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Key arms deal middleman ‘not ready’ to testify

Article Sarah Evans - 24 Nov 2014

But the advocate appearing for Fana Hlongwane at the arms deal commission says his client “wants to come and give evidence”.

Arms deal offsets ‘seriously flawed’

Article Sam Sole Author & Sam Sole - 16 Oct 2014

Trade and industry director general tells Swedish broadcaster that projects were not sustainable

BAE’s ‘bribery’ channel

Article Sam Sole Author & Sam Sole - 24 Jun 2011

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

Saab admits secret arms-deal payments

Article Sam Sole Author & Sam Sole - 17 Jun 2011

A R24-million commission was hidden from Saab by its partner, BAE Systems.

Saab admits R24-million bribe paid to clinch arms deal

Article Staff Reporter - 16 Jun 2011

Swedish defence group Saab says R24m was paid to clinch a South African contract for fighter jets -- but said its UK partner BAE paid the bribe.

Secrets, lies and phony deals

Article Thought Leader 1 - 3 Dec 2010

For years we have chased hints and allegations, now the <i>M&G</i> has obtained clear evidence of financial benefits from the arms deal.

The house the arms deal bought

Article Sam Sole Author & Sam Sole - 3 Dec 2010

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

How Menzi stymied arms probe

Article Sam Sole Author & Sam Sole - 3 Dec 2010

As director general of the justice department, Menzi Simelane repeatedly hobbled the arms-deal probe.

UK arms-deal probe welcomed

Article Staff Reporter - 8 Nov 2010

Cosatu has welcomed the decision by a United Kingdom auditing body to launch a new investigation into South Africa's arms deal.

BAE sees ‘modest’ hit from UK spending review

Article bogdan TagDiv - 21 Oct 2010

Defence contractor BAE Systems says the impact on its business of the UK's cuts in defence spending will be "modest".

Fresh evidence of arms payoffs

Article Sam Sole Author & Sam Sole - 26 Mar 2010

Unexplained deposits in Joe Modise's bank account add to the mounting questions about the arms deal.

BAE’s global bribing campaign

Article Sam Sole Author & Sam Sole - 12 Feb 2010

So now it's clear: BAE Systems paid bribes to sell its weapons -- and prosecuting bosses in the United Kingdom are as politically pliant as our own.

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