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How graft arrests came together

National Khaya Koko, Sabelo Skiti & Paddy Harper - 8 Oct 2020

Learning from its failure to turn the Schabir Shaik conviction into one for Jacob Zuma, the state is now building an effective system for catching thieves. Khaya Koko, Sabelo Skiti and Paddy Harper take a look behind the scenes at how law enforcement agencies have started creating consequences for the corrupt

Seriti report slammed by Open Secrets and Shadow World Investigations

National Sarah Smit - 20 Aug 2020

Last year, the high court set aside the findings of the commission of inquiry into the arms deal scandal. Now activists are calling on the judicial conduct committee to investigate the judges in charge

New delay in Zuma case as Thales challenges racketeering charges

Politics Paddy Harper - 23 Jun 2020

The former president’s bid for an October trial date seems set to fail

Nxamalala contracts the Shaiks

Analysis Paddy Harper - 7 Feb 2020

There is no name yet for Jacob Zuma’s medical condition, but he obviously doubts the NHI can cure it

Arrest warrant issued for no-show Zuma

Article Paddy Harper - 4 Feb 2020

The high court wants more details about the nature of the illness preventing the former president from appearing on corruption charges

A stay of prosecution for Zuma would threaten the rule of law — state

Article Franny Rabkin - 23 May 2019

State argues that it is important for the law to treat important public officials the same as everybody else

JZ’s battle to avoid ‘tainted’ trial

Article Franny Rabkin - 17 May 2019

Former president Jacob Zuma is seeking a permanent stay of prosecution in the corruption case against him that has dragged on for 15 years

Zuma stay of prosecution application must be dismissed, NPA argues

Article Jeanette Chabalala - 12 Mar 2019

The prosecuting authority believes there is a strong case against the former president

Check, my mate was right

Article Paddy Harper - 2 Nov 2018

The smart lawyer’s money was on Zuma screwing the system – and Gigaba, well, himself

JZ’s legal options unpacked

Article Franny Rabkin - 27 Jul 2018

There’s a good chance the ex-president’s new heavyweights will claim he won’t get a fair trial

I dug Winnie, she stood her ground

Article Paddy Harper - 6 Apr 2018

Daddy did too, finding time to visit her family while his own reckoning looms

Zuma’s been served

Article Raeesa Pather - 26 Mar 2018

An indictment has been served on former president Jacob Zuma

Zuma to receive official summons to be in court in April

Article Jeanette Chabalala - 25 Mar 2018

Former president Jacob Zuma is expected to be issued with a summons this week to appear in the Durban High Court in April on corruption charges

Zuma will be handled like ‘any other’

Article Paddy Harper - 23 Mar 2018

KZN prosecutions boss, advocate Moipone Noko, said she will treat Jacob Zuma’s impending corruption case like “any other” high-profile matter

Schabir Shaik speaks: The law must take its course

Article Kaveel Singh - 16 Mar 2018

One-time financial advisor to former president Jacob Zuma, Schabir Shaik's comment was brief but spoke volumes

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