Gupta Family

Ajay Gupta refuses to return to SA, offers to give testimony via video

Ajay Gupta refused to return to South Africa to give his testimony in the state capture inquiry. However, the controversial Gupta brother did agree to give the much-anticipated testimony via video link from Dubai.

5 explosive reactions after Mcebisi Jonas revealed Guptas threatened him

Former deputy minister of finance, Mcebisi Jonas, dropped some major bombs in his testimony on the Guptas- and it shook social media users. So, Briefly took a look at five explosive responses from tweeps to Jonas' testimony.

7 jaw-dropping moments from Mcebisi Jonas' testimony on Guptas: "We control Zuma"

Former deputy finance minister Mcebisi Jonas spilled the beans during his testimony on the Guptas in the State Capture inquiry. Jonas even revealed what happened in the controversial meeting in 2015. Here's 7 revelations he made.

Mcebisi Jonas to testify about Guptas’ threat on his life at #StateCaptureInquiry

Former deputy finance minister Mcebisi Jonas on Friday he is expected to recount how he was bribed by the Guptas’ and how Ajay Gupta allegedly threatened to have him killed if he ever made the matter known to the public.

SA isn't excited about #StateCaptureInquiry: 'What a waste of state resources'

Monday marked the first day of the State Capture Inquiry and South Africans had no chill on social media about it. Taking to Twitter, social media users complained about how the inquiry is another waste of state resources.

Mayor Mashaba heads to court over apparent racial slurs by the Guptas

Johannesburg mayor Herman Mashaba will approach court to take on the Guptas over alleged racial slurs. Mayor Mashaba asked the National Director of Public Prosecution, Shaun Abrahams, to act but has not received a response yet.

Manyi blames Zuma and the Gupta family for the liquidation of AfroVoice

The owner of the AfroVoice newspaper, Mzwanele Manyi, is blaming Jacob Zuma and the Gupta family for the downfall of the newspaper. Manyi feels the negative publicity around Zuma and the Gupta family influenced AfroVoice.

Key Gupta associate reportedly advised Ace Magashule about establishment of Vrede farm

Court papers have revealed that Ashok Narayan served as an adviser to the then Free State premier Ace Magashule when the initial plans for the establishment of the infamous Vrede dairy farm project were first drawn up.

Lawyers confirm Duduzane Zuma charged with corruption in Gupta-linked bribery plot

Duduzane Zuma’s lawyer confirmed that he has been formally charged with corruption and faces an alternative of conspiracy to commit corruption. Rudi Krause said his client faced charges related to an alleged Gupta-linked plot.

AfroVoice newspaper - formerly New Age newspaper - suddenly closes its doors

AfroVoice newspaper will be closing its doors with immediate effect. Mzwanele Manyi, owner of the newspaper did not give any details on the sudden decision to stop publishing. Staff of the newspaper were informed on Sunday.

Guptas get R250m worth of assets back after court victory

The Gupta family have scored a massive win in court. On Monday, the Bloemfontein High Court set aside the Asset Forfeiture Unit’s (AFU) R250 million restraining order obtained against the Guptas and their associates .

Taiwanese company comes knocking, but Guptas are not home

The Gupta family is allegedly involved in yet another dodgy deal, this time with a Taiwanese company who claims the family's computer company owes them R15 million. However, the company appears to have ceased to exist in SA

Court grants Gupta relative permission to travel to India

The Bloemfontein Regional Court has granted Varun Gupta permission to travel to India. Varun is the nephew of the infamous Gupta brothers and is one of the co-accused in the Estina dairy project case in the Free State.

Parliament to investigate how the Guptas obtained their South African citizenship

The process followed by the Home Affairs Department in naturalising the Guptas will come under investigation by Parliament. The portfolio committee for Home Affairs has agreed to investigate how the Guptas were naturalised.

Guptas armoured multi-million rand SUV’s still parked at Oakbay office

Two of the Guptas favourite vehicles are still parked at the Oakbay Investments office in Sandton. A bulletproof multi-million-rand black Infinity QX80 and a black Porsche Cayenne have been parked in the same spot since they fled.

NPA seize assets worth R180 million from the Gupta family

The Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU) has given the Gupta empire a R180 million body blow. On Monday, the AFU seized R180 million in assets from the family, the unit seized 65 cars, 46 properties, two aircraft, a helicopter and cash.

31 Gupta properties seized by Indian revenue authorities

Indian government officials have reportedly seized 31 properties belonging to the Guptas during a four-day raid in Delhi, Saharanpur, Dehradun, Haridwar and Noida. Officials also seized bank accounts and signed blank cheques.

EFF: Gigaba is a pathological liar and should be removed from cabinet and Parliament

The Economic Freedom Fighters has labelled the Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba as a pathological liar and called for him to be fired from the cabinet and as an African National Congress Member of Parliament.

Gigaba sent back to home affairs to deal with his previous sins

Malusi Gigaba has survived President Cyril Ramaphosa's first cabinet reshuffle. He will have to return the keys of the Finance Ministry and National Treasury and instead take up his old office at the Department of Home Affairs.

Bye-bye bling: Guptas likely to lose flashy cars and toys to Asset Forfeiture Unit

OUTA has revealed that the infamous Gupta brothers have a love of luxury car brands such as Bentley, Maserati, Lamborghini, Lexus and Porsche. OUTA compiled a list of Gupta assets by scouring more than a million leaked emails.

Guptas Cape Town home flagged for excessive water use

The City of Cape Town has confirmed that it has fitted a water management device to the home of the controversial Gupta family in the affluent suburb of Constantia. This as water usage at the property exceeds strict limits.