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  • Ronnie Kasrils at the Seriti Commission of Inquiry on 6 June, 2014. Picture: Sebabatso Mosamo/EWN.

    Kasrils defends costly arms deal

    Ronnie Kasrils said the arms acquisition team adopted a visionary approach to upgrading the defence force.

    2905 days ago
  • A Gripen fighter jet, acquired in the arms deal. Picture: Dean Wingrin.

    ‘Arms deal handled professionally’

    Jayendra Naidoo says there was consensus between government departments and ministers.

    2905 days ago
  • Ronnie Kasrils. Picture:Sapa.

    Arms deal: Kasrils denies responsibility

    Ronnie Kasrils dismissed evidence that he made decisions which had cost implications for govt.

    2908 days ago
  • Ronnie Kasrils at the Seriti Commission of Inquiry on 6 June, 2014. Picture: Sebabatso Mosamo/EWN.

    Kasrils testifies at Seriti Inquiry

    Ronnie Kasrils said he didn't play any role in the decision making that led to the arms deal.

    2908 days ago
  • FILE: Senior politicians will be allowed to use state attorneys for free when they appear before the commission.  Picture: Belinda Moses/EWN

    Arms deal: Politicians may be cross-examined

    Senior politicians will be allowed to use state attorneys for free when they appear before the commission.

    2949 days ago
  • FILE: Thabo Mbeki to appear before Arms Deal Inquiry in June. Picture: AFP

    Mbeki to testify before arms deal commission

    Former president Thabo Mbeki and his former cabinet will appear before Judge Willie Seriti in June.

    2950 days ago
  • FILE: William Baloyi says after public hearings conclude in November, they will need six months to compile a report. Picture: Belinda Moses/EWN

    Seriti Commission almost done

    William Baloyi says after public hearings conclude in November, they will need six months to compile a report.

    2963 days ago
  • William Baloyi denied Tayob Aboobaker's departure had to do with a perceived fallout with Willie Seriti. Picture: Belinda Moses/EWN.

    Seriti commission: Aboobaker's resignation won't affect commission

    William Baloyi denied Tayob Aboobaker's departure had to do with a perceived fallout with Willie Seriti.

    2964 days ago
  • Former Trade and Industry Minister Alec Erwin. Picture: Sapa.

    Arms deal: Former minister to testify

    Alec Erwin will have to account for dozens of arms deal off-sets which never materialised.

    3018 days ago
  • Former president Thabo Mbeki. Picture: AFP.

    Arms deal: Mbeki to testify in May

    The former president is expected to give evidence over five days.

    3057 days ago
  • The Arms Procurement Commission has adjourned for the year as no witnesses are ready to testify. Picture: Belinda Moses/EWN.

    Arms commission adjourns for 2013

    The commission has adjourned for the year as no new witnesses are ready to testify.

    3101 days ago
  • Tensions have flared in the Saudi Arabian capital of Riyadh following the start of the deportation of illegal immigrants.

    The Africa Report: 15 November

    EWN’s Africa Correspondent Jean-Jacques Cornish reports on the day’s top African news

    3112 days ago
  • The Arms Deal Commission in session in August 2013. Picture: Belinda Moses/EWN.

    Arms deal commission back in session

    The Arms Procurement Commission is back in session after delays over a civilian application.

    3116 days ago
  • The Arms Procurement Commission is being held at the Sammy Marks Conference Centre in Pretoria. Picture: Belinda Moses/EWN.

    Arms deal deadline extended

    The commission was scheduled to wrap up this month but the new deadline is November 2014.

    3125 days ago
  • The Arms Deal Commission of Inquiry. Picture: Belinda Moses/EWN

    Arms Deal Inquiry: We’re following procedure

    The commission is accused of purposefully not renewing the contracts of eight lawyers.

    3130 days ago
  • The arms deal commission on 23 August 2013. Picture: Belinda Moses/EWN.

    Arms deal campaigners want more time

    Lawyers representing the trio want to cross-examine Armscor witness Rob Vermeulen.

    3141 days ago
  • The Arms Deal Commission of Inquiry is being held at the Sammy Marks Conference Centre in Pretoria. Picture: Belinda Moses/EWN

    Arms deal: declassified report scrutinised

    Evidence leaders are insisting the declassified report be scrutinised page by page.

    3142 days ago
  • FILE: One of the submarines acquired by government in the arms deal.

    Armscor: No arms deal tampering

    The Seriti Commission of Inquiry heard that deals were well managed to avoid corruption.

    3143 days ago
  • The Arms Deal Commission of Inquiry is being held at the Sammy Marks Conference Centre in Pretoria. Picture: Belinda Moses/EWN

    Arms deal to hear from 'loser' bidders

    The arms deal commission of inquiry is expected to hear from ‘loser’ bidders who took part in the deal.

    3144 days ago
  • The Arms Deal Commission of Inquiry is being held at the Sammy Marks Conference Centre in Pretoria. Picture: Belinda Moses/EWN

    SANDF chief testifies at arms inquiry

    General Solly Shoke said equipment obtained through the controversial deal was definitely needed.

    3168 days ago
  • The SAS Isandlwana, one of the navy frigates acquired in the arms deal. PICTURE: Dean Wingrin

    Arms Deal: Post apartheid policies 'delicate'

    The commission heard how delicate arms acquisition policies were in post-apartheid South Africa.

    3175 days ago
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