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.
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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, the heated debate over the (very lukewarm) Expropriation Bill, the postponed budget…
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 implicated in human rights violations across Africa and the Middle East.
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…
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.
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