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Article Luke Feltham - 10 May 2018

The La Liga champion's visit is seen as a major score not just for the Pretoria club, but South African football as a whole

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What in the world is up at Safa?

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A delayed elective congress and ongoing Bafana bungles place the body's credibility on the line

In the shadow of #ANC54

Article Lucas Ledwaba - 18 Dec 2017

As Nasrec heats up, residents of nearby Soweto hope for an ANC that will do better

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Salim Essa exits Trillian, company at the heart of state capture allegations

Article Staff Reporter - 26 Jul 2017

Salim Essa has sold his 60% stake in Trillian Capital Partners to CEO Eric Wood, now majority shareholder.

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A timeline of scandal: The reach of Gupta-associated Trillian into state money

Article Raeesa Pather - 20 Jul 2017

With a history of allegations stacked up against it, Trillian has become one of the firms at the heart of state capture.

Ugly truth about ‘Gupta company’

Article Staff Reporter - 30 Jun 2017

'Patently false and dishonest': A new report blows open Trillian state capture case and a last-gasp bid to halt its release by ousting Tokyo Sexwale

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Trillian to respond to damning state capture report

Article Staff Reporter - 29 Jun 2017

Nonexecutive chair Tokyo Sexwale released the report on, among other things, claims that Trillion irregularly scored millions from state contracts.

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Sexwale-linked company in Gupta mine funding scandal

Article Staff Reporter - 4 Nov 2016

A trio of companies “paid” R235-million towards the Guptas' bill for Optimum Coal.

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Tokyo Sexwale to probe shock Trillian Gupta, Nenegate allegations

Article Staff Reporter - 26 Oct 2016

Sexwale is planning an investigation into allegations that Trillian staff had pre-knowledge that President Zuma was going to replace Nhlanhla Nene.

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US bribes probe points to Sexwale

Article Staff Reporter - 7 Oct 2016

A self-confessed fixer claims he passed on money to secure mining rights in many African countries

US probe links Cape tycoon to mining rights bribery in Africa

Article Craig Mckune & - 18 Aug 2016

Politically-linked multimillionaire Walter Hennig has been associated with the bribery of officials in three African countries for mining rights.

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Tokyo Sexwale speaks out on finance minister debacle

Article Staff Reporter - 16 Dec 2015

The former Cabinet minister has criticised President Jacob Zuma, saying he had backtracked in the wake of serious economic repercussions.

Editorial: Fifa must say no to cagey Tokyo

Article Drew Forrest - 30 Oct 2015

Sexwale’s opaque and controversial business dealings, particularly on our continent, raise obvious questions about whether he has the right profile.

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Tokyo Sexwale runs for FIFA presidency

Article Sibongile Khumalo - 26 Oct 2015

Anti-apartheid stalwart and controversial businessperson Tokyo Sexwale is bidding to replace Sepp Blatter to become the first African FIFA president.

Dirco tackles travel restrictions after Sexwale’s arrest

Article Sapa - 28 Oct 2013

Following Tokyo Sexwale's detainment, Dirco says it will push ahead in its bid to rectify US travel restrictions on some former freedom fighters.

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