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A landmark case is testing whether the Special Tribunal can order asset forfeiture. Legal scholar Dan Mafora says only courts can; the DGRU agrees, but calls for urgent reform. At The Progress Report, we say: give the Tribunal the powers it needs to fight corruption.

South Africa has completed all 22 FATF action items, paving the way for an on-site visit that could see the country removed from the greylist by October 2025.

The Zondo Commission exposed the scale of state capture and laid the groundwork for accountability. While it couldn’t prosecute, its findings have sparked investigations, court cases, and reform efforts that are still unfolding today.

On 15 May 2025, the Special Tribunal heard a pivotal case questioning its authority to freeze and forfeit assets linked to corruption at the National Lotteries Commission.

Money laundering in South Africa isn’t just financial crime—it actively fuels corruption, deepens inequality, and undermines essential public services. By understanding and disrupting this hidden machinery, we can reclaim stolen wealth and protect our democracy.

The Special Tribunal has emerged as a critical player in South Africa’s fight against corruption, serving as a vehicle for…

A 2023 Afrobarometer survey paints a stark picture of public sentiment on corruption in South Africa. More than 82% of…

Anti-corruption fight stalls amid leadership void in Special Tribunal The resignation of Judge Lebogang Modiba as the President of the…

The Presidency and the Ministry and the Department of Justice are scrambling to resuscitate the Special Tribunal, which effectively collapsed following…

Diminished confidence in courts State Capture severely impacted South Africa, particularly during President Jacob Zuma’s administration when private interests, notably…