Thales International

/ 16 November 2018

Zuma expected to file papers seeking a permanent stay of prosecution

Zuma’s counsel argued that the case had a 17-year history and that it would be impossible for them to prepare in a month

By Jeanette Chabalala

Article

/ 28 September 2014

ANC: No donation from French arms company

The ANC has denied new details that have emerged on how bribes were paid to the ANC and Jacob Zuma, using code words such as “Eiffel Tower”.

By Verashni Pillay

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/ 2 June 2008

Political parties suggest Hlophe should step down

Cape Town Judge President John Hlophe must step down, political parties said on Sunday. Hlophe is accused of attempting to influence the Constitutional Court’s decision over search-and-seizure raids carried out by the Scorpions on properties of Jacob Zuma and French arms manufacturing giant Thint.

By Staff Reporter

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/ 30 May 2008

Hlophe accused of Zuma interference

Cape Judge President John Hlophe has been accused of attempting to influence the Constitutional Court’s decision over search-and-seizure raids carried out by the Scorpions on properties of African National Congress president Jacob Zuma and French arms manufacturing giant Thint.

By Giordano Stolley

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/ 29 May 2008

Disbanding Scorpions ‘will protect politicians’

The disbanding of the Scorpions will protect corrupt and criminal politicians from prosecution, the deputy director of Public Prosecutions warned on Thursday. The Directorate of Special Operations, also known as the Scorpions, would lose its ability to independently investigate government officials if it was incorporated into the police, said Billy Downer, SC.

By Fienie Grobler

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/ 13 March 2008

Zuma: Court reserves judgement

African National Congress president Jacob Zuma’s last-ditch bid to prevent key documents from being used against him came to an end on Wednesday when the Constitutional Court reserved judgement. On Thursday, Zuma stayed away from the court building.

By Giordano Stolley and Jenni Ogrady

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/ 13 March 2008

Mauritian documents may never be used

The documents the state is seeking to obtain from Mauritius may never be used against African National Congress president Jacob Zuma, the Constitutional Court heard on Thursday. State advocate Wim Trengove said evidence gathered ”does not automatically become evidence before the court”.

By Giordano Stolley

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/ 13 March 2008

Zuma’s court bid enters third day

African National Congress president Jacob Zuma’s attempt to have search-and-seizure raids as well as a letter requesting documents from Mauritius ruled invalid was set to enter a third day at the Constitutional Court in Johannesburg on Thursday.

By Giordano Stolley

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/ 11 March 2008

Zuma in court: ‘What should be in warrant?’

There is no statute determining exactly what provisions should be in a search warrant, the Constitutional Court heard on Tuesday as African National Congress president Jacob Zuma and French arms company Thint began a last-ditch bid to prevent key documents from being used against them.

By Staff Reporter

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/ 11 March 2008

Zuma’s legal battle continues

African National Congress president Jacob Zuma arrived at the Constitutional Court on Tuesday amid a heavy security presence and the sound of camera shutters as photographers attempted to shoot pictures. A heavy police presence was visible around the court buildings while journalists packed the press gallery trying to get a view of Zuma.

By Staff Reporter

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/ 15 January 2008

NPA: Zuma’s Concourt bid won’t affect trial

African National Congress president Jacob Zuma’s bid to have search-and-seizure raids declared unconstitutional will not derail the state’s case against him and French arms company Thint, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said on Tuesday.

By Staff Reporter

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/ 9 January 2008

See you in court, arms firm tells NPA

Jacob Zuma’s two co-accused — the two South African subsidiaries of French arms manufacturer Thales International — are not making any plans to go to court before the August date set by the National Prosecuting Authority [NPA]. ”We will meet them [the NPA] on the 4th of August,” said lawyer Ajay Sooklal.

By Staff Reporter

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/ 2 January 2008

Zuma charges: NPA denies political interference

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) on Tuesday denied that the decision to prosecute African National Congress president Jacob Zuma had been forced upon it by Zuma’s opponents. ”The decision has been made by the NPA and the NPA alone,” said NPA spokesperson Tlali Tlali in a statement.

By Giordano Stolley

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/ 1 January 2008

Prosecution alleges Shaik paid thousands for Zuma kids

Fraud convict Schabir Shaik is alleged to have spent in excess of R800Â 000 on Jacob Zuma’s children — footing an education bill of close to R500Â 000. Not only is he alleged to have paid the education fees of the African National Congress president’s children, but he and his companies allegedly forked out more than R200Â 000.

By Giordano Stolley

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/ 31 December 2007

Zuma charges: State intends calling 218 witnesses

The state has identified a list of 218 witnesses it intends calling to testify in its case against African National Congress (ANC) president Jacob Zuma. Attached to the indictment, filed in the Pietermaritzburg High Court, the list of witnesses includes Independent Democrat party leader Patricia de Lille and former ANC MP Andrew Feinstein.

By Staff Reporter

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/ 15 December 2007

Scorpions reveal new Zuma evidence

<a href="http://www.mg.co.za/specialreport.aspx?area=zuma_report"><img src="http://www.mg.co.za/ContentImages/243078/zuma.jpg" align=left border=0></a>New allegations against African National Congress deputy president Jacob Zuma have been included in an affidavit before the Constitutional Court, South African Broadcasting Corporation news reported on Friday. Johan du Plooy, a senior special investigator for the Scorpions, said investigations had uncovered substantial new evidence against Zuma.

By Staff Reporter

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/ 29 November 2007

Zuma raids: ‘Judicial process’ divided

Jacob Zuma and his lawyer Michael Hulley are claiming in papers filed with the Constitutional Court on Wednesday that search-and-seizure raids by the Scorpions invaded their constitutional right to privacy, and dignity.

By Staff Reporter

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/ 21 September 2007

Judgement reserved in Zuma documents hearing

Judgement was reserved by the Supreme Court of Appeal on Friday in the appeal hearing of Jacob Zuma and French arms company Thint against efforts by the national director of public prosecutions to get original documents from Mauritius related to investigations against them.

By Andre Grobler

Zuma expected to file papers seeking a permanent stay of prosecution

ANC: No donation from French arms company

Political parties suggest Hlophe should step down

Hlophe accused of Zuma interference

Disbanding Scorpions ‘will protect politicians’

Zuma: Court reserves judgement

Mauritian documents may never be used

Zuma’s court bid enters third day

Zuma in court: ‘What should be in warrant?’

Zuma’s legal battle continues

NPA: Zuma’s Concourt bid won’t affect trial

See you in court, arms firm tells NPA

Zuma charges: NPA denies political interference

Prosecution alleges Shaik paid thousands for Zuma kids

Zuma charges: State intends calling 218 witnesses

Scorpions reveal new Zuma evidence

Zuma raids: ‘Judicial process’ divided

Judgement reserved in Zuma documents hearing

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