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Imagine paying R4 million for boreholes already built. The NLC did just that.

It sounds like a joke, but the National Lotteries Commission really paid R4 million for boreholes that were already functional. Now, a Special Tribunal is making them pay it back.

By Mamparra August 4, 2026 4 min read

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Why does finding oil suddenly make everyone care about democracy?

By Mamparra August 3, 2026 4 min read

Massive oil discoveries in Namibia's Orange Basin by Shell and TotalEnergies have triggered a global spotlight on its democratic future. What's really at stake?

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The 'white genocide' claim that cost Afrikaner families everything.

By Mamparra August 1, 2026 4 min read

Afrikaner families sold their homes and moved their lives, convinced by 'white genocide' narratives. But the US rejected their asylum bids, leaving them with nowhere to go.

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Can HR really mistake a wedding dance for a strike?

By Mamparra July 29, 2026 4 min read

A Johannesburg Labour Court case reveals how one company's HR department tried to turn a simple lunch break with singing and dancing into a full-blown labour dispute. The evidence? Vibes.

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Imagine an AI policy full of AI-generated citations. It happened.

By Mamparra July 29, 2026 4 min read

A new national AI policy was withdrawn after internal checks revealed its bibliography contained ghost references, likely created by AI because human checks were skipped.

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South African State Entities Perfect the Art of Online Invisibility

By Mamparra July 27, 2026 4 min read

South African public entities intentionally obscure vital information online, employing outdated content and poor SEO practices that frustrate citizens seeking.

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South Africa’s Police Force Has 722 Generals, Zero Working Cars

By Mamparra July 23, 2026 5 min read

Parliament reveals South Africa's police leadership costs R3.6 billion annually for 722 generals, despite the force lacking essential working vehicles.

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Imagine paying R4 million for boreholes already built. The NLC did just that.

It sounds like a joke, but the National Lotteries Commission really paid R4 million for boreholes that were already functional. Now, a Special Tribunal is making them pay it back.

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Imagine paying R4 million for boreholes already built. The NLC did just that.

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Imagine paying R4 million for boreholes already built. The NLC did just that.