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ABUSE OF STATE FUNDS

​Don’t blame neoliberalism, blame the state

It’s not the private sector that’s failing our poor. It’s badly executed public policy that’s at fault.

  • Nicoli Nattrass
7 min read
‘This is taxpayers’ money and every time I have asked the federation there was no one to tell me what has happened to the funds … they have become arrogant
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Arts body accused of misusing R5.7m of public funds

Wits Theatre director Gitanjali Pather has asked the public prosecutor to investigate the "missing" Culture and Creative Industries Federation money.

  • Athandiwe Saba
6 min read
South Africa has many macro-assets attractive to investors, such as a vibrant democracy, a relatively diversi?ed economy, abundant natural resources and a transparent legal system.
ABUSE OF STATE FUNDS

Bite the hand that corrupts, for SA’s sake

Legal frameworks need to be strengthened to stop the systematic abuse of state funds by politicians.

  • Tutu Faleni
5 min read
ABUSE OF STATE FUNDS

ANC’s Kegakilwe accused of improper conduct, pocketing state funds

ANC North West acting provincial secretary Gordon Kegakilwe has been accused of abusing state funds, including pocketing R40k meant for an ANCWL trip.

  • Mmanaledi Mataboge
7 min read
Big spender faces big hurdles
ABUSE OF STATE FUNDS

Big spender faces big hurdles

Pravin Gordhan admits that the state’s ambitious development plans will come to nought without effective management by state institutions.

  • Lynley Donnelly
6 min read
ABUSE OF STATE FUNDS

DA calls for probe into SABC broadcasts

The Democratic Alliance asked the Public Protector on Monday to investigate the alleged abuse of state funds in some SABC broadcasts.

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read