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FILE: A screengrab of former Eskom executive Matshela Koko appearing at the state capture inquiry on 1 March 2021. Picture: SABC/YouTube

State capture commission

Koko says NPA's state capture probes into him have no chance of succeeding

By Nkosikhona Duma

Part four of the state capture commission report has found that Matshela Koko aided the Gupta family’s looting of Eskom during his tenure as group CEO.

  • FILE: A screengrab of Transnet board chair Popo Molefe appearing at the Zondo Commission on 7 May 2019. Picture: YouTube

    Molefe: Efforts to root out corruption at Transnet began before Zondo Inquiry

    After being appointed in May 2018, board chair Popo Molefe said he was troubled by the fact that some members of the Transnet board were also involved in board of acquisition committee, despite procurement processes not falling within their mandate.

    102 days ago
  • FILE: Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo at the state capture inquiry. Picture: Eyewitness News

    State capture commission asks for two-month extension to complete report

    The commission has applied to the High Court in Pretoria for the extension, with the aim to finish at the end of February next year.

    150 days ago
  • FILE: Arthur Fraser. Picture: www.ssa.gov.za

    Zondo dismisses Fraser’s bid to cross-examine state capture witnesses

    Acting Chief Justice Raymond Zondo announced his decision on Wednesday afternoon.

    170 days ago
  • FILE: Former South African President Jacob Zuma addresses his supporters following the postponement of his corruption trial outside the Pietermaritzburg High Court in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, on 26 May 2021. Picture: Phill Magakoe/AFP

    Zuma rescission application doesn't automatically stay jail sentence, court told

    Tembeka Ngcukaitobi said that Jacob Zuma’s failure to abide by an apex court judgement should be a strong enough grounds for the High Court to dismiss his application.

    318 days ago
  • FILE: Former South African President Jacob Zuma stands in the dock during the recess of his corruption trial at the Pietermaritzburg High Court in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, on 26 May 2021. Picture: Phill Magakoe/AFP

    Zondo Inquiry: Zuma is abusing courts and they shouldn't entertain it any longer

    The state capture commission of inquiry and the State have slammed former President Jacob Zuma in their answering affidavit to his application to stay his arrest.

    319 days ago
  • FILE: Former President Jacob Zuma in the Pietermaritzburg High Court where he appeared on corruption charges on 15 October 2019. Picture: AFP.

    9 powerful quotes from the contempt of court judgment against Jacob Zuma

    In a strong judgment, the Constitutional Court ripped Jacob Zuma apart for defying his presidential oath to protect SA's Constitution.

    325 days ago
  • A screengrab of former Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) CEO Lucky Montana appearing at the state capture inquiry on 11 May 2021. Picture: SABC/YouTube

    Werksmans had no grounds to cross-examine me: Montana at State capture

    Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo said he no longer has time - so either he won't make findings where evidence is one-sided - or he will refer incomplete work to other law enforcement agencies.

    339 days ago
  • FILE: Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo is seen during a session of the commission of inquiry into state capture in Johannesburg on 16 November 2020. Picture: AFP

    After US firm applies to question witness, Zondo asks if they'll testify as well

    Boston-based firm, Bain and Company, was appointed by former South African Revenue Services commissioner, Tom Moyane, to develop an operating model.

    423 days ago
  • A screengrab of former Eskom CEO Brian Molefe appearing at the state capture inquiry on 2 March 2021. Picture: SABC/YouTube

    Molefe denies knowing why Gama was paid R17m in legal costs despite losing case

    Former Transnet CEO Brian Molefe told the state capture commission that he received a recommendation from his legal team and he approved it.

    436 days ago
  • A screengrab of former Eskom CEO Matshela Koko testifying at the state capture commission on 3 December 2020. Picture: SABC Digital News/YouTube

    Koko says he paid Suzanne Daniels R5,000 to arrange visas for family trip

    Koko said he believed he was talking to company secretary Suzanne Daniels and he even paid her R5,000 to process the documents for the family trip.

    445 days ago
  • Picture: Supplied

    Growing concerns over missing firearms at South Africa's spy agency

    On Friday, it emerged Deputy Director General Thulani Dlomo dished out firearms to people whose competence was unknown.

    476 days ago
  • FILE: Eugene de Kock at the amnesty hearing of two former Vlakplaas operatives at the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, 17 November 1997. Picture: AFP.

    Zondo Inquiry hears SSA paid up to R200k a month for Eugene de Kock's upkeep

    'Operation Lock' involved the provision of a safe house and protection for Eugene de Kock after he was released from prison.

    477 days ago
  • FILE: Former President Jacob Zuma at the state capture inquiry in Johannesburg on 17 November 2020. Picture: Abigail Javier/Eyewitness News.

    Zuma likely to appear at Zondo Inquiry in February after ConCourt ruling

    Jacob Zuma, who has avoided giving evidence at the commission for months now, will be held in contempt of court should he disobey the ruling of the highest court in the land.

    477 days ago
  • FILE: Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo is seen during a session of the commission of inquiry into state capture in Johannesburg on 16 November 2020. Picture: AFP

    Officials involved in multimillion robbery at SSA still employed, Zondo hears

    Unidentified witness, Miss K, is continuing her testimony at the state capture inquiry.

    477 days ago
  • Former President Jacob Zuma checks his phone while at the state capture inquiry in Johannesburg on 17 November 2020. Picture: Abigail Javier/EWN

    Zondo inquiry questions motives of unit tasked with probing Zuma poisoning claim

    A witness, only referred to as Ms K, on Wednesday said the experts appointed to carry out the investigation were paid R1.8 million every month – initially in cash.

    478 days ago
  • FILE: Former President Jacob Zuma at the state capture inquiry in Johannesburg on 17 November 2020. Picture: Abigail Javier/Eyewitness News.

    Zuma snubs Zondo Commission again

    Jacob Zuma's lawyer Eric Mabuza on Friday told AFP the ex-president would not be appearing next week.

    490 days ago
  • Former President Jacob Zuma checks his phone while at the state capture inquiry in Johannesburg on 17 November 2020. Picture: Abigail Javier/EWN

    Zuma has defied the instructions of the DCJ, ConCourt told

    The state capture commission's legal counsel, Advocate Tembeka Ngcukaitobi, has painted the former president as a defiant witness who has refused to comply with its work.

    507 days ago
  • FILE: Atul Gupta at a 'New Age' Business Briefing in Port Elizabeth. Picture: GCIS.

    Guptas' no-show at state capture inquiry won’t affect final report – Zondo

    The Guptas, who were identified to have been key players in the state capture project, fled the country, and attempts to hold them accountable had been unsuccessful.

    515 days ago
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