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HAWKS

Rand plunges to three-week low after report that Pravin Gordhan was summoned by Hawks
Article
/ 23 August 2016

Rand plunges to three-week low after report that Pravin Gordhan was summoned by Hawks

The finance minister was told he would receive a ‘warning statement’ given to accused persons before they are charged with an offence.

By Xola Potelwa
Paul O’Sullivan blames legal woes on his attempts to expose ‘Zupta-led criminals’
Article
/ 4 July 2016

Paul O’Sullivan blames legal woes on his attempts to expose ‘Zupta-led criminals’

Before his arrest, O’Sullivan sent e-mails to police threatening to expose alleged corrupt activities by President Zuma and police officials.

By Angelique Serrao
Hawks reject claims of corruption charges against Guptas and ministers
Article
/ 21 June 2016

Hawks reject claims of corruption charges against Guptas and ministers

The Hawks have distanced themselves from reports that charges have been filed against the embattled family.

By Staff Reporter
Former Eskom director found guilty of fraud, money laundering
Article
/ 20 June 2016

Former Eskom director found guilty of fraud, money laundering

Former Eskom managing director Dawid Malherbe was found guilty on Friday, with at least R10-million recouped by the asset forfeiture unit thus far.

By Staff Reporter
Hawks grill Sars staff in bid to nail Gordhan
Article
/ 20 May 2016

Hawks grill Sars staff in bid to nail Gordhan

President Jacob Zuma is launching a fightback against his detractors and those threatening his lines of patronage.

By Govan Whittles and Matuma Letsoalo Author
Gordhan speaks out on arrest reports
Article
/ 17 May 2016

Gordhan speaks out on arrest reports

Media reported over the weekend that Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan was at risk of an imminent arrest by the Hawks for ‘espionage’.

By Staff Reporter
Presidency slams Gordhan arrest rumours
Article
/ 15 May 2016

Presidency slams Gordhan arrest rumours

The Sunday Times reported on the ‘imminent arrest’ of Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan in relation to the SARS ‘rogue unit’.

By Staff Reporter
NDPP acted unlawfully, abused power, violated Constitution, says KZN Hawks boss
Article
/ 15 May 2016

NDPP acted unlawfully, abused power, violated Constitution, says KZN Hawks boss

Suspended KZN Hawks head Johan Booysen and 18 others submitted an application to the Durban High Court, accusing the NDPP of undermining the court.

By Staff Reporter
Booysen attacks NPA ‘abuse’
Article
/ 13 May 2016

Booysen attacks NPA ‘abuse’

The Hawks man claims in court the reinstatement of discredited charges is part of a political vendetta.

By Sam Sole Author and Sam Sole
Hawks to investigate Malema for Al Jazeera comments
Article
/ 26 April 2016

Hawks to investigate Malema for Al Jazeera comments

Police Minister decries Malema’s comment on Al Jazeera at the weekend that the South African government would be removed by the “barrel of a gun”.

By Michelle Solomon
Judgment on Hawks boss matter reserved
Article
/ 6 April 2016

Judgment on Hawks boss matter reserved

The Helen Suzman Foundation argues that Berning Ntlemeza’s appointment as Hawks boss by the Police Minister was unlawful.

By Staff Reporter
Madonsela wants Hawks investigation of her conduct dropped
Article
/ 31 March 2016

Madonsela wants Hawks investigation of her conduct dropped

The public protector will only celebrate the ConCourt ruling affirming her powers when the Hawks and NPA drop their investigation into her conduct.

By Staff Reporter
Editorial: Stop Berning the Hawks’ bridges
Article
/ 31 March 2016

Editorial: Stop Berning the Hawks’ bridges

Berning Ntlemeza’s recent behaviour doesn’t inspire confidence, nor does his drive to change the Hawks from crime-fighters into president protectors.

By Editorial
IPID to investigate Hawks boss Ntlemeza for perjury over Booysen affidavit
Article
/ 30 March 2016

IPID to investigate Hawks boss Ntlemeza for perjury over Booysen affidavit

National Hawks boss Lieutenant General Berning Ntlemeza has been accused of perjury by suspended KwaZulu-Natal Hawks boss Major General Johan Booysen.

By Staff Reporter
Gordhan answers police questions on South African tax unit
Article
/ 30 March 2016

Gordhan answers police questions on South African tax unit

Despite his belief that he is in no way obligated to answer the Hawks’ questions, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan has decided to respond.

By Bloomberg News
Gordhan releases statement on Hawks questions
Article
/ 30 March 2016

Gordhan releases statement on Hawks questions

Read the full statement at the Mail & Guardian.

By Staff Reporter
Hawks chief ‘helped oust’ Dramat
Article
/ 18 March 2016

Hawks chief ‘helped oust’ Dramat

An ex-Ipid investigator has made startling new claims amid fears of his "powerful" foes in the unit.

By Sally Evans
Zuma drags his heels on vexing Gordhan affair
Analysis
/ 17 March 2016

Zuma drags his heels on vexing Gordhan affair

The president has done nothing to end the spat between the finance minister and the tax boss.

By Matuma Letsoalo Author
Gordhan responds to Hawks’ “threats”
Article
/ 15 March 2016

Gordhan responds to Hawks’ “threats”

South African Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan responded on Tuesday to what he described as a "threatening" statement from the Hawks.

By News 24
Hawks say Gordhan can’t stymie probe
Article
/ 15 March 2016

Hawks say Gordhan can’t stymie probe

The Hawks are forging ahead with their probe into the Sars investigative unit, despite Finance Minister’s missing deadlines to answer their questions.

By Bloomberg News
Battle for treasury puts Gordhan’s stability vow at risk
Article
/ 14 March 2016

Battle for treasury puts Gordhan’s stability vow at risk

The dispute between the Hawks and Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan worsens as police "harassment" continues.

By Bloomberg News
Police minister defends Hawks’ questions to Gordhan
Article
/ 3 March 2016

Police minister defends Hawks’ questions to Gordhan

Nathi Nhleko insists investigators were just doing their jobs when they sent the finance minister a list of questions days before the budget speech.

By Staff Reporter
Gordhan asks Hawks to clarify Sars ‘rogue unit’ probe
Article
/ 2 March 2016

Gordhan asks Hawks to clarify Sars ‘rogue unit’ probe

The finance minister has informed the Hawks that he needs more time and certain clarifications before he can respond to their questions.

By Carin Smith
Lost gun shoots Durban Hawks into controversy
Article
/ 9 December 2015

Lost gun shoots Durban Hawks into controversy

Controversy shrouds the appointment of the Hawks head in Durban, who got the job despite a pending criminal case for allegedly losing his firearm.

By Jeff Wicks
Durban court overrules KZN Hawks boss’ suspension
Article
/ 18 November 2015

Durban court overrules KZN Hawks boss’ suspension

The high court has said there is insufficient evidence against fraud-accused Johan Booysen and barred the Hawks from suspending him again.

By Joe Stolley
Now the NPA head is jibing at the judiciary
Analysis
/ 19 September 2015

Now the NPA head is jibing at the judiciary

The integrity of two appointments, to the Hawks and the prosecuting authority, is questionable.

By Serjeant At The and Bar Author
New Hawks boss, a controversial appointment
Article
/ 11 September 2015

New Hawks boss, a controversial appointment

Major General Mthandazo Ntlemeza was linked to various controversies, including his ties to former crime intelligence head Richard Mdluli.

By Sally Evans
KZN Hawks head back in the firing line
Article
/ 12 August 2015

KZN Hawks head back in the firing line

Johan Booysen, who has said attempts to remove him stem from investigations into a politically connected businessperson, faces new suspension efforts.

By Staff Reporter
McBride guns for police minister
Article
/ 25 June 2015

McBride guns for police minister

The IPID boss claims that Nhleko is putting pressure on the police complaints body.

By Sam Sole Author and Sam Sole
Hawks opt not to swoop on Fifa bribe allegations
Article
/ 4 June 2015

Hawks opt not to swoop on Fifa bribe allegations

The Hawks have declared that they are not formally investigating Safa or Jordaan over allegations that a $10-million bribe was paid to Fifa.

By Staff Reporter
Hawks will probe Fifa bribe allegations
Article
/ 4 June 2015

Hawks will probe Fifa bribe allegations

A request from an opposition party has prompted the Hawks to begin a preliminary investigation into the $10-million Fifa bribe.

By Jenni Evans
Dramat’s exit demands an investigation
Article
/ 7 May 2015

Dramat’s exit demands an investigation

The public has every right to know why the head of the Hawks resigned and what the terms were.

By Staff Reporter
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