THE SMART NEWS SOURCE | Feb 10 2012 16:15 | LAST UPDATED Feb 10 2012 16:15 |
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Champagne wishes and corrupted dreamsThe top dogs of anti-corruption came out in force to support a new initiative. But can they make us all believe? ANC: Heath resignation 'regrettable'There was mixed reaction from parties over the resignation of newly-appointed SIU head Willem Heath, with the ANC saying it was "regrettable". Thabo's boys vs Vula's boys -- the sequelThe 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. Concerted campaign to keep police leaseProperty tycoon Roux Shabangu has joined other voices in a public effort to validate the deal. South Africa's justice system in turmoilThe justice sector has been thrown into turmoil by the ruling on Menzi Simelane's appointment, amid rumours his NPA job will go to Willie Hofmeyer. Special Investigating Unit gets close to the firePresident Jacob Zuma has relied heavily on the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) in his attempts to demonstrate his determination to fight corruption. Willem Heath: from Madiba, to Kebble, and ZumaWillem Heath has followed a winding road since he last headed the Special Investigating Unit. SIU change not politically motivated, says presidencyThe presidency has rejected claims that Willie Hofmeyr's removal as Special Investigating Unit head is politically motivated. Mixed feelings over SIU's surprise appointmentThere has been mixed reaction to President Jacob Zuma's replacement of Willie Hofmeyr with Willem Heath as head of the Special Investigation Unit. Hofmeyr dropped as head of Special Investigating UnitPresident Jacob Zuma has announced the appointment of Willem Heath as head of the Special Investigating Unit, dropping Willie Hofmeyr. |
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