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Aurora Empowerment Systems

Michael Hulley, Sassa and all the other dodgy deals
Article
/ 13 March 2017

Michael Hulley, Sassa and all the other dodgy deals

Sunday Times revealed at the weekend that President Jacob Zuma’s lawyer is yet another prominent figure in Sassa’s grants crisis.

By Staff Reporter
Aurora mine liquidators on the hunt for Khulubuse Zuma’s hidden riches
Article
/ 9 September 2016

Aurora mine liquidators on the hunt for Khulubuse Zuma’s hidden riches

Khulubuse Zuma sold off his rich trappings and claims he is nearly broke – but liquidators believe there’s much more.

By Govan Whittles
The victims of the Aurora mine debacle continue to do what they know best – mining
Article
/ 9 September 2016

The victims of the Aurora mine debacle continue to do what they know best – mining

The finalisation of liquidation proceedings should at least give them some temporary relief.

By Sipho Kings
Court finds Mandela, Zuma heirs liable for Aurora decay
Article
/ 25 June 2015

Court finds Mandela, Zuma heirs liable for Aurora decay

Pretoria high court finds directors of Aurora, including Khulubuse Zuma and Zondwa Mandela, guilty of stripping the assets of Pamodzi Gold’s mines.

By Staff Reporter
Aurora’s ‘pipe dream’ up in smoke
Article
/ 25 June 2015

Aurora’s ‘pipe dream’ up in smoke

The president’s nephew and cohorts have been ordered to pay the miners they abandoned.

By Sally Evans
Khulubuse Zuma loses Aurora court bid
Article
/ 3 March 2015

Khulubuse Zuma loses Aurora court bid

The application was dismissed with costs, with the judge saying Zuma’s interests were not directly affected.

By Sapa
Zuma’s lawyer faces disbarment over Aurora ‘perjury’ claims
Article
/ 8 February 2015

Zuma’s lawyer faces disbarment over Aurora ‘perjury’ claims

Liquidators of Pamodzi have confirmed that they would be filing a complaint against President Jacob Zuma’s lawyer Michael Hulley on Monday.

By Thulani Gqirana
Aurora liquidator calls Hulley out on directorship
Article
/ 5 November 2014

Aurora liquidator calls Hulley out on directorship

Jacob Zuma’s legal adviser Michael Hulley said his involvement in Aurora was limited, but the liquidators say otherwise.

By Sapa
Aurora fight casts light on the Bhanas’ suspect dealings
Article
/ 24 October 2014

Aurora fight casts light on the Bhanas’ suspect dealings

Controversial Bhana family not giving in

By Sally Evans
Jacob Zuma, Khulubuse and the missing millions
Article
/ 15 May 2014

Jacob Zuma, Khulubuse and the missing millions

A meeting with the president appears to have persuaded an investment firm to give millions to empowerment firm Aurora, which others ‘misappropriated’.

By Sally Evans, Sam Sole Author and Sam Sole
Malema’s political gold mine
Article
/ 31 August 2012

Malema’s political gold mine

Julius Malema’s attempts to capitalise on the Marikana mine shootings continued on Thursday as he visited Grootvlei gold mine on the East Rand.

By Nickolaus Bauer
NUM pushes for liquidation laws to be changed
Article
/ 30 May 2012

NUM pushes for liquidation laws to be changed

The National Union of Mineworkers wants MPs to rework liquidation laws so that workers are paid out before investors when companies go bankrupt.

By Sapa
Khulubuse Zuma owes R29 000 in traffic fines
Article
/ 21 May 2012

Khulubuse Zuma owes R29 000 in traffic fines

Businessman Khulubuse Zuma owes the eThekwini metro police R28 950 in outstanding traffic fines. The metro cops may have to wait in line, however.

By Staff Reporter
Pamodzi gold trail leads to Solly, Fazel Bhana
Article
/ 4 May 2012

Pamodzi gold trail leads to Solly, Fazel Bhana

Liquidators say Solly and Fazel Bhana were behind the collapse of the Pamodzi gold mines, stripping the mines’ assets while workers went unpaid.

By Sally Evans
Khulubuse Zuma’s lifestyle thrust into auction
Analysis
/ 24 April 2012

Khulubuse Zuma’s lifestyle thrust into auction

Some of Khulubuse Zuma’s assets have been auctioned but this has done little to sate the appetite of a ravenous public keenly awaiting his punishment.

By Sarah Britten
End of the road for Khulubuse Zuma
Article
/ 24 April 2012

End of the road for Khulubuse Zuma

Three luxury cars and household goods belonging to Khulubuse Zuma have been auctioned off to pay R10-million owed to Protea Coin Security.

By Staff Reporter
Light at the end of the tunnel for Aurora
Article
/ 15 March 2012

Light at the end of the tunnel for Aurora

The end of the Pamodzi and Aurora crisis may finally be in sight if the Pamodzi liquidators succeed in selling the Grootvlei and Orkney mines.

By Staff Reporter
Miners starve as Aurora drags its heels on payout
Article
/ 12 March 2012

Miners starve as Aurora drags its heels on payout

Workers at the liquidated Pamodzi gold mine say they are in dire straits as Aurora continues to ignore a court order to pay them R4.3-million.

By Staff Reporter
Velvet Sky attorney exits liquidation case amid fraud claim
Article
/ 6 March 2012

Velvet Sky attorney exits liquidation case amid fraud claim

Velvet Sky’s attorney has withdrawn from its liquidation case, citing personal reasons — after being implicated in a mining-related fraud case.

By Staff Reporter
‘Motala not fit to be reinstated’
Article
/ 13 January 2012

‘Motala not fit to be reinstated’

Court papers accuse controversial former Pamodzi liquidator of more lies and fraud.

By Sally Evans
Aurora ordered to pay R10-million
Article
/ 12 January 2012

Aurora ordered to pay R10-million

A high court judge in Pretoria has granted default judgment against Aurora’s Khulubuse Zuma, for the payment of more than R10-million.

By Staff Reporter
Sweet deals and sugar daddies
Article
/ 23 December 2011

Sweet deals and sugar daddies

<b>Craig McKune</b> takes a look at all the hands that were caught in the cookie jar this year.

By Craig Mckune
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Article
/ 12 December 2011

Broke Aurora miners plead for help ahead of Christmas

Aurora’s unpaid miners have issued a letter appealing for help ahead of the Christmas season while the company’s executives face legal action.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 11 December 2011

Zondwa Mandela faces charges over Aurora

Nelson Mandela’s grandson is due to face criminal charges for not attending a high court inquiry over Aurora Empowerment Systems.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 11 November 2011

Motala faces criminal charges for perjury

Enver Motala, who came under fire for the liquidation of Pamodzi Gold mines, allegedly changed his name to disguise 93 previous fraud convictions.

By Sally Evans
The ubiqitous Michael Hulley: Plum job for Zuma’s lawyer
Article
/ 4 November 2011

The ubiqitous Michael Hulley: Plum job for Zuma’s lawyer

As the sun sets on the now-liquidated mining company, Aurora director Michael Hulley’s selection as the president’s legal adviser has raised eyebrows.

By Amabhungane
Former Pamodzi liquidator denies fraud convictions
Article
/ 16 September 2011

Former Pamodzi liquidator denies fraud convictions

Disgraced former liquidator Enver Motala has submitted a review application denying allegations that he is a convicted fraudster.

By Ilham Rawoot
‘Bad’ Brad Wood pleads not guilty to murder
Article
/ 6 September 2011

‘Bad’ Brad Wood pleads not guilty to murder

Former Big Brother celebrity Brad Wood and four others have pleaded not guilty to charges of murder and attempted murder.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 19 August 2011

Zuma’s cronies linked to new Aurora mine deal

President Jacob Zuma’s family and other intimates are suspected of ­having close links with the new owners of the embattled Orkney mine.

By Ilham Rawoot and Yolandi Groenewald
Zuma’s confidante in Chinese purchase of Orkney
Article
/ 6 August 2011

Zuma’s confidante in Chinese purchase of Orkney

Jacob Zuma’s confidante is part of a Chinese company’s purchase of the Orkney mine, which was run into the ground by the politically-connected Aurora.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 5 August 2011

Aurora’s directors grilled on asset-stripping allegations

The egg dance of the politically connected directors of Aurora Empowerment Systems before the Master of the High Court may not be enough to save them.

By Yolandi Groenewald and Ilham Rawoot
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Article
/ 22 June 2011

Govt ‘taking advice’ on charging Pamodzi or Aurora

Government is awaiting advice on whether criminal charges can be laid against Pamodzi Gold, Aurora Empowerment Systems, or both companies.

By Paul Vecchiatto
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