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The other Life Esidimeni scandal
A judgement highlights the Gauteng social development department’s illicit doings
ANN7 sacrificed to save MultiChoice ‘mistake-men’
MultiChoice was equally clear about the consequences of its ‘mistake’ — when ANN7’s contract ends in August, it will be dropped from DStv
O’Sullivan, Hain pile pressure on UK ’state capture’ law firm
Under his nonprofit Forensics for Justice, O’Sullivan’s letter blames Hogan Lovells for the legal manoeuvres of three of its “sordid clients”
Sassa CEO says Dlamini’s guards prevented questions
The social development minister’s bodyguards intervened to protect her from questions, former Sassa CEO Thokozani Magwaza testified.
Combative, evasive Dlamini steers herself towards disaster
Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini this week sought a definition of “meeting” before she could confirm that she had one
Dlamini’s direct inquisition ends, but more in store
During questioning, Bathabile Dlamini contradicted herself, refused to admit simple facts, and failed to answer many crucial questions
Dlamini says ‘work streams’ appointed themselves
In 2015 Dlamini ordered the appointment of work streams, which have cost at least R50 million and have been found to be in breach of procurement rules
Bathabile Dlamini will not say why ‘trusted’ subordinates too kept her in the dark
As on Monday and Tuesday, Dlamini continued to insist on providing what she deemed important context, but seemed mostly to be irrelevant detail
Inquisitors bury evasive Bathabile Dlamini under a document avalanche
Under cross-examination the social development minister dodged questions about her ‘work streams’ and her role in the 2017 social grants crisis
State capture inquiry on hold as Zondo now waits on Zuma
Zondo – the allegations of state capture “go to the very foundations of our Constitutional democracy” and require a staff with a wide range of skills
Dlamini ‘meandos’ around inquiry questions, including her job description
"All the work that I do is important,” Dlamini told Geoff Budlender, advocate for civil society group Black Sash.
Bankers give Guptas extra time to keep records secret
Law stretched to protect Saxonwold family as wolves circle.
It’s a tricky business to track down Gupta assets
Just which legal entities bought the craft that propelled Heritage to new heights is not clear; the leaked emails run out.
Dairy farm puts Guptas directly in firing line
The stench of rotting cow carcasses will pale in comparison to the stink the Estina probe will cause
Zuma to fight ‘two presidents’ attempt on NPA head
President Jacob Zuma will oppose efforts to confirm a high court order that would remove National Prosecuting Authority head Shaun Abrahams.