The Ghosts on the Payroll
A nationwide probe was launched in 2025 into allegations that teaching posts are being sold for cash, and that “ghost… Read More
The Ghosts on the Payroll
South Africa’s Corruption Scorecard
South Africa scores 41 out of 100 on the global Corruption Perceptions Index – placing it 82nd out of 180… Read More
Russian oligarch
Russian oligarchs built vast fortunes by buying up state assets for a song after the collapse of the Soviet Union… Read More
The Global Cost of Corruption
According to World Bank, a commonly cited estimate suggests that more than US $2.6tn, or about 5% of global GDP… Read More
New Players, Big Impact
Nearly half of South Africa’s 14 Chinese car brands entered the market in the past two years, pushing their collective… Read More
Loan-ly at the Top
Personal loans grew faster than any other major credit category in 2025, with account volumes rising 8% YoY and driving… Read More