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Guptas secure Vanuatu citizenship
Director-general of the justice department advocate Doctor Mashabane said on Friday they only just learnt that the Guptas are citizens of Vanuatu in the Pacific islands."In the communication w...Published: 08 Apr 2023 at 17:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
UAE refuses to extradite Gupta brothers to South Africa
South Africa said on Friday it had learned with "shock and dismay" that the United Arab Emirates had turned down its request to extradite two brothers accused of orchestrating industrial-scale corrupt...Published: 08 Apr 2023 at 09:58hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zondo ignores dirt on Ramaphosa
MORE than R1 billion later and after eight million pages of documentary evidence, 75 000 pages of transcribed oral evidence and over 800 witnesses, the final chapter of the Commission of inquiry into ...Published: 26 Jun 2022 at 11:50hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Shamila Batohi afraid to hold Ramaphosa accountable for Phala Phala Farmgate
THE National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) Shamila Batohi has a wonderful reputation but has been given a poisoned chalice. Batohi has had to withstand repeated requests from powerful politic...Published: 21 Jun 2022 at 14:23hrs | 10 | by Ray Solomons
Mwonzora's MDC-T burns
FACTIONALISM and blame games have hit the MDC-T ahead of the elective congress that has been kept a closely guarded secret by party leader Douglas Mwonzora and his loyalists who are now plotting the e...Published: 13 Jun 2022 at 17:50hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Jacob Zuma is not to blame for South Africa's mess
At the time of going to press, over 100 people had been killed and hundreds hospitalised after riots and protests related to the imprisonment of former South African president Jacob Zuma.Don't...Published: 18 Jul 2021 at 08:06hrs | | by Kenneth Mufuka
Who owns South Africa?
FORMER South African President Jacob Zuma did not bring the Guptas to South Africa. His folly was allowing the Guptas to be bigger than the Oppenheimers.Atul settled in Johannesburg and sold s...Published: 16 Jul 2021 at 09:12hrs | | by New York Times
'Sending Jacob Zuma to jail was not a wise move'
EFF deputy president Floyd Shivambu has accused the Constitutional Court of using apartheid tactics to imprison former president Jacob Zuma for 15 months for contempt of court.Shivambu also cr...Published: 13 Jul 2021 at 19:46hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Is the South African rainbow on the cusp of disarray?
Events are unfolding very fast in the rainbow nation, South Africa. And just like the previous week, the country is in suspense as the Free Zuma campaign gathers momentum in KwaZulu Natal province. It...Published: 12 Jul 2021 at 07:41hrs | | by Tapiwa Gomo
South Africa: Is the Rainbow fading away?
Geographically, South Africa is another country, apart and distinct from our Zimbabwe. Experientially, South Africa is all Southern African countries, Zimbabwe especially. A whirlpool of event...Published: 12 Jul 2021 at 07:36hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
ANC faces one of its trying times since independence
The ruling African National Congress (ANC) in South Africa faces one of its trying times since independence in 1994 and it threatens to impact the stability of the country.The issue arises fro...Published: 04 Apr 2021 at 22:39hrs | | by Tapiwa Gomo
Africa'second revolution whose time has come: Breaking-away from oppressive partisan poverty politics
The high-sounding and inspirational liberation of the entire of Africa by political parties and liberation movements that lost its cause! The law-abiding citizens that have been reduced to the level o...Published: 05 Sep 2019 at 21:20hrs | 3 | by Reginald Thabani Gola
'Ramaphosa dispensed patronage to those who backed him'
A political analyst has said the leaked emails and financial statements from the CR17 campaign have shown how President Cyril Ramaphosa dispensed patronage to those who backed him."These guys ...Published: 12 Aug 2019 at 08:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa 'deliberately misled parliament'
South Africa’s Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane delivered a mortal blow to the reformist President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday.The findings against him are the very worst he could have expe...Published: 19 Jul 2019 at 16:10hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Peter Moyo vs Trevor Manuel: Explosive court papers reveal how 'all hell broke loose'
Former Old Mutual CEO Peter Moyo has detailed the breakdown of his relationship with Old Mutual chairperson Trevor Manuel in court papers before the South Gauteng High Court, where he alleges that Man...Published: 01 Jul 2019 at 08:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Rothschilds are the new Guptas'
Unions at South African Airways have read government, Finance Minister Tito Mboweni and members of national carrier SAA the riot act in a strongly worded statement, alleging that they do not have the ...Published: 15 Jun 2019 at 09:28hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
There goes Mnangagwa bluffing, yet again!
History has a rich record of dumb presidents, so you really don't worry too much when President Emmerson Mnangagwa forgets the name of the National Sports Stadium or messes up simple math during a pol...Published: 28 Apr 2019 at 08:31hrs | 1 | by Tawanda Majoni
Mwonzora & MDC Guptas' untimely political menopause
I suffered a psychological stroke upon receiving news of the defeat of Hon Mwonzora in his Sakubva home ground. The defeat of Hon Mwonzora in Manicaland should not be taken for granted. Politica...Published: 17 Apr 2019 at 09:02hrs | | by Don Chigumba
'Pravin Gordhan has offshore bank account with balance of over R660m in illicit proceeds '
EFF leader Julius Malema claims that Minister of Public Enterprises Pravin Gordhan holds an unlawful bank account in Canada which has a balance of more than R665m. The EFF leader says the funds are th...Published: 27 Nov 2018 at 16:38hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mphoko loses control of Choppies
Former Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko and his son Siqokoqela Mphoko have no financial or operation say in the business of Nanavac Investments which owns 51% of Choppies brand in Zimbabwe , th...Published: 24 Nov 2018 at 08:05hrs | 11 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Zimbabweans rob,rape and kill South Africans?
There are unconfirmed reports that people speaking Shona language are terrorising people in neighbouring South Africa in a bid to rob, rape and kill them.Twitter whistleblower who use th...Published: 19 Nov 2018 at 10:35hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
Nhlanhla Nene 'fired' as SA finance minister
Nhlanhla Nene has resigned as finance minister, the presidency announced on Tuesday.Tito Mboweni, a former Reserve Bank governor, will replace him as finance minister.The announcement ...Published: 09 Oct 2018 at 15:53hrs | 1 | by TimesLive
Zanu PF groomed economic criminals...
Former MDC legislator Norman Mpofu has said Zanu PF groomed economic criminals are becoming a pain not only on the side of the nation but also to their creator Zanu PF.He said these people kno...Published: 09 Oct 2018 at 11:20hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Plot to oust Mphoko from Choppies exposed
Zimbabwean shareholders in the Botswana-based multinational grocery and general merchandise retailer Choppies Enterprises have accused the company's other shareholders of trying to "capture" them like...Published: 16 Sep 2018 at 09:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mugabe has to rejoin Zanu-PF from cell level, says War vets
War veterans recently held a Press conference and chided former President Robert Mugabe after the latter turned his back on President Emmerson Mnangagwa on election eve, saying he would not vote for p...Published: 11 Sep 2018 at 13:35hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Patrice Motsepe capturing South Africa
Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema has issued a stern warning to business mogul Patrice Motsepe, saying that he will do to him what was done to the Gupta family.On the occasion of ...Published: 29 Jul 2018 at 16:18hrs | 1 | by City Press
Zimbabwe and African countries urgently need a new generation of leaders?
For the youth in Zimbabwe, you have a chance for "youth quake" on July 30, 2018! Zimbabwe like most African countries' populations is dominated by young people. Unfortunately, these young peop...Published: 09 Jul 2018 at 18:34hrs | | by Nomusa Garikai
Mphoko would not accept a hostile takeover bid
THE battle for the ownership and control of supermarket chain Choppies Zimbabwe - on paper owned 51% by Nanavac Investments run by former vice-president Phelekezela Mphoko's family and 49% by Botswana...Published: 06 Jul 2018 at 16:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
Police raid bank in Zuma probe
An elite South Africa police unit raided offices of India's Bank of Baroda on Friday and seized documents as part of an investigation into state corruption under former president Jacob Zuma, a police ...Published: 10 Jun 2018 at 09:38hrs | | by Reuters
Mnangagwa and David Stannard led Gukurahundi, says Mugabe
Former President Robert Mugabe has opened on several high profile secrets Zimbabweans have always had questions on.In a wide ranging interview with The Independent newspaper, Mugabe takes a sw...Published: 28 Mar 2018 at 08:52hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe blame 'Ndebeles' and Zapu for Gukurahundi
Q: What role have you played in the formation of the National Patriotic Front, the new opposition party led by Retired Brigadier-General Ambrose Mutinhiri? Are you a member? Is the former first lady a...Published: 23 Mar 2018 at 14:37hrs | | by Staf reporter
Mugabe one-on-one interview
Q: What role have you played in the formation of the National Patriotic Front, the new opposition party led by Retired Brigadier-General Ambrose Mutinhiri? Are you a member? Is the former first lady a...Published: 23 Mar 2018 at 09:02hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa sparks Cabinet panic
President Cyril Ramaphosa will have to show his mettle in the face of a tug-of-war over who will get the call-up and who will be benched as he compiles his first Cabinet.Ramaphosa put current ...Published: 19 Feb 2018 at 05:40hrs | | by Sapa
Zuma 'rejects ANC request' to stand down
South Africa's President Jacob Zuma has defied his party and refused to step down, according to media reports.He and senior members of the African National Congress (ANC) held talks on Sunday ...Published: 05 Feb 2018 at 10:37hrs | | by BBC
Steinhoff corporate scandal lays bare South Africa's race relations
South Africans are fond of debating whether public or private sector failings are the bigger problem. It does not take too long to realise that they are really talking about race.This is evide...Published: 14 Dec 2017 at 09:43hrs | | by Steven Friedman
Zuma denounces white monopoly economic power
South African President Jacob Zuma reiterated a call on Monday for radical reforms to shift the balance of "monopoly" economic power away from whites who dominated under apartheid, saying without such...Published: 14 Nov 2017 at 10:45hrs | | by Reuters
Zuma denies receiving kick-backs
South Africa's scandal-prone President Jacob Zuma told lawmakers on Thursday that he had received no payments from private companies or individuals during his tenure."I did not receive any pay...Published: 02 Nov 2017 at 17:03hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's babies are warning us about state capture
Last week the Mugabes made headlines again. It was reported that President Robert Mugabe took 72 people with him to New York and while he was falling asleep at the UN, they spent a staggering $1500 pe...Published: 27 Sep 2017 at 09:31hrs | | by Melanie Verwoerd
Mugabe's lies about Mandela and our shocking lack of response
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has peddled lies about South Africa's transition from apartheid to democracy.He told a rally in his home country that he had asked a Cabinet minister in Sout...Published: 01 Sep 2017 at 10:32hrs | | by Mpumelelo Mkhabela
Ramaphosa's 'white' campaign team causes problems in ANC
Racial tension is apparently threatening to scupper Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa's campaign to become the next ANC leader. The Sunday Times reported at the weekend that all the members of ...Published: 31 Jul 2017 at 08:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mugabe no longer renting $500 000 a year Dubai mansion
PRESIDENT Robert Mugabe has stopped renting a luxury property in an opulent United Arab Emirates (UAE) suburb, a top government official confirmed in reports that appeared at the weekend.South...Published: 06 Jun 2017 at 10:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zuma a hero of the masses
Johannesburg - When the real history is told, President Jacob Zuma will be remembered for bringing hope to millions of South Africa's citizens, Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister...Published: 29 May 2017 at 13:14hrs | 2 | by Lizeka Tandwa, News24
Foreign agents behind attempt to remove Zuma
A defiant President Jacob Zuma survived a bid by some members of the African National Congress's top leadership to order his removal from office, according to three members of the ruling party's natio...Published: 29 May 2017 at 09:02hrs | 1 | by Bloomberg's Sam Mkokeli, Paul Vecchiatto and Mike Cohen, with News24
Zuma roundly defeats his ANC opponents
President Jacob Zuma is a winner.He roundly defeated his opponents at a meeting of the African National Congress' national executive committee over the weekend, threatening those challenging h...Published: 29 May 2017 at 08:50hrs | | by huffingtonpost
Zuma's Dubai exit plan
An email trail between the controversial Gupta family and their employees has blown the lid off how they have managed to do business with government, ingratiate themselves with senior officials, and g...Published: 28 May 2017 at 09:45hrs | 2 | by Nicki Gules and Sipho Masondo
Another corrupt big fish off the hook
When Gershem Pasi, the ex-Zimra commissioner-general, resigned from his post last week after a year on suspension for alleged multi-million corruption, the media chose to make it loud news. The nosy j...Published: 28 May 2017 at 09:32hrs | 1 | by Tawanda Majoni
Mugabe on SA hit man's assassination list
PRESIDENT Robert Mugabe and three South African ministers were the most prominent names on a list of people South African Elvis Ramosebudi allegedly wanted to assassinate, affidavits produced in court...Published: 06 May 2017 at 12:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
To reduce the problems of South Africa to Zuma is being disingenuous
Let's not be naive and assume that Jacob Zuma is going to leave office because a couple hundred thousand people took a day off from work and took to the streets and sang in three part harmony urging h...Published: 14 Apr 2017 at 10:58hrs | | by Oliver Dickson
Democracies that have thrived on feminine disempowerment within The African Union
Extract from Reginald Thabani Gola's Operation Save Africa Campaign: The Multi-National Silent Holocaust.Democracy - as defined in the Dictionary of Con...Published: 13 Apr 2017 at 19:05hrs | | by Reginald T. Gola
Mbeki should be the last person to preach Zuma about values
That the administration of Jacob Zuma has structural flaws is no longer in dispute. But - having masterminded his accidental elevation to power - the last people to preach to Msholozi about values and...Published: 12 Apr 2017 at 20:14hrs | 1 | by Khaya S Sithole
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