Michael Hulley

/ 6 May 2021

Zuma has ‘lost trust’ in his lawyers in bitter 11th-hour split that will delay trial

The former president is looking for new pro bono legal counsel
to defend him on arms deal charges, on the brink of the matter going to trial after 17 years

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By Emsie Ferreira

Politics

/ 13 April 2021

R15-million headache for Zuma as SCA rules on his private legal fees

The court said the ‘funding tap’ for Zuma’s private legal matters had been turned on unlawfully

By Paddy Harper

Article

/ 7 November 2018

‘Politics are at play’ — Zuma counsel

The DA and the Economic Freedom Fighters contend that Zuma’s legal fees have already cost the public between R16-million and R32-million

By Sarah Smit

Article

/ 6 November 2018

Zuma abused his office and should not receive special treatment, court hears

The Presidency has previously said the state would carry on covering Zuma’s legal fees until a court decides otherwise

By Jeanette Chabalala

Article

/ 5 June 2018

Abrahams declines Zuma’s request to put corruption case on hold — report

NPA Luvuyo Mfaku confirmed Abrahams has declined a stay in Zuma’s prosecution

By Kiri Rupiah

Article

/ 17 March 2018

Zuma likely to challenge Abrahams’ decision to prosecute

Zuma’s lawyer Michael Hulley said that he had received a "terse response" from NDPP Shaun Abrahams regarding the unsuccessful representations.

By Christina Pitt

Article

/ 9 February 2018

Brace for one more week before Zexit

The cards are now stacked against the president and he will step down within days, insiders claim

By Matuma Letsoalo Author and Govan Whittles

Article

/ 13 March 2017

Michael Hulley, Sassa and all the other dodgy deals

Sunday Times revealed at the weekend that President Jacob Zuma’s lawyer is yet another prominent figure in Sassa’s grants crisis.

By Staff Reporter

Article

/ 9 July 2015

Zuma crony linked to Swazi fraud and bribery scandals

The revenue services in both South Africa and Swaziland seem to be investigating the same man.

By Sam Sole Author and Sam Sole

Article

/ 15 May 2015

NPA boss had Zuma snookered

The real prospect of failing to force Nxasana out led to the president’s unedifying backdown

By Qaanitah Hunter and

Article

/ 8 February 2015

Zuma’s lawyer faces disbarment over Aurora ‘perjury’ claims

Liquidators of Pamodzi have confirmed that they would be filing a complaint against President Jacob Zuma’s lawyer Michael Hulley on Monday.

By Thulani Gqirana

Article

/ 5 November 2014

Aurora liquidator calls Hulley out on directorship

Jacob Zuma’s legal adviser Michael Hulley said his involvement in Aurora was limited, but the liquidators say otherwise.

By Sapa

Article

/ 4 September 2014

Zuma’s lawyer was embroiled in Aurora

Court documents allege that Michael Hulley – despite his denials – was an Aurora director.

By Sally Evans

Article

/ 21 August 2014

Ministers are gatvol with Jacob Zuma’s lawyers

The blurring of the president’s legal adviser Michael Hulley’s personal, business and presidential duties has drawn fresh criticism.

By Political Staff

Article

/ 11 September 2013

Hulley had ‘no role’ in R10bn Sassa social grant tender

Although Michael Hulley was appointed "strategic adviser" for a state grant deal, he played "no role" in its adjudication, the Concourt has heard.

By Sarah Evans

Article

/ 7 June 2013

I need your advice on this, Mr Hulley …

Richard Calland lets us in on an imaginary conversation in the president’s office which reveals Zuma’s real conflicts of interest.

By Richard Calland

Article

/ 22 March 2013

Tape implicates Zuma lawyer in ‘farcical’ tender

An official who sat through deliberations on a disputed R10-billion tender has detailed how he believes Michael Hulley, rigged the process.

By Sam Sole and Craig Mckune

Article

/ 14 December 2012

Zuma given another R20m for legal fees

The treasury has given President Jacob Zuma an extra R20m to cover his legal costs but no breakdown has been given on where the funds are headed.

By Staff Reporter

Article

/ 31 August 2012

Michael Hulley and the R10bn tender fiasco

A court ruling that found the R10-billion social grants contract "illegal" has left many questions unanswered.

By Craig Mckune

Article

/ 30 August 2012

Malema fires up Aurora workers

Julius Malema’s attempts to politically capitalise on the Marikana mine shooting continued on Thursday at Grootvlei gold mine on the East Rand.

By Nickolaus Bauer

Article

/ 30 March 2012

Time is not on Zuma’s side

A court review of the dropping of charges against Jacob Zuma means prolonged uncertainty for him and by extension, South Africa.

By Richard Calland

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Article

/ 23 March 2012

Put grants tender on ice

The South African Social Security Agency risks not fulfilling its mandate by getting caught up in the messy business that it is "tenders".

By The Editorial

Article

/ 9 March 2012

Zuma’s lawyer and the mega tender

President Jacob Zuma’s lawyer Michael Hulley has played various roles in the drawn-out awarding of a disputed multi-billion rand contract.

By Craig Mckune

Article

/ 4 November 2011

The ubiqitous Michael Hulley: Plum job for Zuma’s lawyer

As the sun sets on the now-liquidated mining company, Aurora director Michael Hulley’s selection as the president’s legal adviser has raised eyebrows.

By Amabhungane