Former deputy finance minister undeterred by challenges to earlier Zondo commission testimony
The Gupta leaks revealed that Dlodlo’s stay in Dubai was arranged by the Gupta-owned Sahara Computers, and was paid for by Fana Hlongwane
The former ANC MP’s contentious testimony will be put to the test this week
The NPA will reportedly withdraw corruption charges against Duduzane Zuma in the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court on Thursday
Evidence leaders for the Zondo commission are at the Gupta compound in Saxonwold with former ANC MP Vytjie Mentor to carry out an on-site inspection
The affidavit — setting out Duduzane’s version of events — dated September 2 was deposed to support his application to cross-examine Jonas
The Gupta brother’s affidavit also states he offered his cellphone records to the former public protector Thuli Madonsela, a claim she rubbishes
The former deputy minister of finance testified that Ajay Gupta told him that the family was ‘in control of everything’
Day one of the state capture inquiry was uneventful, with the commission’s head outlining proceedings
The leaked files reveal the wealthiest clients, from businesspersons and entertainers – who will have made their wealth legitimately – to politicians.
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But the advocate appearing for Fana Hlongwane at the arms deal commission says his client “wants to come and give evidence”.
Trade and industry director general tells Swedish broadcaster that projects were not sustainable
Shamin Shaik and Fana Hlongwane have been subpoenaed to testify during phase two of the arms procurement commission.
The commission of inquiry into allegations of fraud and corruption in the multibillion-rand arms deal has denied that it cannot find Fana Hlongwane.
Fana Hlongwane, a former state adviser central to the arms deal probe, was evidently tipped off his office and home would be raided by the Scorpions.
Although he has been implicated in arms deal irregularities, Fana Hlongwane will not be testifying during the first round of public hearings.
Documents reveal the cunning origin of the British arms company’s system used to channel alleged kickbacks to South African arms deal ‘advisers’.
Defence contracts allegedly showing evidence of bribery in the arms deal have been released by the Democratic Alliance.
The Hawks have assured the DA that they will investigating new allegations of bribery into the multi-billion rand arms deal, the party says.
A R24-million commission was hidden from Saab by its partner, BAE Systems.
A ‘poorly drafted’ six-page document informed the decision to end the arms deal investigation.
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/ 23 December 2010
<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.
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/ 3 December 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.
Arms-deal middleman Fana Hlongwane financed a R4-million home for General Siphiwe Nyanda when Nyanda prepared to step down as defence force chief.
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/ 27 October 2010
The tepid statement made by the Hawks reveals the pitfalls of creeping hegemonic power.
The National Prosecuting Authority maintained a stony silence this week on the Hawks’ canning of the arms deal probe.
The arms deal investigation is dead. After a decade of investigators’ blood, sweat and tears, Hawks boss Anwa Dramat has effectively buried the probe.
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/ 9 September 2010
Criminal charges were filed on Thursday against Sweden’s Saab AB for bribery after the emergence of new facts relating to the sale of aircraft to SA.
Unexplained deposits in Joe Modise’s bank account add to the mounting questions about the arms deal.
Court papers have apparently emerged which reignite claims against Fana Hlongwane for possibly receiving incentives linked to the arms-deal scandal.
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/ 3 February 2009
An attempt to get the arms deal inquiry reopened is to be made in Wednesday’s meeting of the standing committee on public accounts in Parliament.
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/ 12 December 2008
Fana Hlongwane won’t be able to access his R160-million in five foreign bank accounts for a little while.