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Schabir Shaik

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/ 13 April 2012

Jacob Zuma is confident of his innocence

Floyd Shivambu’s call for charges to be reinstated against Jacob Zuma smacks of opportunism, says the Young Communist League’s <b>Buti Manamela</b>.

By Staff Reporter
Payback time: Shaik wants R2m from Zuma
Article
/ 22 January 2012

Payback time: Shaik wants R2m from Zuma

Convicted fraudster Schabir Shaik is demanding a presidential pardon and the repayment of a claimed R2-million loan to President Jacob Zuma.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 15 December 2011

Thabo’s boys vs Vula’s boys — the sequel

The rows over Mac Maharaj and Willem Heath are a new phase in an old war between the acolytes of Thabo Mbeki and the minds behind Operation Vula.

By Staff Reporter
The Schabir Shaik guide to healthy living
Article
/ 29 November 2011

The Schabir Shaik guide to healthy living

What keeps Schabir Shaik so healthy 1 001 days after his release from prison on medical parole? We give you a peek into his guide to healthy living.

By Chris Roper and Lisa Van Wyk
Maharaj lawyer: No charges against City Press — yet
Article
/ 28 November 2011

Maharaj lawyer: No charges against City Press — yet

Mac Maharaj has not yet decided whether to press charges against <i>City Press</i> for republishing portions of his 2003 interview with the Scorpions.

By Staff Reporter
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
Mac Maharaj and controversy: A timeline
Article
/ 22 November 2011

Mac Maharaj and controversy: A timeline

The Mail & Guardian takes a look at presidential spokesperson Mac Maharaj’s brushes with controversy over the years.

By Nickolaus Bauer
More Maharaj revelations come to light
Article
/ 20 November 2011

More Maharaj revelations come to light

President Jacob Zuma’s spokesperson Mac Maharaj stands accused of receiving millions in bribes from French arms maker Thales.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 1 November 2011

Zuma: Yes, I’ll testify at the arms deal probe

President Jacob Zuma says he will testify at the inquiry into the multi-billion rand arms deal.

By Staff Reporter
All the president’s assets
Article
/ 29 July 2011

All the president’s assets

President Jacob Zuma’s disclosures raise more questions than they answer.

By Amabhungane
The memo that sank the arms probe
Article
/ 3 June 2011

The memo that sank the arms probe

A ‘poorly drafted’ six-page document informed the decision to end the arms deal investigation.

By Stefaans Brummer
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Article
/ 30 May 2011

Schabir Shaik beaten up at Durban golf course

Fraud convict Schabir Shaik was beaten up a few weeks ago on a golf course in Durban, it emerged over the weekend.

By Miranda Andrew
Police investigation into Shaik ‘incomplete’
Article
/ 12 April 2011

Police investigation into Shaik ‘incomplete’

The NPA has handed the docket on Schabir Shaik’s alleged assault of a journalist back to the police for further investigation.

By Staff Reporter
No decision yet on Shaik prosecution
Article
/ 5 April 2011

No decision yet on Shaik prosecution

The KZN prosecuting authority hasn’t yet decided whether to prosecute fraud convict Schabir Shaik for allegedly assaulting a journalist, the NPA says.

By Staff Reporter
Shaik spotting
Article
/ 31 March 2011

Shaik spotting

Fraud convict Schabir Shaik is regularly in violation of his controversial medical parole. We drew up a map of his most memorable appearances.

By Verashni Pillay and Lisa Van Wyk
DA: Jo’burg crime unit to investigate Shaik
Article
/ 30 March 2011

DA: Jo’burg crime unit to investigate Shaik

The commercial crimes unit will investigate fraud convict Schabir Shaik’s alleged breach of the Companies Act.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 28 March 2011

DA lays charges against Shaik

The DA on Monday laid charges against convicted fraudster Schabir Shaik after reports that he is still listed as a director of a company.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 28 March 2011

Letters to the Editor: March 25

<i>M&G</i> readers share their thoughts on Jimmy Manyi, Patricia de Lille, Japan’s nuclear crisis and more.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 27 March 2011

Shaik still listed as company director

Fraud convict Schabir Shaik is still listed as a director of a company that was involved in SA’s arms deal, in contravention of the Companies Act.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 24 March 2011

Rent an Indian

Every South African politician needs one, says <b>Verashni Pillay</b>

By Verashni Pillay
Prosecutors look into assault complaint against Shaik
Article
/ 22 March 2011

Prosecutors look into assault complaint against Shaik

Prosecuting authorities have received the police docket relating to fraud convict Schabir Shaik’s alleged assault of a reporter.

By Staff Reporter
Cracks appear in the Shaik family edifice
Article
/ 18 March 2011

Cracks appear in the Shaik family edifice

Fraud convict Schabir Shaik has "disappointed" his family, a strategically placed family insider told the <em>Mail & Guardian</em> this week.

By Mandy Rossouw
Shaik released on Wednesday afternoon
Article
/ 16 March 2011

Shaik released on Wednesday afternoon

Convicted fraudster Schabir Shaik was released from prison on Wednesday afternoon after being arrested for allegedly violating his parole conditions.

By Bongani Mthembu
Govt mum on Schabir Shaik
Article
/ 16 March 2011

Govt mum on Schabir Shaik

The correctional services department has declined any further comment on Schabir Shaik’s temporary re-imprisonment and parole review board hearing.

By Staff Reporter
Shaik placed in prison’s hospital wing
Article
/ 15 March 2011

Shaik placed in prison’s hospital wing

Schabir Shaik has been placed in the hospital wing of prison while he awaits the outcome of a probe into allegations of assault and parole violations.

By Staff Reporter
Action against Schabir Shaik welcomed
Article
/ 14 March 2011

Action against Schabir Shaik welcomed

Opposition political parties on Monday welcomed the re-incarceration of fraud convict Schabir Shaik.

By Vuvu Vena and Sapa Afp
Schabir Shaik arrested
Article
/ 14 March 2011

Schabir Shaik arrested

Fraud convict Schabir Shaik has been arrested, it was reported on Monday.

By Sapa Afp and Mg Reporter
Tutu targets Zuma, arms deal
Article
/ 9 March 2011

Tutu targets Zuma, arms deal

Archbishop Desmond Tutu on Wednesday passed wide-ranging criticisms of President Jacob Zuma and his administration.

By Richard Davies
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Article
/ 7 March 2011

Shaik to meet parole board over golf course report

Shabir Shaik will meet the parole board soon to discuss an allegation that he assaulted a reporter watching him playing golf.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 27 February 2011

Schabir Shaik accused of assaulting journalist

The Democratic Alliance on Sunday called for a full investigation into fraud convict Schabir Shaik’s alleged assault of a journalist.

By Staff Reporter
Arms deal probe (2000-2010)
Article
/ 15 October 2010

Arms deal probe (2000-2010)

The arms deal investigation is dead. After a decade of investigators’ blood, sweat and tears, Hawks boss Anwa Dramat has effectively buried the probe.

By Sam Sole Author, Adriaan Basson, Gcina Ntsaluba and Stefaans Brmmer
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