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How graft arrests came together

National Khaya Koko, Sabelo Skiti & Paddy Harper - 8 Oct 2020

Learning from its failure to turn the Schabir Shaik conviction into one for Jacob Zuma, the state is now building an effective system for catching thieves. Khaya Koko, Sabelo Skiti and Paddy Harper take a look behind the scenes at how law enforcement agencies have started creating consequences for the corrupt

NPA recovers nearly R12-billion

Article M&G Data Desk - 1 Nov 2019

In the past year alone, the Asset Forfeiture Unit has recovered money and assets gained through corruption-related crimes

Who will head the state capture prosecution directorate?

Article Staff Reporter - 11 Apr 2019

The directorate has been tasked with investigating allegations made at the Zondo commission into allegations of state capture

Asset Forfeiture Unit seizes Mabuyakhulu assets over jazz festival graft probe

Article Paddy Harper - 17 Jan 2019

The KwaZulu-Natal deputy chairperson allegedly received payment for an event which did not take place

Hawks probe ‘prince’ over R95-million

Article Paddy Harper - 30 Nov 2018

A KwaZulu-Natal municipality paid Ishwar Ramlutchman, but no boreholes were drilled

Ramaphosa’s ‘new dawn’ will not see light of day with corrupt officials in tow

Article Staff Reporter - 4 Jul 2018

President Cyril Ramaphosa needs to display that wrongdoers of the Jacob Zuma era are going to be held accountable through prosecution

Ruling expected on Vrede restraint order

Article Jenna Etheridge & Jeanette Chabalala - 28 May 2018

The Free State High Court is on Monday expected to make a ruling over the freezing of R180-million in assets of eight people accused of fraud

Raid at Gupta Saxonwold compound to seize assets related to Vrede dairy farm case

Article Jeanette Chabalala & Nokuthula Manyathi - 16 Apr 2018

Authorities raided the Guptas' Saxonwold compound on Monday to seize assets from those implicated in the Vrede dairy farm case, the NPA said

Gupta compound raided to seize assets related to Vrede dairy

Article Luke Feltham - 16 Apr 2018

Two months later, the Hawks are back at the Gupta compound to seize assets related to the Free State dairy project

Canadian bank’s application to ground Gupta jet to be heard on Tuesday – report

Article Agency - 4 Mar 2018

The country's state-owned export-import bank reportedly argued that there was a concern that the aircraft may be used to escape justice

“Let’s leave that matter” – Magashule on dairy farm milked by Guptas

Article Dineo Bendile - 22 Jan 2018

Free State farm gifted to infamous family on Ace's watch.

It’s a tricky business to track down Gupta assets

Article Phillip De Wet - 19 Jan 2018

Just which legal entities bought the craft that propelled Heritage to new heights is not clear; the leaked emails run out.

R50-billion expected to be seized in 17 state capture cases

Article Lizeka Tandwa - 16 Jan 2018

In an interview with eNCA, Molelle said his team had already prioritised six matters which were before the courts, awaiting preservation orders.

NPA finally moves on Guptas

Article Staff Reporter - 15 Jan 2018

This move will be the first time the state has taken direct action against the controversial and politically-connected family.

‘Kickbacks’ MP has assets worth R24-million frozen

Article Staff Reporter - 26 Oct 2012

Senior ANC parliamentarian Yolanda Botha has found herself in increasingly hot water after the NPA froze her Kimberley house and other assets.

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Hawks swoop down with more arrests in R1.4-billion corruption blitz

khaya koko - 22 Oct 2020

The spate of arrests for corruption continues apace in Gauteng and the Eastern Cape.

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Sabelo Skiti - 22 Oct 2020

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special reports - 22 Oct 2020

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special reports - 19 Oct 2020

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