State capture
WATCH LIVE: Zondo Inquiry resumes with evidence from ex-Glencore CEO
The state capture inquiry resumes today with evidence from former Glencore CEO Clinto Ephron.
-
Court denies Gupta associate Iqbal Sharma bail
Magistrate Estelle de Lange handed down judgment on Tuesday afternoon.
-
NPA assessing Gupta associate Iqbal Sharma's flight risk as bail postponed
The NPA wanted the court to see what assets Sharma owned, both in South Africa and abroad, before it decides if he was a flight risk.
-
EX-FS official Peter Thabethe granted R10k bail in Vrede dairy farm matter
Thabethe and Gupta associate, Iqbal Sharma, spent the weekend in police cells after they were arrested last week alongside former officials Limakatso Moorosi and Seipati Dlamini, who were granted bail last week.
-
Calls for Arthur Fraser's axing can't be decided on just yet - Lamola
Corruption-linked Arthur Fraser's position in government can only be decided after our engagements, says Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola.
-
Gupta associate Sharma, ex-FS official Thabethe seek bail in Vrede farm matter
Sharma and Thabethe are amongst 15 accused who face charges relating to the disastrous Vrede dairy farm project.
-
Lamola: UAE appears willing to help with Gupta matter after earlier hesitation
Since the arrests of some businesspeople connected to the Guptas, the UAE will have to cooperate, says Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola.
-
3 former FS officials charged with fraud, corruption linked to Vrede dairy farm
The NPA Investigative Directorate said that the three officials allegedly awarded the Vrede dairy farm feasibility study contract to Gupta-linked associate Iqbal Sharma’s company, Nulani, for nearly R25 million.
-
Zondo rebukes Prasa’s attempt to have head of legal testify
Evidence leader advocate Vas Soni said he received a letter from the rail agency after Ngoye said she wants to respond to the evidence of former group CEO Lucky Montana and about the intimidation that she has been subjected to.
-
Gigaba explains why he gave estranged wife Mngoma bank card with R3,000 limit
Malusi Gigaba has responded to Norma Mngoma’s evidence before the state capture commission that he was not telling the truth when he said that he gave her a bank card with a limit of R3,000.
-
Gigaba: Mngoma made up story about me handling cash for Guptas
Former minister Malusi Gigaba said that it was not true that he told his estranged wife, Norma Mngoma, that the money in his safe was from the Guptas or that it was for African National Congress (ANC) elections.
-
Gigaba: Mngoma pressured to surrender me in exchange for financial reward
Former Public Enterprises Minister Malusi Gigaba appeared at the state capture commission of inquiry on 31 May 2021 to continue his testimony. #Gigaba #NormaMngoma #StateCapture
-
I didn’t have capacity to do due diligence on Gupta naturalisation - Gigaba
Malusi Gigaba said his estranged wife - Norma Mngoma - lied when she told the state capture commission that he said he was handling the case.
-
DAVID MAIMELA: The Zondo inquiry and why SA must formalise lobbying activity
Under normal circumstances, lobbying activity is perfectly legitimate. But in a climate where state capture is the buzz word, the activity gets criminalised. That is where South Africa is today, writes David Maimela.
-
Singh admits not knowing about hidden tabs on Excel spreadsheets
Former Transnet CFO, Anoj Singh, told the state capture inquiry that he did not work with spreadsheets but that they were prepared for him.
-
Singh defends hiring Regiments to advise Transnet on complex transactions
Former Transnet CFO, Anoj Singh, said that the rail agency treasury could only handle mundane functions, so it was necessary to appoint Regiments Capital as transaction advisors for more complex transactions.
-
Zondo dismisses Eskom's application to cross-examine Koko
Advocate Chris McConnachie was representing Eskom and he said Koko’s evidence would leave the power utility tainted unless they cross-examined him.
-
I was unhappy with the name dropping: Gigaba explains strain between him, Guptas
Speaking at the state capture inquiry Gigaba said he was aware that the Guptas has used his name, and that of other ministers, to wield influence. He said this led to 'the pulling of relations'.
-
Gigaba: Norma Mngoma is an accomplished liar
Former Public Enterprises Minister Malusi Gigaba appeared before the state capture commission of inquiry on 27 May 2021 and responded to the allegations made by his estranged wife, Norma Mngoma.
