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Stefaans Brmmer

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Stefaans Brmmer

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Ajay and Atul Gupta. (Muntu Vilakazi/Gallo/City Press)
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The ‘Gupta owned’ state enterprises

Probe reveals an extraordinary network of contacts close to the family that dominates the boards of SA’s two largest parastatals, Eskom and Transnet.

Photo: Gallo Images/City Press/Muntu Vilakazi
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Guptas conquer state arms firm Denel

As controversy rages about “state capture” by the president’s friends, they team up with Denel to profit from the sale of its products in the East.

Breytenbach finally gets to tell her side of the story

Breytenbach testifies in her own defence at her disciplinary hearing

MTN investigation has ostensibly cleared the company

MTN’s bid to sway govt raises disturbing questions

MTN investigation has ostensibly cleared the company

Breytenbach hearing lays bare Mrwebi’s strategy

NEWS ANALYSIS

Shirene Carim: In her own words

In an interview with the M&G, Shirene Carim, Zarina Maharaj’s sister, expands on her reasons for coming forward now.

MTN’s cash

MTN’s cash, weapons and diplomatic ties in Iran

A rival company has lodged evidence in a United States court that details how South African company — MTN — secured a lucrative deal in Iran.

D-Day for Donen Report: For whom does the bell toll?

D-Day for Donen Report: For whom does the bell toll?

The release of the report into the Oil for Food scandal today may well reopen a Pandora’s box of allegations about kickbacks and diplomatic favours.

amaBhungane condemns secrecy Bill adoption

amaBhungane condemns secrecy Bill adoption

<i>M&G</i> Centre of Investigative Journalism will add its weight to the Constitutional Court challenge.

BAE’s ‘bribery’ channel

BAE’s ‘bribery’ channel

Documents reveal the cunning origin of the British arms company’s system used to channel alleged kickbacks to South African arms deal ‘advisers’.

SCA judges slam Public Protector’s Oilgate arguments

The Supreme Court bench has lambasted counsel for the Public Protector’s office, which is appealing a judgment overturning its Oilgate scandal report.

Malema: We need leaders like Castro

Malema: We need leaders like Castro, Mugabe

Julius Malema, did not mention President Jacob Zuma by name when he addressed a youth league regional conference in Limpopo.

Krejcir link in huge coke bust

Krejcir link in huge coke bust

Wanted Cuban fugitive and six others held after massive drug bust at Nqura harbour in the Eastern Cape.

The murders: Five bodies and counting

Several of Radovan Krejcir’s associates have died violent deaths in the past 15 months.

That’s the way the cookie crumbles

<b>Stefaans Brümmer</b> and <b>Ilham Rawoot</b> report on the cronies who were discovered this year with their hands in the public cookie jar.

SA dealer in Zim diamond claim

SA dealer in Zim diamond claim

Ernie Blom calls the alleged boasting of his involvement in the illegal Chiadzwa diamonds trade ‘an absolute lie’.

The house the arms deal bought

The house the arms deal bought

Arms-deal middleman Fana Hlongwane financed a R4-million home for General Siphiwe Nyanda when Nyanda prepared to step down as defence force chief.

Miscarriage of justice marked by lack of will

The Kebble murder case fell victim to zeal in the related Selebi case, leading to leniency for accused.

Anatomy of a murder

Anatomy of a murder

Killer’s plea bargain casts a spotlight on Czech fugitive and his associates.

Behind the New Age meltdown

Behind the New Age meltdown

A showdown over the launch date and a lack of resources appear to have been what prompted the five most senior ­editors at the New Age to resign.