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The Antidote

by Cheryl Frank

Non-Profit Government

Season 1

The SIU’s Shift from Investigation to Prevention With Pranesh Maharaj

The SIU’s Shift from Investigation to Prevention With Pranesh Maharaj

Building a Fit-for-Purpose NPA: A Conversation with Adv. Shamilla Batohi

Building a Fit-for-Purpose NPA

Behind South Africa's Justice System With Martin Schönteich

We’re diving deep into the "Stalingrad tactics" used to delay trials and how new public-private partnerships are helping the NPA fight back. Featuring former public prosecutor and research consultant at the Institute for Security Studies, Martin Schönteich.

Inside the Special Investigating Unit With Leonard Lekgetho.

South Africa is celebrated in other parts of the world for its anti-corruption efforts, even though South Africans feel ‘battered by stories of corruption, organised crime, greed, and the involvement of powerful people.’ Cheryl Frank, who runs the anti-corruption and accountability project at the Institute for Security Studies, is speaking with Leonard Lekgetho, the SIU Chief Operations Officer (at the time), about the investigative functions of the SIU.

Inside the Asset Forfeiture Unit with Advocate Ouma Rabaji-Rasethaba Part two.

The Asset Forfeiture Unit was established in 1999 as part of the National Prosecuting Authority. Its mandate was to seize assets derived from crime and corruption, using the Prevention of Organised Crime Act. It has been highly effective at recovering monies looted during the State Capture era. We managed to speak with her Adv. Ouma Rabaji-Rasethaba after her formal retirement from the position as head of the unit.

Inside the Asset Forfeiture Unit with Advocate Ouma Rabaji-Rasethaba Part one.

We spoke to Adv. Ouma Rabaji-Rasethaba after her retirement as the head of the Asset Forfeiture Unit at the National Prosecuting Authority.

Inside the Special Investigating Unit with Advocate Andy Mothibi Part two.

The Special Investigating Unit is one of the most respected anti-corruption agencies in South Africa. Advocate Andy Mothibi talks us through the mandate of the SIU and his work as the head of the unit. This is part two of the conversation.

Inside the Special Investigating Unit with Advocate Andy Mothibi Part one.

The Special Investigating Unit is one of the most respected anti-corruption agencies in South Africa. Advocate Andy Mothibi talks us through the mandate of the SIU and his work as the head of the unit.