While the City of Johannesburg’s electricity company is saddled with a negative bank balance of R19 billion, News24 reveals more evidence of alleged Johannesburg corruption involving a Zimbabwean preacher, who is also a city contractor.

Exposing “Reverend Witness Acts” – behind the pulpit of a sprawling church campus lies a web of hidden identities, government contracts worth hundreds of millions of rand, and a cash-strapped municipal company.

Reflecting on his journey as an Arsenal fan, Khaya Koko recounts the unlikely circumstances that led to him becoming a lifelong Gooner.

For the past six years, City Power has failed to sell the electricity it purchases in bulk from Eskom, and Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero was aware of the financial crisis threatening residents with widespread darkness.

General Ebrahim Kadwa, the Hawks’ Gauteng boss, emerged as a person of interest during the National Prosecuting Authority’s investigation into prosecutorial interference in high-profile criminal cases. Evidence before the inquiry accused Kadwa of protecting Hawks officers who allegedly received cash bribes to kill investigations.

Slain Ekurhuleni auditor Mpho Mafole exposed critical flaws in a R1.8 billion chemical toilet tender just three days before his murder in June last year, and damning findings were sanitised. Controversial political strongman Nkosana “Killer” Ximba’s wife has scored millions from the deal.

City Power’s woeful financial position, as contained in its own reports, shows it is billions of rand in debt and on the verge of collapse, which belies the entity’s CEO, Tshifularo Mashava, claiming that her nearly four-year tenure in the top post was marked by “progress”.

As the new National Prosecuting Authority head, Andy Mothibi, launches an investigation into nefarious conduct at its Gauteng Specialised Commercial Crime Unit, News24 reveals the extent of prosecutorial malfeasance. Allegations of political interference and high-profile influence are at the heart of the case.

The boss of a R644-million Johannesburg entity’s criminal case has unearthed possible links to organised syndicates, with allegations that two City MMCs are involved. But the National Prosecuting Authority, despite mounting evidence, do not see this as a commercial crime.

The Hawks say it has concluded its investigation, having worked with a prosecutor to secure arrest warrants for City Power’s top brass. However, NPA documents detailed how senior officials worked to stop the arrests in the alleged widespread graft.