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FILE: Former South African President Jacob Zuma, along with co-accused, Thales representative Christine Guerrier, appeared in the Durban High Court on 8 June 2018. Picture: Felix Dlangamandla/Pool.

Arms deal commission of inquiry

NPA abused its power in pursuing charges against Thales, court hears

By Clement Manyathela

Thales faces charges of paying bribes to Jacob Zuma for protection against an investigation into the controversial arms deal.

  • President Jacob Zuma addressing Freedom Day celebrations in Manguzi on 27 April 2017. Picture: GCIS

    Arms deal critics welcome affidavit into Zuma revelations

    In his affidavit, lawyer Ajay Sooklal explains how the ANC was given €1 million by Thales and how Zuma was given €25,000 in cash.

    1887 days ago
  • Former South African President Thabo Mbeki. Picture: Facebook.

    SA needs a national dialogue to assess its progress - Mbeki

    The former president says South Africans need to have a frank discussion about the future.

    2258 days ago
  • FILE. Former arms deal consultant and defence advisor, Fana Hlongwane, with advocate Jaap Cilliers at the Seriti Commission of Inquiry on 11 December 2014. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN.

    Arms deal: Seriti Commission slammed for excluding vital evidence

    Opposition parties say the commission’s report let several people off the hook & failed to uncover the truth.

    2262 days ago
  • FILE: President Jacob Zuma addressing the nation after meettng with the management and leadership of universities as well as student leaders to discuss the stalemate with regards to university fee increases on 23 October 2015. Picture: GCIS.

    Calls for Zuma to release Arms Deal report

    Zuma has received the Arms Deal Commission report, but will only reveal its findings at a later stage.

    2375 days ago
  • Former arms deal consultant and defence advisor, Fana Hlongwane, testified at the Seriti Commission of Inquiry on 11 December 2014. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN.

    Former advisor denies involvement in arms deal

    It's claimed Fana Hlongwane facilitated the transfer of R24m to secure a deal for an arms firm.

    2760 days ago
  • FILE: President Zuma set up the Arms Deal Inquiry to investigate alleged corruption and fraud during the controversial multi-billion-rand arms deal. Picture: EWN.

    Former arms deal consultant 'willing to cooperate'

    Fana Hlongwane’s lawyer says his legal team were not properly notified of the dates of the proceedings.

    2776 days ago
  • FILE: The Arms Deal Inquiry underway in Pretoria on 23 August 2013. Picture: EWN.

    Former arms deal consultant a no-show

    Fana Hlongwane allegedly facilitated the transfer of R24 million to secure a deal for an arms company.

    2777 days ago
  • FILE: Former SANDF Chief of Procurement, Shamin 'Chippy' Shaik told the Seriti Commission of Inquiry that he fully disclosed a possible conflict of interest related to his brother, Schabir Shaik's arms company that benefitted from the deal. Picture: EWN

    Chippy Shaik: I fully disclosed conflict of interest

    Chippy Shaik defended himself in documents submitted to the commission where he started testifying on Monday.

    2790 days ago
  • FILE: The arms deal commission underway in Pretoria. Picture: EWN.

    Chippy Shaik defends his role in arms deal

    The former SANDF Chief of Procurement and Acquisitions says he had no decision-making authority.

    2791 days ago
  • The Arms Deal Commission of Inquiry is being held at the Sammy Marks Conference Centre in Pretoria. Picture: EWN.

    Arms deal commission 'should be disbanded'

    Hennie van Vuuren is motivating why he will not testify before the commission despite a subpoena.

    2812 days ago
  • President Jacob Zuma

    Presidency silent on latest Zuma corruption claims

    It's claimed Zuma believed criminal charges relating to the controversial arms deal should be dropped.

    2819 days ago
  • The late leader of the South African Communist Party, Chris Hani, was assassinated outside his home in Boksburg in 1993. Picture: AFP.

    'Hani was assassinated in Modise cover-up'

    Arms deal activist Terry Crawford-Brown has made more revelations at the Seriti Commission.

    2824 days ago
  • The Right to Know Campaign (R2K) has called for the scrapping of the Seriti Commission of Inquiry which is investigating the controversial arms deal. Picture: Masego Rahlaga/EWN.

    R2K calls for scrapping of Seriti commission

    Demonstrators say taxpayers have been footing the bill for the commission for too long.

    2832 days ago
  • President Jacob Zuma. Picture: Sapa.

    Is Zuma’s position in the ANC under threat?

    The ANC says the claims about Zuma receiving a bribe from Thales are nothing new.

    2832 days ago
  • FILE. The Presidency says any new allegations against Zuma & the arms deal must taken to the commission. Picture: GCIS

    Presidency won't be drawn on latest arms deal allegations

    The Presidency says any new allegations against Zuma & the arms deal must be taken to the Seriti Commission.

    2833 days ago
  • President Jacob Zuma. Picture: GCIS.

    ANC denies latest arms deal claims against Zuma

    The party has denied reports Zuma received bribes for political protection in the arms deal probe.

    2834 days ago
  • Cape Town Mayor Patricia de Lille. Picture: EWN.

    De Lille has 'no regrets' over arms deal

    The mayor believes she's presented a strong case to the Seriti Commission of Inquiry.

    2896 days ago
  • Cape Town Mayor Patricia de Lille. Picture: Aletta Gardner/EWN.

    De Lille defiant at arms deal inquiry

    Patricia de Lille refused to answer questions on the dossier of arms deal corruption allegations.

    2899 days ago
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