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Minister of Finance temporarily withdraws Eskom’s exemption

By Daanyaal Matthews Political parties, civil organizations, and analysts were up in arms at the news that Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, had issued an exemption to Eskom, through a government gazette, that would see the energy giant exempt from reporting financial irregularities in its annual financial report. This exemption however has been – temporarily - withdrawn by the Finance Minister after holding discussions with the Auditor General (AG), with […]

5 April 2023

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State Capture Report requires redesign of anti-corruption architecture: Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the six parts of the State Capture Report require a fundamental redesign of anti-corruption architecture in South Africa. Ramaphosa says some key reforms government is undertaking include the establishment of an independent procurement agency and a permanent anti-corruption agency. The President made the announcements in a live address to the nation on Sunday night. He was speaking about how the executive intends to implement the findings and recommendations […]

24 October 2022

Local

NPA, Hawks commit to ensure accountability for those implicated in state capture

LOCAL The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), as well as the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), have expressed a commitment to ensure accountability for those implicated in state capture corruption. This is revealed in a joint statement after the NPA’s National Director of Public Prosecutions Advocate Shamila Batohi and Hawks boss Lieutenant-General Godfrey Lebeya met last Friday. The meeting follows the recent release of the fifth and final state capture report […]

6 July 2022

Local

Security agencies to investigate threats against presidency DG Baleni

The Presidency has referred to security agencies a threat made against Director-General in the Presidency Phindile Baleni. According to the statement, several days ago, Baleni received a threat by an unknown person or persons who seemingly want to affect the Presidency’s processing of the findings of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Allegations of State Capture, Corruption and Fraud in the Public Sector including Organs of State. "Baleni found, in […]

5 June 2022

Local

Jacob Zuma to remain in hospital

LOCAL Correctional Services says former President Jacob Zuma will remain in hospital. Zuma who was serving a 15 month jail sentence for contempt of court after ignoring a Constitutional Court order to appear before the State Capture Commission was granted medical parole on Sunday because of ill-health. He was admitted to hospital soon after his incarceration on July 8. Spokesperson Singabakho Nxumalo says the decision was taken after considering Zuma’s medical […]

6 September 2021

Local

Jacob Zuma is in isolation in prison ‘as per Covid-19 protocol’

Former president Jacob Zuma is in isolation at Estcourt Correctional Centre in KwaZulu-Natal, correctional services spokesperson Singabakho Nxumalo confirmed on Thursday morning. “As per all new admissions due to Covid-19, he is in isolation.” Nxumalo said he had not checked on Zuma on Thursday morning, therefore he could not give details on how the former president was faring during his first few hours behind bars. Minister of justice and correctional […]

8 July 2021

Local

Police van at Zuma’s homestead was on a routine patrol: SAPS

The South African Police Service says the police vehicle that was seemingly turned away from the gate of former president Jacob Zuma’s home, was on a routine patrol. Members of the Umkhonto we Sizwe Military Veterans Association (MKMVA) guarding the gate were seen speaking to an officer after which the vehicle left. This after MKMVA members vowed to prevent the arrest of the former president following the Constitutional Court sentencing […]

1 July 2021

Local

Pres Ramaphosa testifies at State Capture commission

ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa says the issue of state capture has been a matter of great political contestation for several years within the governing party. Ramaphosa has begun testifying before the Commission of Inquiry into State Capture. His much anticipated two-part appearance is due to focus on - among others - his tenure as party Deputy President, as well as his role as the Chairperson of the ANC Cadre Deployment […]

28 April 2021

Local

Ramaphosa cautions ANC members from attacking Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo

President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged African National Congress (ANC) members to refrain from attacking State Capture Commission chairperson, Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo. He was speaking at the end of the virtual ANC National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting on Tuesday. Several party members including members of the uMkhonto we Sizwe Military Veterans’ Association (MKMVA) have criticised the Commission over its decision to lay a criminal complaint against former President Jacob […]

9 December 2020

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