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South Africans divided over ANC’s white capital decision

The African National Congress’ (ANC) decision to reject the use of the term ‘White Monopoly Capital’ has sparked widespread reaction, with even some in the ruling party unhappy over the renaming of the term. Discussing the decision, which was made at the National Policy Conference in Johannesburg, ANC policy guru Joel Netshitenzhe confirmed that nine out of the 11 commissions agreed that labelling the 'phenomenon of capital' as ‘white monopoly capital’ is […]

6 July 2017

Local

Man accused of Zuma assassination plot to appear in court

The 23-year-old accused of plotting to assassinate President Jacob Zuma, members of the Gupta family and cabinet ministers, will appear in Johannesburg Magistrate's Court on Thursday. Elvis Ramosebudi is charged with incitement to commit murder. The Hawks say they intercepted communication on assassination plans. Various prominent South Africans were listed as targets. In a previous appearance, the court heard that charges against Ramosebudi were being changed to incitement to commit […]

6 July 2017

Local

Bell Pottinger probed for stoking racial tension in SA

An international public relations association has launched an investigation into allegations that UK spin machine Bell Pottinger promoted racial hatred in South Africa. Bell Pottinger‚ whose services were allegedly procured by Duduzane Zuma in his capacity as a Gupta employee‚ is a member of two international public relations bodies with codes of conduct. “We can confirm that we have received a complaint against Bell Pottinger‚ filed by Democratic Alliance‚” said […]

4 July 2017

Local

Trillian blocked probe on Nene removal warning – report

Trillian Capital, the financial-services company linked to the Guptas, stonewalled an investigation into whether its management had advance warning about Nhlanhla Nene’s firing as finance minister in 2015, according to a report on the probe. Trillian Capital refused access to electronic devices used by CEO Eric Wood, which could help either support or disprove allegations by a former senior employee that Wood told her Nene would be replaced more than […]

30 June 2017

International News

Gigaba fights back

Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba’s camp is working on a detailed counter-campaign to clear perceptions that he is in the pockets of the Guptas. Gigaba’s consistent denial of involvement with the Guptas is proving difficult to sustain as evidence suggesting that he has deep ties with the family keeps piling up. City Press understands that supporters of the embattled Gigaba are working on compiling favourable evidence dating back to the time […]

19 June 2017

Local

Gupta lawyer denies wrongdoing following report

The attorney for the infamous Gupta family has denied knowledge of any criminal activity involving a senior Limpopo MEC and a businessman. Gert van der Merwe was implicated in an Eyewitness News report on Tuesday that said he was an accused, turned State witness, seeking indemnity in a R16m fraud and corruption trial. The case involves former Limpopo Health MEC Miriam Segabutla and businessman Johnny Lucas. The politician is accused […]

13 June 2017

Local

Malema targets finance minister Gigaba in Gupta email leak

The Economic Freedom Fighters say that the recent Gupta email scandal was proof that those who run government today have betrayed the country, and that this betrayal was worse than treason. The party and its leader, Julius Malema, were addressing the leak of thousands of emails detailing the Gupta family’s web of influence over government officials, leveraging that influence to score contracts and business deals with various state companies. The […]

8 June 2017

Local

How Guptas went behind government’s back on Dalai Lama

While the leaked tranche of Gupta emails reveal the government and the Guptas to have maintained very close channels of communication over recent years, they did not share everything. It may have displeased the Guptas’ pals in high places, for instance, to learn that the family was hoping to persuade the Dalai Lama to attend an ANN7 event in 2014 as an honoured guest. By SCORPIO and AMABHUNGANE. "Your Holiness," […]

5 June 2017

Local

DA asks for an ad hoc committee into state capture

Not only does the Democratic Alliance want to lay criminal charges against President Jacob Zuma after the weekend's e-mail leaks which shed light on the Guptas' influence on the state, it also wants Parliament to establish an ad hoc committee to deal with state capture. DA leader Mmusi Maimane said Parliament must do its job to hold the executive accountable through the committee, but it cannot stop there. Therefore he […]

30 May 2017

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