrest of its former CEO and three others for fraud, the Land Bank says it could investigate other outstanding cases.
Police commissioner Bheki Cele was guilty of improper conduct and maladministration when the police entered into a R500m lease, says Public Protector Thuli Madonsela.
A survey shows that one in 13 South Africans admitted to bribing a traffic officer, and men are more likely to do so.
Jan Smuts licked his own stamps but current ANC cadres lick state gravy, says Stephen Mulholland.
A dossier with allegations of corruption has thrown Telkom into a state of crisis.
A German arms supplier mired in controversy over corruption claims across the world, is a key investor in the R260m film of Nelson Mandela’s autobiography.
It's very worrying that President Jacob Zuma made no mention of plans to improve local government and services in his State of the Nation address, an analyst says.
Burundi, one of Africa's most corrupt countries, has arrested a prominent anti-graft activist after he alleged judges were forced to pay bribes before being appointed.
Political parties have welcomed the outcome of the forensic investigation into corruption and maladministration in the eThekwini Municipality.
The ANC must rediscover its "revolutionary morality", so its leaders can be selfless, honest, live with integrity and focus on its priorities, Cosatu's Zwelinzima Vavi says.
The National Prosecuting Authority has defended its "mute responses" to enquiries on the possible suspension of prosecutor Glynnis Breytenbach.
The Durban Magistrate's Court has relaxed the bail conditions imposed on businesswoman Shauwn Mpisane, who is facing fraud and forgery charges involving R4.7m.
The Assets Forfeiture Unit has seized assets worth R2.1m from a physiotherapist convicted of defrauding the labour department, says the National Prosecuting Authority.
India's Supreme Court has scrapped 122 telecom licences awarded in a 2008 sale at the centre of a corruption scandal, further embarrassing the government and causing upheaval in the flagship sector.
The national prosecuting authority now says top prosecutor Glynnis Breytenbach will be given an opportunity to motivate why she should not be suspended.
KwaZulu-Natal's co-operative governance MEC says she strongly suspects that five offices at the Umkhanyakude district municipality were torched to destroy evidence.
Crucial documents needed for an ongoing forensic investigation have been completely destroyed in a fire at the Umkhanyakude District Municipality offices in Mkuze.
The pre-trial of former Rustenburg mayor Matthew Wolmarans, who is charged along with three others of the murder of a former councillor, has been postponed to February 20.
Rail workers have called for the suspension of Passenger Rail Agency of SA group CEO Lucky Montana over alleged tender irregularities.
Corruption exists in every country, it is just a question of degree, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan said at a meeting convened by Brand SA at the World Economic Forum.
Another senior Tshwane official has been suspended for three months while investigations into his conduct are underway, according to a report.
A senior official in Uitenhage's traffic department has been fired after being found guilty of misconduct, a spokesperson says.
The fight against corruption should be as important as the struggle against apartheid was, Justice Minister Jeff Radebe says.
Anti-corruption activists have taken to the internet with a campaign that aims to shame corrupt officials.
The Democratic Alliance will apply for access to a report on alleged fraud and maladministration in the international relations and co-operation department.
Schabir Shaik has distanced himself from a newspaper report stating he wants President Jacob Zuma to repay a R2m loan, saying he was "ill-quoted" and he's not in a position to threaten anybody.
The auditor-general’s report into the state of Limpopo’s affairs reads like a manual on how not to run a government - and contains a damning indictment of the province’s political leadership, which is blamed for the mess.
Deputy Economic Development Minister Enoch Godongwana has resigned from his position to "pursue personal interests", months after reportedly being linked to a company that disappeared with R100m in workers' pensions.
A couple accused of taking part in tender irregularities amounting to R12m has appeared in the Mahikeng Regional Court, North West police have said.
The majority of urban South Africans feel corruption has become a way of life, according to a survey.
Goldman Sachs ex-director Rajat Gupta's lawyer says he never profited from insider trading allegedly conducted with his friend, hedge fund magnate Raj Rajaratnam.
Former police chief Jackie Selebi is suffering from end stage kidney disease, diabetes and hypertension, and needs to stay in the medical wing of a prison indefinitely, according to a medical report.
Convicted former police chief Jackie Selebi remains in a serious condition in hospital, but his health has shown a slight improvement, the correctional services department says.
An Ekurhuleni metro police officer will spend Christmas behind bars after the Brakpan Magistrate's Court denied him bail.
Convicted former police chief Jackie Selebi's health is improving, although he remains in hospital, correctional services says.
Former North West education MEC, Reverend Johannes Tselapedi and two senior officials have been granted bail after appearing in court on charges of fraud and corruption.
SA met the challenges of 2011 with "fortitude and innovation", President Jacob Zuma has said in his end of the year speech.
A senior official in the supply chain management at the KwaZulu-Natal health department has been granted R100 000 bail.
Two men suspected of being involved in a rhino poaching syndicate have been arrested in Mpumalanga with R3m in cash stashed in the boot of their car.
Suspended Crime Intelligence boss Richard Mdluli will appear in the Specialised Commercial Crime Court in Pretoria on fraud and corruption charges.
A police captain attached to the Hawks will remain in custody following her first appearance in court for allegedly selling unlicensed ammunition while on stress leave.
Two people, including a police officer who has been on stress leave for three years, have been arrested in Cape Town for selling unlicensed ammunition.
Mac Maharaj, President Jacob Zuma’s spindoctor, and his wife, Zarina, have used an obscure remnant of apartheid law to lay a criminal complaint against City Press and Media24 Investigations over efforts to reveal details of their alleged lies to state investigators.
Citizens have a right to know why certain decisions are made by those in power, says Public Protector Thuli Madonsela.
Retail giant Walmart has launched a global investigation into possible acts of corruption by employees that would violate US laws banning bribery overseas.
Corruption is increasing to harm the economy and undermine government's service delivery obligations, says the head of an anti-corruption body.
Almost 1 300 public service officials have been charged with misconduct for corrupt activities in the last seven years, a national anti-corruption summit has heard.
The Public Service Commission says the total number of complaints it has received from the public has declined by 13.3% to 279.
The Treasury is to take decisive action to sort out overspending and service delivery messes in three provincial departments.
The NPA says prison authorities will decide how Jackie Selebi should be dealt with from now on, and assess his medical well-being.
Former top cop Jackie Selebi's lawyers will liaise with correctional services about Selebi being unable to report to jail as expected, his attorney says.
Convicted top cop Jackie Selebi's lawyers are expected to ask the South Gauteng High Court to postpone his imprisonment, the NPA says.
The SIU, which lost its boss and gained a new one, is waging a valiant war against corruption.
Former national police commissioner Jackie Selebi is still in hospital in stable condition just hours before he was due to begin serving his 15-year jail term for corruption.
Security consultant Paul O'Sullivan says former police chief Jackie Selebi should be kept alive so he can serve his entire sentence.
Jackie Selebi's lawyer says the former police commissioner will report to correctional services in Johannesburg on Monday, "even if he has to be transferred to the prison hospital".
Senior police management in the Crime Intelligence Unit are being redeployed to create a stable environment while "internal processes" unfold, an official says.
The Congress of SA Trade Unions say Jackie Selebi's time in jail will remind corrupt people that crime does not pay.
Former police commissioner Jackie Selebi has been admitted to hospital after collapsing at his home in Pretoria, on hearing that his appeal against a 15-year corruption sentence was dismissed.
The National Prosecuting Authority has welcomed the dismissal of Jackie Selebi's appeal, saying it had a strong case and will oppose any further moves by Selebi to oppose the matter.
Former national police commissioner Jackie Selebi has failed to have his corruption conviction set aside in a judgment handed down by the Supreme Court of Appeal.
The Supreme Court of Appeal is set to deliver judgment on former police commissioner Jackie Selebi's appeal against his 15-year jail term for corruption.
The presidency has rejected claims that Willie Hofmeyr's removal as Special Investigating Unit head is politically motivated.
The Gauteng health department has lost millions of rands through maladministration and tender rigging, according to The Star.
Corruption is gaining ground in southern Africa with police seen as the most corrupt, and most people pay bribes for public services, a survey shows.
Two prominent leaders of the Foundation for African Business and Consumer Services (Fabcos) face warrants of arrest.
The Hawks and the ANC Youth League remain tight-lipped amid reports that Julius Malema faces arrest on charges related to his financial affairs.
A two-year commission of inquiry into the arms deal will be chaired by Justice Willie Seriti.
Justice Minister Jeff Radebe says close scrutiny of procurement officials will aid in the fight against corruption.
The Auditor General says irregular spending in government departments and state entities amounted to R21.1bn last year.
SACP general secretary Blade Nzimande has condemned what he called an attempt by "tenderpreneurs" to steal the ANC for personal enrichment, according to a report.
Public Protector Thuli Madonsela has found Sicelo Shiceka guilty of maladministration and abuse of public funds and urged "serious action" against him by the president.
State organs will be probed for improper conduct or maladministration and appropriate remedial action will be sought, Public Protector Thuli Madonsela says.
Public Protector Thuli Madonsela has called on the SA Revenue Service to help her office probe fraud, abuse of power and corruption.
Public Service Minister Richard Baloyi says business should consider whether it is competing or collaborating with the government in the fight against corruption.
The impact and implications of pirated products threatens the income and work of the true artists and creators, says Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies.
President Robert Mugabe has sworn in Zimbabwe's anti-corruption commission in an effort to stem graft in the country, state media reports.
Swaziland's government appears to have used dirty tricks in an effort to secure cheaper MTN shares for King Mswati, WikiLeaks reports.
An investigation into alleged fraud and corruption by ANC Youth League president Julius Malema has started, the Hawks say.
A local property group says it is receiving many enquiries from young expat South Africans wanting to return home - despite their concerns about the country.
A company partly owned by ANC Youth League president Julius Malema’s family trust benefits directly from multimillion-rand tenders it helps to award.
Police are investigating a trust fund run by ANC Youth League president Julius Malema, a newspaper reported.
The extent of corruption in South Africa, as analysed by Troye Lund in this issue of Finweek (pages 14 to 19) is a cancer eating at the country’s economy. And – it cannot be overemphasised – it’s especially the poor who are hardest hit.
The public protector has decided to pursue allegations that large firms and the Dutch Reformed Church looted R200bn from the apartheid state's coffers.
Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa says he was not aware that police were planning to arrest the public protector on charges of fraud and corruption.
Human Settlements Minister Tokyo Sexwale has lashed out against an investigator into public housing corruption who allegedly buried charges to have her salary doubled.
Government officials who are also business leaders are its biggest concern and corruption is tantamount to stealing from the poor, says Cosatu.
Swedish group Saab has admitted that millions were paid to clinch an SA deal for fighter jets but says its ex-partner BAE Systems paid the bribes.
The government is mulling a BEE ombudsman to investigate complaints and make rulings, says Lionel October, director-general of the department of trade and industry.
The controversial protection of information bill will affect foreign investment in South Africa, says Pick n Pay chairperson Gareth Ackerman.
An investigation into theft from the State Security Agency's group life scheme has been wrapped up, says the state security minister.
The Hawks and the SA Revenue Service have searched the home of controversial businessman and former Durban metro police officer Sbu Mpisane.
The justice minister says there are "no results to share at present" from an investigation into allegations of corruption at power utility Eskom.
The government's reliance on a tender system has plunged it into a political crisis, says ANC Youth League leader Julius Malema.
The Public Service Commission wants to establish disciplinary guidelines after a new report shows the majority of corrupt civil servants don't face any penalties.
Corrupt government officials often received lenient punishments, and usually after being suspended on full pay for long periods, the Public Service Commission says.
Changes to laws governing municipalities include depoliticising the post of municipal manager and the hiring of professionals as chief financial officers.
The SA Revenue Service has detained 56 shipping containers in Johannesburg carrying alleged illegal clothing imports and other goods.
Swazi police flooded Mbabane's streets ahead of a protest by unions, civil servants and students calling on the government to resign.
An auditing firm will investigate fraud, corruption and maladministration allegations in the eThekwini municipality, says KwaZulu-Natal's co-operative governance MEC.
Wide-ranging allegations of irregularities are being investigated in the public works department, says the Special Investigating Unit.
Land Bank ex-CEO Philemon Mohlahlane has appeared briefly in the Commercial Crimes Court with three others accused of embezzling R19m from the AgriBEE scheme.
Business Leadership SA has unveiled a code of conduct for its members in a bid to curb corruption and promote ethical behaviour.
The DA says the Zuma administration has spent almost R4bn on "self-indulgent purchases".
The Compensation Fund Commissioner has repudiated claims of nepotism and other allegations of wrongdoing against him.
Business Unity SA says lifestyle audits of state officials will help expose corruption.