Russian Doll 3: EXPOSED — the SANDF ‘Torture’ Squad
Open Secrets exposes a military squad allegedly responsible for acts of torture and murder. The evidence implicates at least four units of the SANDF in crimes dating back to 2019.
Competition Commission investigating 28 banks for alleged price fixing
The Competition Commission’s investigation into 28 banks for alleged price fixing involving the rand has again shone the spotlight on the conduct of banks and financial crimes.
Injustice and Impunity: Crime and corruption in austerity’s wake
The ongoing failure of South Africa’s investigative bodies and prosecuting authority to secure accountability for high-level corruption and economic crime is one of many serious risks to the country’s future.
Former Eskom boss case struck off roll
The Middelburg specialised commercial crimes court struck former Eskom boss Matshela Koko’s fraud, corruption and money-laundering case off the roll due to unreasonable delays. Phemelo speaks to the Head of Investigations at Open Secrets, Michael Marchant about the case.
Companies waiting to profit from energy transition – report
A new report by Open Secrets found that some private corporations are lining up to profit from the proposed energy transition. Open Secrets head of investigations Michael Marchant says the push for new energy creates an opportunity for corruption.
2024 Internship Opportunities
Open Secrets is hiring two outstanding candidates (one Intern: Investigations and one Intern: Campaigns) to join our team in Cape Town.
Media Statement| Who Has the Power? South Africa’s Energy Profiteers
Tomorrow, 15 November, Open Secrets launches its latest report: Who Has the Power? South Africa’s Energy Profiteers. The report is Open Secrets’ first to investigate South Africa’s energy sector and climate crisis. And shines a light on the private interests who seek to profit from South Africa’s current energy crisis and proposed energy transition. It…
Capital Appreciation Ltd and GovChat: Follow the database — Part Two
In the final part of this two-part series, we take a deeper look at the ways GovChat might undergo a commercial revival, who might benefit from ownership of its database, and the implications this may hold for the South African social grants system.
The crumbling partnership between GovChat and Capital Appreciation Ltd – Part One
Local technology company GovChat became a key partner of the South African Social Security Agency during the pandemic. Today, the company continues to provide a digital avenue to apply for certain grants, even though it is in business rescue and its executives resigned in 2022. This is Part One in a two-part series