BREAKING: Open Secrets Takes the Hawks and the NPA to Court for Failing to timeously hold the PRASA looters to account
Open Secrets files court action against the Hawks and NPA over years-long delays in prosecuting PRASA corruption.
PRASA Papers| Open Secrets Takes Hawks and NPA to Court Over PRASA Corruption Delays
Open Secrets files court action against the Hawks and NPA over years-long delays in prosecuting PRASA corruption.
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 to achieve.
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. This relates to internet shutdowns during wars and elections in markets like Afghanistan, Sudan, DRC and Nigeria. Open Secrets Investigator and #ShutdownsEverywhereYouGo author Abby May elaborates.
INVESTIGATION | #ShutdownsEverywhereYouGo – MTN and internet shutdowns
#ShutdownsEverywhereYouGo, a new investigation by Open Secrets, exposes MTN’s role in internet shutdowns, corruption, and human rights violations across Africa and the Middle East, revealing how the telecom giant operates with impunity and calling for urgent accountability.
LAUNCH | #ShutdownsEverywhereYouGo: MTN’s Role in Internet Shutdowns
MTN is celebrated in South Africa, but behind the branding lies a darker truth. This investigation uncovers its role in internet shutdowns during elections and conflicts, aiding oppressive regimes in Sudan, Iran, Uganda, and beyond.
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. Michael Marchant from Open Secrets says this reflects double standards in the way we treat corporations. He also says support is needed for the Presidency’s call to the B20 to terminate the Bain and McKinsey contracts.
NPA experiences challenges finalising corruption matters
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) says it’s still experiencing challenges finalising corruption matters. Thabiso Tema spoke with Michael Marchant, Head of Investigations at Open Secrets.
Unaccountable 00045| Lawrence Mulaudzi: Potential Partner or Perpetual Pick-Me?
Explore Open Secrets’ Unaccountable series: read about the controversies surrounding businessman Lawrence Mulaudzi, examining his involvement in PetroSA’s billion-rand contract and the broader implications for South Africa’s oil and gas sector
Unaccountable 00044: PetroSA — bankrupt but open for business
By Michael Marchant and Luvano Ntuli PetroSA’s history is a stark warning of the corruption risks inherent in the murky world of oil and gas. The state-owned petroleum company has left behind a litany of scandals that have cost the South African public dearly. Few responsible have faced any accountability. The previous two instalments of…