corruption

The quick read

What's driving the attention

There is active legal and media focus on corruption cases in South Africa, including the Mapisa-Nqakula trial with new witnesses and other corruption-related convictions.

South Africa is seeing heightened attention on corruption trials and allegations, particularly involving prominent figures such as Mapisa-Nqakula, whose case recently heard evidence supporting a cash trail with new witnesses expected to testify. Additionally, the conviction of a former Eskom contractor linked to the Kusile corruption case has been reported, along with concerns about bribery risks in South African businesses.