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Estina Farm

Mkhwebane would not hear of Gupta links to Estina: witness
National
/ 18 August 2022

Mkhwebane would not hear of Gupta links to Estina: witness

The suspended public protector told him she would pleased if the probe into the scam delivered no adverse findings, Reginald Ndou tells inquiry

By Emsie Ferreira
State paid R49bn to Gupta entities in dodgy deals, researcher testifies
National
/ 24 May 2021

State paid R49bn to Gupta entities in dodgy deals, researcher testifies

The state capture inquiry heard forensic evidence on how the Guptas allegedly milked the Free State government in more than the Estina scandal

By Emsie Ferreira
Estina-linked politicians brought into Zondo commission’s crosshairs
Article
/ 26 July 2019

Estina-linked politicians brought into Zondo commission’s crosshairs

Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo criticised those in government who have withheld evidence related to state capture

By Sarah Smit
Zondo commission: There is a culture of fear in the Free State govt
Article
/ 22 July 2019

Zondo commission: There is a culture of fear in the Free State govt

While giving evidence on the Vrede Dairy saga, Roy Jankielsohn said officials who speak out against malfeasance could end up dead

By Sarah Smit
Mkhwebane’s Vrede report ruled ‘unconstitutional’ and ‘invalid’
Article
/ 20 May 2019

Mkhwebane’s Vrede report ruled ‘unconstitutional’ and ‘invalid’

Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s report on the Vrede dairy project has been set aside and declared as unconstitutional and invalid

By Aaisha Dadi Patel
NPA to provisionally withdraw charges in Estina case
Article
/ 28 November 2018

NPA to provisionally withdraw charges in Estina case

The high-profile state capture case which was expected to resume on December 4 has been dropped

By Gemma Ritchie
Vrede: Court hears Public Protector ‘acted incompetently’
Article
/ 24 October 2018

Vrede: Court hears Public Protector ‘acted incompetently’

Casac argues the report did not include findings relating to the "high-level politicians that played a central role in the project"

By Jeanette Chabalala
How Home Affairs was Gupta’d
Article
/ 14 September 2018

How Home Affairs was Gupta’d

Ashu Chawla’s whereabouts remain unknown and the explanation his lawyer has given to MPs eagerly anticipating his testimony is suspicious

By Raeesa Pather
I didn’t plot against Cyril, says Ace
Article
/ 14 September 2018

I didn’t plot against Cyril, says Ace

But the ANC’s secretary general said he would never give up on former president Jacob Zuma

By Matuma Letsoalo Author and Dineo Bendile
Of secret plots to curry f(l)avour
Article
/ 14 September 2018

Of secret plots to curry f(l)avour

Was that Maharani meeting about spices? And how does a kid get his gaming ban lifted?

By Paddy Harper
State granted lengthy postponement in Estina dairy farm case
Article
/ 21 August 2018

State granted lengthy postponement in Estina dairy farm case

Free State National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson Phaladi Shuping said the case had been postponed to December 4

By Kyle Cowan
Estina trial adjourned, magistrate set to decide on lengthy postponement
Article
/ 17 August 2018

Estina trial adjourned, magistrate set to decide on lengthy postponement

They were arrested and charged with fraud, theft, conspiracy to commit fraud and theft as well as contravening several Acts

By Kyle Cowan
Dirco confirms arrest of SA businessman in Dubai after Gupta video
Article
/ 11 April 2018

Dirco confirms arrest of SA businessman in Dubai after Gupta video

The department was not able to give further details on the nature of the charge or when Van Pletzen would appear in court.

By Staff Reporter
Gupta brothers dodge another tax deadline in India
Article
/ 5 April 2018

Gupta brothers dodge another tax deadline in India

​The Gupta brothers have been granted another extension for their appearance before Indian tax authorities on charges of money laundering and tax

By Staff Reporter
Estina arrests not due to change in political winds – Hawks head
Article
/ 13 March 2018

Estina arrests not due to change in political winds – Hawks head

For the third week running,General Yolisa Matakata was quizzed about the Gupta-related scam in Parliament when she appeared before Scopa

By Jan Gerber
Abrahams accused of putting Estina case “on ice”
Article
/ 7 March 2018

Abrahams accused of putting Estina case “on ice”

Parliament is challenging Shaun Abrahams and his team to explain why the investigation into the Estina farm was not expedited

By Gemma Ritchie
Public Protector admits to leaving out information from Vrede report
Article
/ 6 March 2018

Public Protector admits to leaving out information from Vrede report

Mkhwebane says the report focused on “totally different issues”, maintaining that the probe had to be confined to the complaint that was raised.

By Raeesa Pather
NPA ‘hindered’ prosecution of state capture suspects – Hawks
Article
/ 28 February 2018

NPA ‘hindered’ prosecution of state capture suspects – Hawks

Acting Hawks head Yolisa Matakata says the NPA hindered the progress of taking the Estina-scam matter to court.

By Jan Gerber
Parly’s mining committee to conduct state capture probe
Article
/ 21 February 2018

Parly’s mining committee to conduct state capture probe

Parliament has decided to set up an oversight inquiry into state capture after Mosebenzi Zwane failed to pitch up and answer questions on Estina

By Govan Whittles
Vrede dairy farm case: Kamal Vasram gets R100 000 bail
Article
/ 20 February 2018

Vrede dairy farm case: Kamal Vasram gets R100 000 bail

One of the eight people arrested by the Hawks during raids at a number of Gupta compounds was granted bail in the Bloemfontein Regional Court

By Jeanette Chabalala
Atul Gupta challenges court order to freeze R10-million
Article
/ 19 February 2018

Atul Gupta challenges court order to freeze R10-million

He claims that NDPP Shaun Abrahams “failed to make out a case for the relief sought” and asked the high court to set aside the preservation order

By Raeesa Pather
Hawks went back and forth with Ajay Gupta lawyer – Mbalula
Article
/ 19 February 2018

Hawks went back and forth with Ajay Gupta lawyer – Mbalula

In an interview with the SABC, the Police Minister said of the 13 suspects in the Estina Farm Project, eight had been arrested

By Kaveel Singh
Justice will be served in Gupta and Zuma matters— Abrahams
Article
/ 15 February 2018

Justice will be served in Gupta and Zuma matters— Abrahams

NDPP Shaun Abrahams says he is still waiting for the recommendations from his prosecution team before making a decision

By Jan Bornman
Fugitive Ajay Gupta still in the country – Hawks
Article
/ 15 February 2018

Fugitive Ajay Gupta still in the country – Hawks

Ajay Gupta, who has officially been named a fugitive by the Hawks, is still on run — with the help of a security company

By Kiri Rupiah
Hawks confirm three arrests in Vrede dairy farm probe
Article
/ 14 February 2018

Hawks confirm three arrests in Vrede dairy farm probe

Hawks spokesperson Hangwani Mulaudzi confirmed the arrests on Wednesday morning

By Raeesa Pather
DA: Mkhwebane’s Vrede report a ‘mind boggling whitewash’
Article
/ 10 February 2018

DA: Mkhwebane’s Vrede report a ‘mind boggling whitewash’

Maimane on Friday said the DA, as the original complainants, has asked its legal team to consider the report more closely

By Paul Herman
Public Protector quietly releases Vrede dairy report, finds ‘gross negligence’
Article
/ 9 February 2018

Public Protector quietly releases Vrede dairy report, finds ‘gross negligence’

In Mkhwebane’s most politically sensitive report to date, she recommendeds that SG Ace Magashule take action on the Vrede Dairy farm project

By Pieter and Louis Myburgh
The Gupta indictment sheet that was a DA “guideline”
Article
/ 30 January 2018

The Gupta indictment sheet that was a DA “guideline”

The DA document was meant to serve as a means of direction to the Hawks and the NPA to investigate the Estina allegations

By Raeesa Pather
‘Let the Hawks do their job’ – ANC on Magashule raids
Article
/ 26 January 2018

‘Let the Hawks do their job’ – ANC on Magashule raids

The NPA is investigating allegations that the provincial government paid R220-million to the Guptas.

By Tshidi Madia and Mahlatse Mahlase

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