State Capture Inquiry

Zondo commission visits Saxonwold compound for 'in loco' inspection

The Zondo commission will be visiting the Gupta Saxonwold compound today for an on-site inspection. Investigators and evidence leaders entered the property at around 09:00 to conduct an ‘in loco’ inspection. Media was denied entry

Carl Niehaus calls out state capture witnesses' lack of hard evidence

Carl Niehaus, the Umkhonto weSizwe Military Veterans' Association's spokesperson, recently voiced his opinion on the state capture inquiry. According to Niehaus, no one has been able to bring any real evidence to the table.

Adriaan Basson gives his reasons why Malema has turned his back on the media

In a recent tell-all article News24’s Adriaan Basson has revealed that Julius Malema used to call him with tip-offs. Earlier this week Julius Malema had referred to the editor-in-chief as a “racist thing” in a response to SANEF.

Explainer: Ramatlhodi’s 5 accusations of state capture against Zuma

Ngoako Ramatlhodi's testimony before the State Capture Inquiry left South Africans shocked at the cheek of the Gupta family and Jacob Zuma's loyalty to them. Ramatlhodi testified that Zuma refused to sever ties with them.

Ex-president hired private detectives to get dirt on me - Johann Rupert

South Africa’s second-richest man, Johann Rupert is claiming that Jacob Zuma went as far as hiring private detectives to aid the ex-president in his smear campaign against Rupert. He claims Zuma hired overseas agencies.

According to Pravin Gordhan, SA’s war on corruption is far from over

Public Enterprises Minister, Pravin Gordhan feels South Africans must not think corruption is over since state capture was uncovered. The minister says the 'corruption culture' is far from being over and done with.

New dawn for SA as report into State Capture at Eskom is finalized

“It’s a good day to be South African,” declared Natasha Mazzone as she addressed a packed gathering of Parliament yesterday. Natasha( a DA representative), as well as the country, may just have a reason to be festive this year.

Zuma requests a stay in his corruption charges, claims NPA has it out for him

Jacob Zuma, the ex-president, recently filed an affidavit regarding prosecution of his corruption case, asking for a permanent suspension of the charges. To put it simply he wants the National Prosecuting Authority to move it.

Fact Check: Do the facts support Malema’s charges against Pravin Gordhan?

The EFF leader recently laid charges against Minister Pravin Gordhan. On closure inspection its clear to see that a simple Google check lays waste to most of the claims against Gordhan. We take a look at the facts.

Ngoako Ramatlhodi’s testimony at Zondo Comission sinks Jacob Zuma

Ngoako Ramatlhodi appeared before the Zondo Commission to give details about what Jacob Zuma did to enhance state capture. According to the former Mineral Resources Minister's testimony, the Guptas had incredible power over Zuma.

Who is named in the Parliamentary report on the Eskom inquiry?

After a year of hearings, mismanagement exposes, private abuse of public entities and even a leak of the findings, Parliament’s portfolio committee on public enterprises approved its final report into allegations of state capture.

Jacob Zuma accused of auctioning executive authority to the Guptas

Ngoako Ramatlhodi, Mineral Resources Minister, says former president, Jacob Zuma, gave the Gupta family immense power in South Africa. Ramatlhodi testified at the State Capture Inquiry that Zuma auctioned authority to the Guptas.

Gunned down ANC councillor might be the first victim of VBS scandal

Thabang Maupa, an ANC councilor who had been gunned down outside of his restaurant might be the first victim of the VBS Scandal. Maupa had received death threats shortly after a Facebook post calling for justice.

Gordhan dismisses move to press charges, says they aim to distract the public

Pravin Gordhan has dismissed allegations against him, brought forward by the EFF, as nothing more than fabricated disinformation aimed at distracting the public. The move by the EFF to lay charges came in response to Gordhan's own

Mantashe defends the ANC’s involvement with the Guptas' bank accounts

ANC chair and Minister, Gwede Mantashe, testified at the State Capture Inquiry and came to the ANC's defence. Mantashe said the ANC only got involved with the drama between the Guptas and SA banks out of fear of job losses.

A number of civil society groups concerned by the EFF’s attack on the Zondo commission

A joint statement was released yesterday by a number of civil society organisations, condemning the attacks of the EFF against the Zondo State Capture Commission of Inquiry, EWN reports. EFF, Gordhan, State capture, inquiry,

Parliament adopts inquiry into state capture claims at Eskom

According to a damning report by Parliament, Eskom has suffered under state capture as well The report implicates many well-known names like Duduzane Zuma, Atul Gupta, and Malusi Gigaba, Parliament wants action to be taken.

"Intimidation" of Gordhan by Malema, Shivambu called "unacceptable" by Zondo

Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan, who is testifying at the State Capture Inquiry, laid charges of defamation, injuria against EFF leader Julius Malema yesterday after being called “a dog of white monopoly capital.

Munusamy blocks ‘abusive’ Malema after he took her on at a rally

Ranjeni Munusamy has taken a feud with Julius Malema to Twitter after he took her on at a recent rally. She described the EFF leader as "abnormal" and "abusive" and blocked him on social media. Malema responded

Possible link between Ramaphosa's Bosasa payment and the Guptas? DA thinks so

The DA has released a statement today saying that there is a link between the donation received by President Cyril Ramaphosa's for his election campaign from Bosasa and the Gupta's. Guptas, Ramaphosa, state capture, Zuma, Maimane

Manyi has retracted his earlier request for Maleka to recuse himself

Mzwanele Manyi, former head of Government Communication and Information System ( GCIS), has retracted his request from this morning for advocate Vincent Maleka to recuse himself. The request was made after Manyi testified.