Eskom’s “gift” of R92 billion to South32
John Perlman chats to Michael Marchant, Open Secrets' Head of Investigations, about the documents that were sent to Open Secrets verifying that Eskom reportedly... Read more.
Eskom’s R92bn ‘gift’ for South32
Documents given to Open Secrets confirm South32’s Hillside aluminium smelter receives around a 50% discount from Eskom that could add up to R92bn over the life... Read more.
Why has the NPA bungled high profile state capture and corruption cases?
Clement Manyathela speaks to Micheal Marchant, the Head of Investigations at Open Secrets about why the NPA has not been able to prosecute high-profile state capture... Read more.
Open Secrets Newsletter | A luta continua!
Our March newsletter reflects Open Secrets’ unwavering commitment to speaking truth to power, loudly and courageously, in honour of those who fought for justice.... Read more.
#ShutdownsEverywhereYouGo | The Talking Point with Cathy Mohlahlana
SAFM | The Talking Point with Cathy Mohlahlana - Cathy Mohlahlana speaks to Abby May, an investigator at Open Secrets about the #ShutdownsEverywhereYouGo report.... Read more.
Nibble the rich? A case for taxing the wealthiest South Africans
Despite loud claims to the contrary, some form of wealth tax in South Africa — especially of the very wealthiest — is both the right thing to do, and possible... Read more.
Open Secrets Newsletter | We will not be #Shutdown
February was a landmark month for South African politics, both on the home front and on the international stage. From the State of the Nation Address (SONA) 2025,... Read more.
Exposing MTN’s Role in Internet Shutdowns across Africa and the Middle East
Clarence Ford speaks to Jane Borman, lawyer at Open Secrets, about #ShutdownsEverywhereYouGo, their latest report revealing how MTN and its subsidiaries have been... Read more.
MTN probed for human rights violations in war-torn countries
Open Secrets is investigating alleged human rights violations in war-torn and autocratic African and Middle Eastern countries by SA mobile giant MTN and its subsidiaries.... Read more.
G20 Summit | McKinsey and Bain inclusion reflects ‘double standards’
McKinsey and Bain & Co have been included in G20 discussions. They will play a supporting role to the B20 which represents private sector interests at the Summit.... Read more.