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Former deputy finance minister Mcebisi Jonas has defended his testimony before the Zondo commission of inquiry into state capture.(Oupa Nkosi/M&G)

Jonas stands by his state capture testimony

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

?Minister of Public Service and Administration Ayanda Dlodlo has stated that she never meant to break the code. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

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

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

In her testimony to the state capture commission former ANC MP Vytjie Mentor alleged that a Gupta brother (Ajay or Atul) offered her a post in Jacob Zuma’s Cabinet.(Oupa Nkosi/M&G)

Zondo commission: Vytjie returns

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

Duduzane Zuma ?appeared in court? on July 9 last year on corruption charges, and he was granted bail of R100 000 and was ordered to hand over his passport. (Gallo Images)

Corruption charges against Duduzane Zuma withdrawn — for now, says report

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

In a letter sent by law firm Webber Wentzel to the commission, chaired by Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo, Mentor states that, after having given testimony, she decided to view images of Hlongwane on the internet. (Oupa Nkosi/M&G)

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

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

Duduzane Zuma ?appeared in court? on July 9 last year on corruption charges, and he was granted bail of R100 000 and was ordered to hand over his passport. (Gallo Images)

Hlongwane and Duduzane on Jonas blackmailing ‘rumours’

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

Former deputy finance minister Mcebisi Jonas. (Deaan Vivier/Gallo)

Ajay denies he met Jonas

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

Former deputy finance minister Mcebisi Jonas has defended his testimony before the Zondo commission of inquiry into state capture.(Oupa Nkosi/M&G)

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

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

The commission — headed by Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo — was established to inquire, investigate and make recommendations into any and all allegations of state capture, corruption and fraud in the public sector. (Oupa Nkosi/M&G)

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

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

Exposed: The Africans named in the HSBC Swiss Leaks

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

Fana Hlongwane was ‘not ready’ to appear at the arms deal commission

Key arms deal middleman ‘not ready’ to testify

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

Ill-conceived: Trade and industry directory general Lionel October claims South Africa was naive. Photo: Madelene Cronjé

Arms deal offsets ‘seriously flawed’

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

The department of justice and correctional services received correspondence from the medical parole advisory board in which “offender Shaik” had asked for his medical parole to be converted to ordinary parole.

Arms deal commission summons Chippy Shaik

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

Arms deal commission now denies missing witness report

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’

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.

Arms deal commission: Desperately seeking Fana Hlongwane

Although he has been implicated in arms deal irregularities, Fana Hlongwane will not be testifying during the first round of public hearings.

BAE’s ‘bribery’ channel

BAE’s ‘bribery’ channel

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

Arms deal ‘bribe’ contracts made public by DA

Arms deal ‘bribe’ contracts made public by DA

Defence contracts allegedly showing evidence of bribery in the arms deal have been released by the Democratic Alliance.

Arms deal bribe: We’re on the case

Arms deal bribe: We’re on the case, declare Hawks

The Hawks have assured the DA that they will investigating new allegations of bribery into the multi-billion rand arms deal, the party says.

Saab admits secret arms-deal payments

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