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Sam Sole: Zuma’s treasonous alliance with the Guptas
8 December, 2016
What the ANC has not confronted is that their president is the very instrument of state capture -- and this story shows it.
Exclusive: Guptas “Laundered” kickback millions – here’s the evidence
A year-long investigation points to an intricate system the Gupta family allegedly used to extract bribes from companies in business with Transnet.
AmaBhungane explain the explosive Gupta money-laundering allegations
HuffPost SA with amaBhungane's Susan Comrie break down an otherwise complex investigation for a new reader.
Namibian President’s pals ‘sank oil deal’
25 November, 2016
An oil deal meant to benefit Namibians has allegedly been stalled by politically connected businessmen who want in on the action.
Krokodil eats the flesh of drug users
18 November, 2016
The highly addictive deadly opiate made from codeine has arrived in South Africa.
Advocacy Update: Victory for amaB and civil society in push for nuclear transparency
Parliament’s energy portfolio committee briefing on the procurement of nuclear power stations will be open.
Namibian airline allegedly covered up fraud by one of its top executives
16 November, 2016
Air Namibia allegedly buried possibly damning findings from a forensic probe into senior staffer.
Malawi Ombud goes after procurement bosses in ‘Tractorgate’ scandal
11 November, 2016
State procurement chiefs are unlikely to face any music, despite being implicated in Ombud report.
State approved Guptas’ raid on mine rehab fund
4 November, 2016
The Department of Mineral Resources signed off on a request by Tegeta to plunder Koornfontein's R280m rehab trust.
High-flying Mpisanes in bizarre claim
A Durban advocate denies being paid by the controversial pair to make a fraud charge go away.
State Capture – The Guptas and the R250 million “kickback laundry”
29 October, 2016
Huge sums are washing through the bank accounts of obscure companies, and all fingers point to Gupta associates and state tenders.
Lonmin’s Bapo deal ‘in crisis’
21 October, 2016
Community fears worst as investment fund is sued for millions.
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