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John Block

Hawks circle over ANC heavyweights Mabuyakhulu and Nkonyeni as Gaston Savoi makes deal with NPA
Politics
/ 13 September 2024

Hawks circle over ANC heavyweights Mabuyakhulu and Nkonyeni as Gaston Savoi makes deal with NPA

Tenderpreneur Gaston Savoi throws his amigos, including Peggy Nkonyeni and Mike Mabuyakhulu, under the bus

By Paddy Harper
Why everybody wants to be Cyril Ramaphosa
Opinion
/ 21 October 2022

Why everybody wants to be Cyril Ramaphosa

The number of comrades wanting to stash cash under their mattresses is growing faster than Zuma court case postponements

By Paddy Harper
John Block gets 15-year jail term for money laundering, corruption
Article
/ 6 December 2016

John Block gets 15-year jail term for money laundering, corruption

Block was sentenced alongside former Trifecta CEO Christo Scholts.

By Staff Reporter
John Block guilty of corruption, fraud, money laundering
Article
/ 14 October 2015

John Block guilty of corruption, fraud, money laundering

The Northern Cape ANC chair and finance MEC will retain his positions until the court passes sentence against him, says Gwede Mantashe.

By Matuma Letsoala
ANC official Yolanda Botha dies
Article
/ 29 December 2014

ANC official Yolanda Botha dies

Yolanda Botha, who served in Parliament’s social development portfolio committee, died over the weekend.

By Sapaxxxx
Patronage may break fall of ANC duo
Article
/ 25 September 2014

Patronage may break fall of ANC duo

Some in the ANC say John Block is being protected for factional reasons, while those close to Pule Mabe say his image is being purposely tarnished.

By Qaanitah Hunter
Block could walk free as state closes case early
Article
/ 5 March 2014

Block could walk free as state closes case early

Northern Cape finance MEC John Block, accused of fraud, corruption and money-laundering, could walk free after the state closed its case early.

By Staff Reporter
Block: Auditor testifies about Trifecta contracts
Article
/ 10 February 2014

Block: Auditor testifies about Trifecta contracts

A forensic auditor has faced Northern Cape ANC chairperson John Block’s defence in a fraud and corruption case at the high court in Kimberley.

By Andre Grobler
Trifecta case: Govt building was incomplete, ten months later
Article
/ 6 February 2014

Trifecta case: Govt building was incomplete, ten months later

Work to make a Trifecta building ready for government office work in Springbok was left incomplete for 10 months, despite payment having been made.

By Sapa
‘Dead man’ plan for Block in dock
Article
/ 6 February 2014

‘Dead man’ plan for Block in dock

Northern Cape ANC heavyweights charged with corruption, fraud and money laundering in the Trifecta trial are blaming the victim of a plane crash.

By Lionel Faull
N Cape ANC did not advertise tenders, hears court
Article
/ 4 February 2014

N Cape ANC did not advertise tenders, hears court

The Northern Cape government entered into lease agreements with the Trifecta Group without advertising any tenders, a court has heard.

By Sapa
ANC’s John Block refused leave to appeal NPA asset grab
Article
/ 29 November 2013

ANC’s John Block refused leave to appeal NPA asset grab

Northern Cape ANC chairman John Block has been refused leave to appeal against an order to seize his assets, the NPA said on Friday.

By Sapa
ANC says it won’t suspend John Block
Article
/ 21 April 2013

ANC says it won’t suspend John Block

The ANC in the Northern Cape will not suspend its provincial chairperson John Block, who is facing several charges of fraud and corruption.

By Sarah Evans
Northern Cape premier’s family home ‘petrol bombed’
Article
/ 10 April 2013

Northern Cape premier’s family home ‘petrol bombed’

The family home of Northern Cape Premier Sylvia Lucas has allegedly been petrol bombed just two weeks after her nomination for the post.

By Sarah Evans
John Block in R7m diamond poser
Article
/ 15 February 2013

John Block in R7m diamond poser

It might have gone down in history as one of Kimberley’s greatest diamond heists – if more people had known about it.

By Sarah Evans
Stokvel ‘lost millions’ to Mrs John Block
Article
/ 25 January 2013

Stokvel ‘lost millions’ to Mrs John Block

More than 1 700 people invested their savings in a scheme they now believe was fraudulent, writes Sarah Evans.

By Sarah Evans
Corruption proposal used to get N Cape’s Block
Article
/ 16 December 2012

Corruption proposal used to get N Cape’s Block

If the ANC adopts a proposed constitutional amendment, members accused of corruption can be suspended from the party immediately.

By Mmanaledi Mataboge
Public protector finds Block not guilty
Article
/ 27 November 2012

Public protector finds Block not guilty

An investigation by the public protector has cleared Northern Cape finance minister John Block of wrongdoing relating to the sale of a piece of land.

By Sarah Evans and Sapa
Hawks close in on lease graft
Article
/ 23 November 2012

Hawks close in on lease graft

Thirty allegedly crooked leases are central to the latest fraud, corruption and money-laundering charges brought against ANC politician John Block.

By Lionel Faull and Sarah Evans
ANC’s Block and co granted R50 000 bail
Article
/ 21 November 2012

ANC’s Block and co granted R50 000 bail

Northern Cape ANC leader John Block and other provincial ANC heavyweights, arrested for fraud and corruption, have been released on R50 000 bail each.

By Sapa
Zuma fan club signs new members
Article
/ 13 September 2012

Zuma fan club signs new members

Expelled ANC Youth League leader Julius Malema’s former ally has joined up – and so will John Block if graft charges are dropped.

By Matuma Letsoala and Charles Molele
Block in the dock: I was bribed, says N Cape hospital chief
Article
/ 26 July 2012

Block in the dock: I was bribed, says N Cape hospital chief

Hamid Shabbir’s hard-hitting statement to the Hawks has implicated Northern Cape ANC chairperson John Block in a hospital tender scandal.

By Craig Mckune
Politics & scandal: From ‘sit down’ to ‘step aside’
Article
/ 18 July 2012

Politics & scandal: From ‘sit down’ to ‘step aside’

While disgraced officials may resign, firing them is tricky. SA’s parties are trying to come up with ways to deal with those who try to brazen it out.

By Faranaaz Parker and Alok Jha
Northern Cape ANC backs land reform, nixes mine grab
Article
/ 11 June 2012

Northern Cape ANC backs land reform, nixes mine grab

The ANC in the Northern Cape has given its blessing to more aggressive land reform, but drawn the line at the wholesale nationalisation of mines.

By Michelle Pietersen
Block: ANC members must put an end to laziness
Article
/ 10 June 2012

Block: ANC members must put an end to laziness

Northern Cape ANC chairperson John Block told delegates at the end of their elective conference that provincial ANC members must stop being lazy.

By Sapa
Malema lashes out at ‘power drunk’ leaders
Article
/ 18 March 2012

Malema lashes out at ‘power drunk’ leaders

Embattled African National Congress Youth League president Julius Malema has criticised power drunk ANC leaders who have drifted away from the masses.

By Andre Grobler
Fraud case against Block postponed again
Article
/ 2 February 2012

Fraud case against Block postponed again

The fraud and corruption case involving Northern Cape ANC chairperson John Block, which dates back to 2010, has been postponed until next year.

By Faranaaz Parker
Molelle 1, Simelane 0
Article
/ 16 September 2011

Molelle 1, Simelane 0

The NPA boss, Menzi Simelane, has lost the first round in his fight with his subordinate in KwaZulu-Natal.

By Glynnis Underhill
ANC MP guilty of lying about interests
Article
/ 26 August 2011

ANC MP guilty of lying about interests

Yolanda Botha has been given maximum penalty for misleading ethics committee on value of loan.

By Lionel Faull
Simelane sets his sights on assets unit
Article
/ 29 July 2011

Simelane sets his sights on assets unit

Controversial NPA boss Menzi Simelane has stripped the head of the Asset Forfeiture Unit in KZN, Knorx Molelle, of all his powers.

By Glynnis Underhill
John Block fraud case postponed to 2012
Article
/ 10 June 2011

John Block fraud case postponed to 2012

The fraud case against ANC Northern Cape leader John Block was postponed to next year by the Kimberley Magistrate’s Court on Friday.

By Staff Reporter
Share it or lose it — a familiar tale
Article
/ 11 March 2011

Share it or lose it — a familiar tale

It’s an all too familiar South African story, one that involves a local politician, an ANC bigwig and a white businessman, writes <b>Mandy Rossouw</b>

By Mandy Rossouw
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