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South African President Jacob Zuma. Mounting allegations of corruption at home are having international repercussions. Reuters/Mark Schiefelbein

South Africa shows why collaboration is key to tackling global crime networks

There are disturbing questions around the complicity - witting or unwitting - of UK global financial institutions in the transnational network set up by President Jacob Zuma and the Gupta family.
Tanzania’s President John Magufuli after inspecting a guard of honour in Kenya. Reuters/Thomas Mukoya

Magufuli has been president for two years: how he’s changing Tanzania

Tanzania’s President John Magufuli has brought dramatic change and his intolerance for corruption won him worldwide admiration. But his repressive means to stay in power are being questioned.
Arrests aside, until the politicians who collude with gangs are stopped, crime in Central America will likely continue unchecked. Reuters/Jose Cabezas

In Central America, gangs like MS-13 are bad – but corrupt politicians may be worse

Corruption, not gang warfare, is the root cause of the record violence in El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala. Until public officials stop shielding criminal groups like MS-13, lawlessness will reign.
Demonstrators protest against the decision by the South African Broadcasting Corporation to stop airing violent protest scenes. Reuters/Mike Hutchings

Why media freedom remains fragile in South Africa

As South Africa marks Media Freedom Day, it’s clear that its battle isn’t over. Attacks on journalists continue –through physical intimidation and there’s also the threat of new laws.
South Africa’s president faces a difficult time ahead, following the loss of his bid to escape justice. GCIS

Can Zuma untie Gordian knot after failing to quash corruption charges?

South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma’s loss in the Appeals Court forms part of three milestones in his recent history dominated by corruption, unethical conduct and a knack to avoid criminal charges.
South African protesters hold placards as they march against corruption. Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

Lessons from KPMG: be on guard, South Africans are on your case

The South African arm of the international accounting firm KPMG has learnt the hard lesson: Don’t break the 11th commandment - don’t get caught. That’s because South Africa’s citizens are fed up with corruption.

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