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Check out our May newsletter and subscribe to our mailing list! From in-depth investigative reporting on the potential profiteers of a Basic Income Grant, to our relentless pursuit of legal accountability for those implicated in State Capture in Zimbabwe, Open Secrets continued to pursue accountability in May. https://lnkd.in/eas5u9PT

In 1987, anti-apartheid groups launched an international boycott against Shell for its role in supporting the apartheid state. Yet, Shell doubled down, increasing investments and running ads saying, “We’re backing South Africa.” https://lnkd.in/d7XUMDwp

Billion-rand deals and business intrigues. Lawrence Mulaudzi’s rise to power is as controversial as it is mysterious. Open Secrets digs into the man behind the headlines in Unaccountable 00045. Read now: https://lnkd.in/dW4m_hzW

How does South Africa reconcile its pro-Palestinian stance with its role in the global weapons trade? Open Secrets digs deep into the contradictions. Read the investigation: https://lnkd.in/d6YHsSPF

Watch Defend our Democracy's webinar this Friday at 10am! Joined by Open Secrets' Letlhogonolo Letshele on the panel, the webinar delves into civil society's anti-corruption related work as part of their Anti-Corruption Week. Register: https://bit.ly/3Z9k6vs

The 1994 Rwandan genocide claimed nearly 800,000 lives in 100 days—a horrific chapter in history. But did you know BNP Paribas, one of the world’s largest banks, allegedly facilitated payments for weapons used in the genocide? By violating UN sanctions and enabling arms deals, BNP Paribas may have played a disturbing role in funding this atrocity. It’s time to hold financial institutions accountable. https://lnkd.in/dG5hvZgr

South Africa granted citizenship to Christoph Huber, a Swiss national accused of war crimes in the DRC. Open Secrets demands answers from Minister Schreiber: When, how, and why did this happen? https://lnkd.in/dPf-_T3j

Uncovering Energy Profiteering: The Impact on South African Households Open Secrets' Michael Marchant talks about how the PowerMapper as a useful tool of analysis to discover who profits from South Africa's #EnergyCrisis. https://lnkd.in/drMaqSh7

Big Oil’s profits in 2022/23 reached R3.6 trillion, while SA communities pay the price in pollution and environmental loss. It’s time to hold them accountable. Full report: https://lnkd.in/dYWp443w

“Mansions to get in a lather about” – Chris Roper dives into how South Africa’s real estate sector helps corrupt leaders launder wealth. Eye-opening insights from Open Secrets' new property report. https://lnkd.in/d4T7VigF