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/ 15 June 2012

Friends of JZ case to set a precedent

A defamation case brought against the Friends of Jacob Zuma Trust could have significant legal implications for online news sites if it goes to trial.

By Sam Sole Author, Sam Sole and Craig Mckune
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Article
/ 15 June 2012

Row over witness in MTN bribe claims

Losing firm claims the cellular giant is using intimidation tactics.

By Sam Sole Author, Sam Sole and Craig Mckune
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Article
/ 8 June 2012

Gautrain’s customer ‘capture plan’

Bombardier engaged in intelligence gathering on the competition and key decision makers.

By Sally Evans, Sam Sole Author and Sam Sole
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Article
/ 8 June 2012

Dear Mr Cele, you’re fired

Embattled police commissioner General Bheki Cele receives his marching orders.

By Sally Evans, Sam Sole Author and Sam Sole
Breytenbach exposes Mdluli meddling
Article
/ 8 June 2012

Breytenbach exposes Mdluli meddling

Accuses NPA bosses of acting with ulterior motives.

By Sally Evans, Sam Sole Author and Sam Sole
Mdluli meddling exposed in prosecutor’s attack on NPA
Article
/ 7 June 2012

Mdluli meddling exposed in prosecutor’s attack on NPA

Senior prosecutor Glynnis Breytenbach has accused the NPA of suspending her in a bid to stop the prosecution of Richard Mdluli. Sam Sole reports.

By Sam Sole Author and Sam Sole
First evidence of payoffs in contract for Gautrain
Article
/ 1 June 2012

First evidence of payoffs in contract for Gautrain

Millions of rand paid to shadowy Tunisian fixer

By Sally Evans, Sam Sole Author and Sam Sole
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Article
/ 1 June 2012

Mdluli girds his loins for battle

Police spy chief refuses to go down without a fight as more details of his political cosseting emerge.

By Sally Evans, Sam Sole Author and Sam Sole
Commission’s report smacks of cheap political compromise
Article
/ 4 May 2012

Commission’s report smacks of cheap political compromise

Informed by a fuzzy opinion that self-regulation has failed, it exposes the industry to manipulation

By Sam Sole Author and Sam Sole
Security is ‘usurping the throne’
Article
/ 16 March 2012

Security is ‘usurping the throne’

The new intelligence Bill has run into a new flak as critics complain that it threatens to concentrate power in the state security minister’s hands.

By Drew Forrest and Sam Sole Author
Cloudy skies over Velvet’s Aurora ties
Article
/ 9 March 2012

Cloudy skies over Velvet’s Aurora ties

The two beleaguered companies have a number of business consultants and associates in common.

By Sam Sole Author and Sam Sole
‘Name your price’ bribe offer for R7-billion tender
Article
/ 24 February 2012

‘Name your price’ bribe offer for R7-billion tender

"Open chequebook" bribe claim hits controversial tender award, as Norman Arendse reveals social grants scandal implicating sports boss Gideon Sam.

By Sam Sole Author, Sam Sole and Craig Mckune
Shock and ore: Dirt flies in Sishen battle
Article
/ 10 February 2012

Shock and ore: Dirt flies in Sishen battle

The three-year battle between Imperial Crown Trading and Kumba Iron Ore for a multibillion-rand stake in Sishen is getting dirtier and dirtier.

By Lionel Faull, Sam Sole Author and Sam Sole
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Article
/ 10 February 2012

Sishen Part 2: Mystery death of a lonely official

Lawyer says a department manager died as he was about to spill the beans about controversial deal.

By Lionel Faull, Sam Sole, Stefaans Brummer & Selma Shipanga and Sam Sole Author
Sishen Part 3: Prosecutor takes flak
Article
/ 10 February 2012

Sishen Part 3: Prosecutor takes flak

Observers fear Glynnis Breytenbach is the victim of collateral damage in the battle between the Sishen mining rivals.

By Lionel Faull, Sam Sole, Stefaans Brummer & Selma Shipanga and Sam Sole Author
Serb assassin’s shadowy associates
Article
/ 13 January 2012

Serb assassin’s shadowy associates

Testimony by investigator Paul Hendrikse has linked Serbian fugitive Dobrosav Gavric to mobsters, but his lawyer says the Hawks are "throwing mud".

By Sally Evans, Sam Sole Author, Sam Sole and Craig Mckune
The intentional tourist: Assassin fears assassination
Article
/ 6 January 2012

The intentional tourist: Assassin fears assassination

A Serbian fugitive living in SA fears he will be murdered if he returns home to face justice for slaying "Arkan", a Serbian gangster and war criminal.

By Sam Sole Author and Craig Mckune
Krejcir, Gavric- how McMafia came to South Africa
Article
/ 6 January 2012

Krejcir, Gavric- how McMafia came to South Africa

The globalisation of organised crime has led to the detritus of Central Europe’s underworld — gangsters and hitmen — washing up on our own shores.

By Sam Sole Author
SAPS spy chiefs purged
Article
/ 9 December 2011

SAPS spy chiefs purged

Only one general in the unit remains in his job. The police are mum on the reasons, but sources say they are linked to conspiracy or corruption.

By Sally Evans, Sam Sole Author and Sam Sole
Donen Report: ANC bosses are not off the hook
Article
/ 9 December 2011

Donen Report: ANC bosses are not off the hook

Contrary to reports, Tokyo Sexwale and Kgalema Motlanthe still have a case to answer for the the parts they played in the Oilgate scandal.

By Sam Sole Author, Sam Sole and Stefaans Brummer
Willem Heath: from Madiba, to Kebble, and Zuma
Article
/ 2 December 2011

Willem Heath: from Madiba, to Kebble, and Zuma

Willem Heath has followed a winding road since he last headed the Special Investigating Unit.

By Sam Sole Author
The evidence that damns Mac
Article
/ 25 November 2011

The evidence that damns Mac

A trail of evidence seen by the <i>M&G</i> shows Mac Maharaj as transport minister took payment after payment from contract bidder Schabir Shaik.

By Sam Sole Author, Sam Sole and Stefaans Brummer
Mac’s catch 22: Where to now?
Article
/ 25 November 2011

Mac’s catch 22: Where to now?

Mac Maharaj faces a predicament on how to respond to the serious allegations levelled against him in media reports on his section 28 testimony.

By Sam Sole Author
The well-connected Mr KLamp
Article
/ 21 October 2011

The well-connected Mr KLamp

The Zambian fugitive behind a dubious circumcision project in KZN has friends in high places in SA, including a president, a king and an ex-spy boss.

By Lionel Faull, Sam Sole Author and Sam Sole
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Article
/ 16 September 2011

Minister vs top spooks

The most senior leaders in SA’s state security apparatus are fighting to keep their jobs

By Charles Molele, Matuma Letsoala and Sam Sole Author
Gatekeepers accused of predatory tactics
Article
/ 2 September 2011

Gatekeepers accused of predatory tactics

Trustees have accused FSB chief Dube Tshidi and attorney Tony Mostert of ‘despicable’ behaviour.

By Sam Sole Author
Mogoeng’s date with destiny
Article
/ 19 August 2011

Mogoeng’s date with destiny

The advocate who introduced the two men says the chief justice nomination should be declined.

By Sam Sole Author
Agents paid millions in submarine deal
Article
/ 12 August 2011

Agents paid millions in submarine deal

Ferrostaal probe shows submarine deal consortium paid more than $40-million to SA agents whose chief attraction was their influence on politicians.

By Sam Sole Author and Sam Sole
South African in Malawi treason case
Africa
/ 12 August 2011

South African in Malawi treason case

One of the key witnesses is a known information peddler with links to intelligence agencies.

By Theresa Chapulapula, Sam Sole Author and Sam Sole
Tobacco helps ignite mass anger
Africa
/ 29 July 2011

Tobacco helps ignite mass anger

Collusion among multinational cartels blamed for foreign exchange shortages.

By Theresa Chapulapula, Glenda Daniels and Sam Sole Author
Radebe proposes hacking probe
Article
/ 29 July 2011

Radebe proposes hacking probe

Claims made against Investec could be behind justice minister’s push for inquiry into spying.

By Sally Evans and Sam Sole Author
Why violence erupted in Ermelo
Article
/ 1 July 2011

Why violence erupted in Ermelo

An intelligence report reveals that access to jobs and tenders was at the heart of political unrest.

By Lungile Dube, Sam Sole Author and Sam Sole
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