Zondo comission of inquiry
DAVID MAIMELA: The blessing and curse of political deployment
The idea that the political system can have a depoliticised state or bureaucracy is not only naïve but dangerous, writes David Maimela
Witness Gavin Craythorne is a long-term contractor to Alexkor and to a mining joint venture between Alexkor and the Alexander Bay community.
The embattled former chair has been advised to appeal a High Court ruling that declared her a delinquent director for life and that matter is before court.
Former Free State Human Settlements MEC Mosebenzi Zwane is back at the commission to testify about a R1 billion low-cost housing project.
The vetting process came into focus in 2016 when some senior managers complained that the information they had provided was being used against them.
Lieutenant-Colonel Christine Anderson said that it was not her job to question who the passengers were on the Airbus 330, which had received the necessary official clearance to land there but realised things weren’t above board when it appeared that no ministers were on the plane.
Redi Tlhabi submitted an application to give evidence and cross-examine Jacob Zuma in July after accusing the former president of making seven false and defamatory comments about her.
The minister also welcomed the decision by the commission that Tom Moyane should explain why he opened a criminal case against him.
The matter will be heard again on 24 October at the request of the defendants, citing the need for dockets to be disclosed.
Singh has been accused of wrongdoing in Transnet's procurement of over 1,000 locomotives.
Former Correctional Services Commissioner Linda Mti and CFO Patrick Gillingham will join them in the dock.
William Matjila said former chief of state protocol Bruce Koloane facilitated the process regarding the irregular landing of the Gupta jet.
Greater accountability between the electorate and political parties is key to keep SA's democracy going, writes Judith February.
The Democratic Alliance (DA) objected to Muthambi’s nomination, but she was fully backed by African National Congress (ANC) members of the committee.
BNP Capital was demanding almost R50 million in cancellation fees after their contract with the state-owned airline was scrapped when it emerged that proper tender processes were not followed.
The tender would have paid over R256 million in service fees but SAA asked the companies to produce a trading licence, which was suspended at the time.
Daniel Mahlangu’s firm, BNP Capital, was contracted by SAA to provide transaction advisory services while the airline sought to secure a R15 billion loan in 2015.
Daniel Mahlangu, the sole director of BNP Capital, formed a consortium with Inline Trading, an entity that belonged to Masotsha Mngadi who was the advisor to former SAA chairperson Dudu Myeni.
On Thursday, the commission said Jacob Zuma had asked for the list of questions before confirming his appearance.