Mark Gevisser argues that even if Thabo Mbeki was not corrupt, his loyalty to his ANC comrades predisposed state institutions to Jacob Zuma’s capture of the state.
Claims of financial misconduct, hostile outbursts and allegations of a manipulated business plan have surfaced as a long-running rift between the Mandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA) boss and municipal official in charge of economic development reaches new heights.
Barely a week after it was rocked by R15m sports facility scandal, Enoch Mgijima local municipality has now launched an investigation after one of its buildings was gutted by fire on Monday night. Even though social media users initially thought the fire might have destroyed evidence linked to the probe of the project, the municipality ended speculation when it announced on Tuesday that it was the Komani art gallery that had been razed by fire.