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FILE: Former Deputy Finance Minister Mcebisi Jonas. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/Eyewitness News

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Mcebisi Jonas: SA electoral system needs an overhaul

By Ray White

Former deputy Finance Minister Mcebisi Jonas said that there needed to be a change to the entire electoral system as the current system gave too much power to...

  • President Jacob Zuma and Atul Gupta. Picture: GCIS.

    Zuma, Gupta family failed to capture Treasury, new Zondo report reveals

    Commission chairperson and Chief Justice Raymond Zondo has formally handed part four of the state capture report to President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday.

    112 days ago
  • President Cyril Ramaphosa checks his phone ahead of the start of proceedings on his second day of testimony at the state capture inquiry on 29 April 2021 in Braamfontein, Johannesburg. Picture: Abigail Javier/Eyewitness News

    Ramaphosa: Jonas’ Gupta claim made Mantashe realise party couldn’t probe family

    President Cyril Ramaphosa was responding to questions about the Gupta family during his second day of testimony at the state capture inquiry.

    477 days ago
  • FILE: Phuthuma Nhleko. Picture: whoswho.co.za

    Phuthuma Nhleko steps down from MTN board

    Nhleko was behind the overseeing of an orderly transition of the board, including the establishment of the international advisory board.

    975 days ago
  • FILE: Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo asked Fana Hlongwane to comment on Mcebisi Jonas's version that he left that meeting disgusted. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/EWN

    Zondo questions lack of detail over meeting held at Gupta compound

    Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo seemed confused with parts of Fana Hlongwane's testimony about what was discussed at the meeting in Saxonwold.

    988 days ago
  • FILE:  Businessperson Fana Hlongwane. Picture: EWN

    Hlongwane, Zuma, Jonas met with Guptas over blackmailing rumours, Zondo told

    Hlongwane has been implicated by Jonas with claims that he was present at the infamous meeting in Saxonwold at the Gupta residence where Jonas was allegedly offered R600 million.

    989 days ago
  • Former deputy finance minister Mcebisi Jonas at the launch of Anti-racism Week 2018. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/Eyewitness News

    ‘The days of vanguard politics are over’, says Mcebisi Jonas

    The former deputy finance minister says the country needs to think differently about building its institutions, and criticized what he calls economic inertia and the lack of intellectual capacity in the public service.

    1042 days ago
  • Duduzane Zuma also used the question session with his attorney Piet Louw to plead his innocence, saying he never stole from the people of South Africa. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/EWN.

    Duduzane Zuma's testimony in a nutshell

    Duduzane Zuma spent the past two days presenting several versions of events that dispute the evidence earlier submitted to the state capture commission.

    1045 days ago
  • FILE: Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo at the state capture inquiry on Tuesday, 8 October 2019. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/Eyewitness News.

    Zondo reassures Duduzane Zuma commission won’t prejudice him

    The son of former President Jacob Zuma had expressed concern during his appearance at the inquiry over how his evidence would be handled.

    1046 days ago
  • Duduzane Zuma at the Zondo commission of inquiry into state capture on 8 October 2019. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/EWN

    Duduzane Zuma to take legal steps for arrest at OR Tambo International Airport

    He explained that the arrest was necessitated by statements made by former deputy finance minister Mcebisi Jonas that he along with members of the Gupta family tried to bribe him for a ministerial position.

    1046 days ago
  • Duduzane Zuma at the Zondo Commission of Inquiry into State Capture on 7 October 2019. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/EWN

    Duduzane Zuma denies allegations against him at Zondo Commission

    EWN rounds up some of the interesting claims made by Duduzane Zuma at the Zondo Commission.

    1047 days ago
  • Duduzane Zuma at the Zondo commission of inquiry into state capture on 10 October 2019. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/EWN

    There was no conflict of interest in govt advertising on ANN7 - Duduzane Zuma

    Duduzane is testifying at the Zondo commission of inquiry in Parktown.

    1047 days ago
  • Duduzane Zuma at the Zondo Commission of Inquiry into State Capture on 10 October 2019. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/EWN.

    UPDATE: I wasn't present in meeting with Dukwana, Tony Gupta, says Zuma

    Former Free State MEC Mxolisi Dukwana alleged was offered a R2 million monthly bribe by the Guptas on the condition that he sign off on a dodgy contract.

    1047 days ago
  • Duduzane Zuma at the Zondo Commission of Inquiry into State Capture on 10 October 2019. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/EWN.

    Duduzane Zuma: I set up the meeting between the Guptas & Jonas

    Former President Jacob Zuma's son Duduzane said the meeting was held at the Gupta compound because of proximity and time issues, despite the fact that he also had a house in Saxonwold.

    1047 days ago
  • Duduzane Zuma at the Zondo Commission of Inquiry into State Capture on 10 October 2019. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/EWN.

    WATCH LIVE: Duduzane Zuma appears at Zondo Inquiry

    Duduzane Zuma was fingered by former finance deputy minister Mcebisi Jonas and former ANC MP Vytjie Mentor as having facilitated underhanded deals between the state and the controversial Gupta family.

    1047 days ago
  • Duduzane Zuma in the Randburg Magistrate’s Court on 26 March 2019 for the start of his culpable homicide trial. Picture: Abigail Javier/EWN

    Here’s what to expect from Duduzane Zuma’s testimony at Zondo inquiry

    Duduzane Zuma’s appearance on Monday morning is crucial because he is the first witness who was implicated by Jonas to take the stand.

    1047 days ago
  • FILE: Former Deputy Finance Minister Mcebisi Jonas at The Gathering - Media Edition in Cape Town on 3 August 2017. Picture: EWN

    Euphoria around Ramaphosa's new dawn quickly dying, says Mcebisi Jonas

    Former Deputy Finance Minister Mcebisi Jonas said his book was about dealing with the real issues after the euphoria of the so-called new dawn.

    1101 days ago
  • Former deputy finance minister Mcebisi Jonas at the launch of Anti-racism Week 2018. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/Eyewitness News

    Jonas: Ramaphosa cannot save both ANC and SA

    Former deputy Finance Minister Mcebisi Jonas said that President Cyril Ramaphosa was faced with the dilemma of choosing whether to build a unified African National Congress (ANC) or a better country.

    1101 days ago
  • Former Deputy Finance Minister Mcebisi Jonas seated among guests at the launch of his book 'After Dawn: Hope After State Capture'. Picture: Kgomotso Modise/EWN.

    Jonas: There’d be no state capture if ANC wasn’t captured

    Mcebisi Jonas was speaking at the launch of his book 'After Dawn: Hope After State Capture' on Tuesday evening.

    1102 days ago
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