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Articles about Schabir Shaik

Payback time: Shaik wants R2m from Zuma

Convicted fraudster Schabir Shaik is demanding a presidential pardon and the repayment of a claimed R2-million loan to President Jacob Zuma.

Thabo's boys vs Vula's boys -- the sequel

The rows over Mac Maharaj and Willem Heath are a new phase in an old war between the acolytes of Thabo Mbeki and the minds behind Operation Vula.

The Schabir Shaik guide to healthy living

What keeps Schabir Shaik so healthy 1 001 days after his release from prison on medical parole? We give you a peek into his guide to healthy living.

Maharaj lawyer: No charges against City Press -- yet

Mac Maharaj has not yet decided whether to press charges against City Press for republishing portions of his 2003 interview with the Scorpions.

The evidence that damns Mac

A trail of evidence seen by the M&G shows Mac Maharaj as transport minister took payment after payment from contract bidder Schabir Shaik.

Mac's catch 22: Where to now?

Mac Maharaj faces a predicament on how to respond to the serious allegations levelled against him in media reports on his section 28 testimony.

Mac Maharaj and controversy: A timeline

The Mail & Guardian takes a look at presidential spokesperson Mac Maharaj's brushes with controversy over the years.

More Maharaj revelations come to light

President Jacob Zuma's spokesperson Mac Maharaj stands accused of receiving millions in bribes from French arms maker Thales.

Zuma: Yes, I'll testify at the arms deal probe

President Jacob Zuma says he will testify at the inquiry into the multi-billion rand arms deal.

Swaziland loan a 'handout from a sugar daddy'

President Jacob Zuma and the ANC appear to be conflicted as complex relationships between President Zuma and King Mswati’s clique emerge.

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Photos about Schabir Shaik

Continuing controversy
Fraud convict Schabir Shaik -- seen in this file photo during his corruption trial at the Durban High Court in October 2004 -- was arrested on Monday, the Department of Correctional Services confirmed. Shaik, who is on medical parole, has been back in the spotlight recently following allegations of assault. (Shayne Robinson, Sapa)

Surprise visit
Surprise visit: Former deputy president Jacob Zuma is seen at the Pietermaritzburg High Court on Thursday, where he made a surprise appearance as a battle over the release of documents from Mauritius got under way. The National Prosecuting Authority is seeking to have the documents released, which pertain to meetings between Zuma, French arms manufacturer Thint and convicted businessman Schabir Shaik.

Coming up for Zuma
ANC Youth League president Fikile Mbalula (middle above) said on Wednesday at a news conference that former deputy president Jacob Zuma has emerged unscathed from the Supreme Court of Appeal's dismissal of Schabir Shaik's appeal against his corruption convictions.

Will Zuma be charged again?
National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson Makhosini Nkosi speaks to the media outside the Supreme Court of Appeal in Bloemfontein on Monday following the dismissal of Schabir Shaik's appeal against his fraud and corruption convictions. Shaik was former deputy president Jacob Zuma's financial adviser.

Keeping his distance
Supreme Court of Appeal Judge President Craig Howie, who read the Schabir Shaik appeal judgement on Monday, stands outside the Bloemfontein court building after it had to be evacuated following a bomb scare.

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