Latest articles on Fana Hlongwane

Jonas stands by his state capture testimony

Article Sarah Smit - 15 Mar 2019

Former deputy finance minister undeterred by challenges to earlier Zondo commission testimony

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Dlodlo found in breach of MPs’ ethics code after Dubai hotel stay

Article Jan Gerber - 12 Mar 2019

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

Zondo commission: Vytjie returns

Article Sarah Smit - 11 Feb 2019

The former ANC MP’s contentious testimony will be put to the test this week

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Corruption charges against Duduzane Zuma withdrawn — for now, says report

Article Agency - 23 Jan 2019

The NPA will reportedly withdraw corruption charges against Duduzane Zuma in the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court on Thursday

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State capture inquiry conducts ‘in loco’ inspection at Gupta compound — report

Article Agency - 3 Dec 2018

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

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Hlongwane and Duduzane on Jonas blackmailing ‘rumours’

Article Franny Rabkin - 27 Sep 2018

The affidavit — setting out Duduzane’s version of events — dated September 2 was deposed to support his application to cross-examine Jonas

Ajay denies he met Jonas

Article Sarah Smit - 21 Sep 2018

The Gupta brother’s affidavit also states he offered his cellphone records to the former public protector Thuli Madonsela, a claim she rubbishes

‘Looting R6bn from state is not enough’ — Ajay Gupta

Article Sarah Smit - 24 Aug 2018

The former deputy minister of finance testified that Ajay Gupta told him that the family was ‘in control of everything’

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State capture inquiry: Zuma, Gupta legal teams ask for more time

Article Sarah Smit - 20 Aug 2018

Day one of the state capture inquiry was uneventful, with the commission’s head outlining proceedings

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Exposed: The Africans named in the HSBC Swiss Leaks

Africa Staff Reporter - 13 Feb 2015

The leaked files reveal the wealthiest clients, from businesspersons and entertainers – who will have made their wealth legitimately - to politicians.

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”.

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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

Arms deal commission summons Chippy Shaik

Article Sarah Evans - 12 Jun 2014

Shamin Shaik and Fana Hlongwane have been subpoenaed to testify during phase two of the arms procurement commission.

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Arms deal commission now denies missing witness report

Article Sapa - 19 Jul 2013

The commission of inquiry into allegations of fraud and corruption in the multibillion-rand arms deal has denied that it cannot find Fana Hlongwane.

Arms deal kingpin was ‘tipped off’

Article Staff Reporter - 19 Jul 2013

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.

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