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Schabir Shaik

Arrest warrant issued for no-show Zuma
Article
/ 4 February 2020

Arrest warrant issued for no-show Zuma

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

By Paddy Harper
A stay of prosecution for Zuma would threaten the rule of law — state
Article
/ 23 May 2019

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

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

By Franny Rabkin
Stay of prosecution or of justice?
Article
/ 22 May 2019

Stay of prosecution or of justice?

Jacob Zuma’s lawyer says he is the victim of a ‘pattern of behaviour’ that has made his name synonymous with corruption

By Niren Tolsi
JZ’s battle to avoid ‘tainted’ trial
Article
/ 17 May 2019

JZ’s battle to avoid ‘tainted’ trial

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

By Franny Rabkin
Zuma stay of prosecution application must be dismissed, NPA argues
Article
/ 12 March 2019

Zuma stay of prosecution application must be dismissed, NPA argues

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

By Jeanette Chabalala
Check, my mate was right
Article
/ 2 November 2018

Check, my mate was right

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

By Paddy Harper
JZ’s legal options unpacked
Article
/ 27 July 2018

JZ’s legal options unpacked

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

By Franny Rabkin
I dug Winnie, she stood her ground
Article
/ 6 April 2018

I dug Winnie, she stood her ground

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

By Paddy Harper
Zuma’s been served
Article
/ 26 March 2018

Zuma’s been served

An indictment has been served on former president Jacob Zuma

By Raeesa Pather
Zuma to receive official summons to be in court in April
Article
/ 25 March 2018

Zuma to receive official summons to be in court in April

​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

By Jeanette Chabalala
Zuma will be handled like ‘any other’
Article
/ 23 March 2018

Zuma will be handled like ‘any other’

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

By Paddy Harper
Schabir Shaik speaks: The law must take its course
Article
/ 16 March 2018

Schabir Shaik speaks: The law must take its course

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

By Kaveel Singh
In court, Zuma will face all the ghosts of deals past
Article
/ 16 March 2018

In court, Zuma will face all the ghosts of deals past

The former president has continually asked for his day in court. He’s now about to get it. Finally.

By Beauregard Tromp and Khadija Patel
Zuma charges loom over KZN campaign
Article
/ 16 March 2018

Zuma charges loom over KZN campaign

Abrahams is soon expected to announce whether or not to charge Zuma for payments he received from jailed tenderpreneur Schabir Shaik

By Paddy Harper
Zuma’s five biggest career scandals
Article
/ 15 February 2018

Zuma’s five biggest career scandals

Zuma’s resignation has brought to an end a controversial and turbulent period in South Africa’s political history.

By Afp And and Staff Reporter
Guns blazing or sweet surrender?
Article
/ 2 February 2018

Guns blazing or sweet surrender?

All eyes are on Jacob Zuma as South Africa tries to anticipate his next move

By Paddy Harper
We mourn a friend and fighter as Zuma jols in Nigeria
Article
/ 19 October 2017

We mourn a friend and fighter as Zuma jols in Nigeria

Photographer, filmmaker and activist Peter McKenzie — ‘who wielded his camera the way other people use petrol bombs or saxophones’ — has died

By Paddy Harper
Unearthing a buried trail of lies of Mac Maharaj’s relationship with Shaik
Article
/ 5 October 2017

Unearthing a buried trail of lies of Mac Maharaj’s relationship with Shaik

​Documents seen by the M&G have reopened questions on a Scorpion investigation regarding a series of payments to the presidential spokesperson.

By Amabhungane
DA wants Schabir Shaik’s medical parole reviewed
Article
/ 31 July 2017

DA wants Schabir Shaik’s medical parole reviewed

Shaik was released on medical parole on March 3, 2009, after serving just more than two years of a 15 year sentence for corruption.

By Staff Reporter
Schabir Shaik on Julius Malema: This fool is misinformed
Article
/ 31 July 2017

Schabir Shaik on Julius Malema: This fool is misinformed

The controversial businessperson has lashed out at the EFF leader after he accused Indian businesses of exploitation and monopolising the KZN economy.

By Zohra Teke
Arms deal ‘the shakiest acquisition I have ever seen’
Analysis
/ 10 March 2015

Arms deal ‘the shakiest acquisition I have ever seen’

Richard Young has argued at the arms deal commission that the tender process employed was illogical and illegitimate.

By Sarah Evans
Chippy Shaik brings renewed interest to arms deal
Article
/ 10 November 2014

Chippy Shaik brings renewed interest to arms deal

Evidence given at the inquiry by government’s head of acquisitions during the arms deal might contain at least one controversy previously introduced.

By Sarah Evans
Arms deal critic slates commission’s handling of witness testimonies
Article
/ 6 November 2013

Arms deal critic slates commission’s handling of witness testimonies

Dr Richard Young, a losing bidder to be a supplier in the arms deal, has criticised the commission over its handling of government witnesses.

By Sarah Evans
Shaik denies new assault allegations
Article
/ 14 October 2013

Shaik denies new assault allegations

Schabir Shaik has denied a claim by a caddie that the convicted fraudster beat him with a golf club, slapped him and called him a "k***".

By Sapa
Maharaj’s lawyer Rudi Krause responds
Article
/ 31 January 2013

Maharaj’s lawyer Rudi Krause responds

Mac Maharaj’s lawyer, Rudi Krause responds to questions by the Mail & Guardian.

By Letters
Shaik millions ‘for Zuma’s children’
Article
/ 14 December 2012

Shaik millions ‘for Zuma’s children’

Fraudster and President Jacob Zuma’s former financial adviser Schabir Shaik claims the money did not buy him any commercial benefits.

By Sarah Evans, Nelly Shamase and Stefaans Brummer
Zuma: The ‘kept politician’
Article
/ 7 December 2012

Zuma: The ‘kept politician’

An auditors’ report lays bare how a range of benefactors funded a reckless president’s lifestyle by more than R7-million.

By AmaBhungane team and Amabhungane
Auditors’ secret report reveals how millions flowed to President Zuma
Article
/ 7 December 2012

Auditors’ secret report reveals how millions flowed to President Zuma

Exposed: An auditors’ report lays bare how a range of benefactors funded a reckless president’s lifestyle by more than R7-million.

By Sam Sole Author, Sam Sole and Stefaans Brummer
The kept politician: Zuma’s willing benefactors
Article
/ 6 December 2012

The kept politician: Zuma’s willing benefactors

Here are the people the auditors’ report identifies as having paid more than R7-million to benefit Jacob Zuma between 1995 and 2006.

By Sam Sole Author, Sam Sole and Stefaans Brummer
Did arms firm Thales pay Maharaj’s bill?
Article
/ 30 November 2012

Did arms firm Thales pay Maharaj’s bill?

The French defence company that paid bribes to Schabir Shaik, allegedly funded Maharaj’s bid to stop Scorpions from getting his wife’s bank records.

By Sam Sole Author, Sam Sole and Stefaans Brummer
Selebi paroled on medical grounds
Article
/ 20 July 2012

Selebi paroled on medical grounds

The reaction to the parole ruling of Jackie Selebi has shown the shadow of Schabir Shaik is still haunting South Africa’s medical parole procedure.

By Faranaaz Parker
Remission of prison sentences a ‘red herring’
Article
/ 30 April 2012

Remission of prison sentences a ‘red herring’

A prison expert warns that linking the remission of sentences to overcrowding in prisons is a red herring that detracts from the real problem.

By Faranaaz Parker
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