Peeling back Sicily’s tourist facade: Revealing the Mafia’s economic grip
Sicily’s allure as a tourist destination masks a troubling reality: organised crime thrives amidst an economic boom.
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SARS to target ‘professional enablers’ of organised crime
SARS is escalating efforts to combat organised corruption and financial crimes by targeting “professional enablers” such as banks and advisers.
Tax Justice South Africa calls for “Gold Mafia” arrests as SARS sues SASFIN for R4.9bn
Tax Justice South Africa, behind the support of founder Yusuf Abramjee, has called for the arrest and prosecution of the “Gold Mafia”…
SARS “BREAKS” THE COAL SYNDICATES
Former Eskom employees and coal-smuggling syndicate members were targeted by a “massive” inter-governmental search-and-seizure operation.
South Africa’s alarming rise among top Mafia States: A looming threat to stability – Ivo Vegter
In 2023, South Africa finds itself in the ignoble company of top mafia states worldwide, according to the Global Organised Crime Index
Zimbabwe’s gold mafia puts spotlight on Southern Africa’s organised crime problem – Piers Pigou ISS
A recent investigative report by Al Jazeera has brought to light a web of gold smugglers allegedly aiding the Zimbabwean government in evading sanctions.
SA’s growing organised crime epidemic: is it becoming a “Mafia State?”
South Africa is facing a growing prevalence of organised crime – calling for the government to assert its authority in preventing a ‘mafia state.’
Mazzone’s challenge to Malema – seconds out!
Natasha Mazzone is shouldering her way into the public spotlight, hitting Malema in all his vulnerable spots and hoping to elicit a response, ideally a public debate.
SA mining sector under siege
According to the Minerals Council South Africa, the mining industry lost revenue of R35 billion in 2021 because rail deliveries of minerals fell short of targeted tonnages.
‘Working conditions are worse in SA than in Iran and Afghanistan’ – German firm Strabag International
For nearly a decade, local mafias have been demanding payouts of 30% of the contract value of many construction projects.