Vivian Reddy

National

/ 11 October 2023

uMhlanga Oceans taxi rank dispute rages on

Santaco has turned down the eThekwini Municipality’s latest plan for a taxi rank in the precinct

By Lyse Comins

National

/ 8 October 2023

uMhlanga Oceans node property owners in taxi dispute

Local business and property owners say trade and values have plummeted due to taxi traffic congestion caused by the lack of a permanent public transport facility

By Lyse Comins

Article

/ 11 May 2018

Local officials destroy the fields of dreams with callous disregard

When people start protesting, it is usually the frustrated action of those who have been trying to get their local government to be accountable

By Niren Tolsi

Article

/ 16 December 2017

Sorting the saviours from the sheep

The Mail & Guardian continues its satirical guest writer series. Would-be tenderpreneur Apollo Mabuza gives us his first impressions

By Apollo Mabuza

Article

/ 9 June 2017

Energy exec on ice over nukes

Some say Yvonne Chetty may be a ‘scapegoat’ as more red flags emerge in nuclear-linked deal

By Jessica Bezuidenhout

Article

/ 9 December 2016

‘Goodwill’ Reddy will reap millions

The mogul’s share scheme in a R600m hotel will result in small investors carrying all the risk.

By Phillip De Wet

Article

/ 16 September 2016

Zuma pals clinch first nuclear deal

What appears to be the first contract for SA’s mooted nuclear build has been quietly inked.

By Jessica Bezuidenhout

Article

/ 7 November 2013

Reddy or not, here comes Madonsela

City Power’s smart meter tender review findings are still a matter of doubt, writes Lionel Faull.

By Lionel Faull

Article

/ 23 August 2013

City Power defies Vivian Reddy tender probe

Utility has bought hundreds of Edison meters in spite of a forensic investigation into the contract. Lionel Faull reports.

By Lionel Faull

Article

/ 17 May 2013

Vivian Reddy’s complaint against M&G dismissed

The press ombudsman has dismissed Durban tycoon Vivian Reddy’s complaint against the Mail & Guardian newspaper in its entirety.

By Staff Reporter

Article

/ 4 February 2013

Public protector to probe R1.25bn Reddy tender

The DA has received confirmation from the public protector that it will investigate the smart meters contract awarded to Vivian Reddy.

By Staff Reporter

Article

/ 18 January 2013

Jo’burg’s R1bn ‘present’ to Zuma benefactor

Evidence suggests that a hotly contested smart electricity meter tender, to the value of R1.25-billion, was fixed to benefit Vivian Reddy’s firm.

By Lionel Faull, Sam Sole Author and Sam Sole

Article

/ 23 November 2012

Nkandla: Reddy an unapologetic benefactor

Without Vivian Reddy’s provision of surety, FNB would not have granted a loan for President Jacob Zuma’s Nkandla property.

By Amabhungane

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Article

/ 5 March 2010

Crony capitalists on JZ’s coat-tails

Key arms deal lobbyist and apartheid-era sanctions buster Tony Georgiadis is part President Jacob Zuma’s 213-person-strong business delegation.

By Adriaan Basson

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Article

/ 3 July 2009

Casino ‘bribe’ plot thickens

Former ANC bigwig Saki Macozoma has been dragged into the fallout from allegations that Free State Premier Ace Magashule solicited a R3-million bribe.

By Staff Reporter

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Article

/ 26 June 2009

Premier’s R3-million casino ‘bribe’

Barely two months after taking office, Free State Premier Ace Magashule is fighting claims that he abused his office to solicit a R3-million bribe.

By Adriaan Basson and Mandy Rossouw

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Article

/ 29 May 2009

‘Secret agent’ Vivian Reddy

President Jacob Zuma’s sponsor is cagey about his company’s middleman activities and offshore account payments. Sam Sole reports.

By Staff Reporter

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Article

/ 21 February 2009

Rescue Reddy’s cash cures

Vivian Reddy says it’s in his nature to help struggle vets. His detractors say he is also a serial pledger to communities and charities.

By Staff Reporter

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Article

/ 11 January 2008

Zille: ANC divisions driven by greed

The deepest divisions in the African National Congress were driven not by ideology, but by greed and lust for power, Democratic Alliance leader Helen Zille said on Friday. Writing in her first online newsletter of the year, she said that given the richness of the spoils on offer, it was not surprising that bitter rivalries had developed between factions.

By Staff Reporter

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Article

/ 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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Article

/ 22 October 2004

A poor deputy president

Evidence in a forensic report suggests Zuma’s financial state was so parlous that he could never repay ‘loans’.

By Sam Sole

uMhlanga Oceans taxi rank dispute rages on

uMhlanga Oceans node property owners in taxi dispute

Local officials destroy the fields of dreams with callous disregard

Sorting the saviours from the sheep

Energy exec on ice over nukes

‘Goodwill’ Reddy will reap millions

Zuma pals clinch first nuclear deal

Reddy or not, here comes Madonsela

City Power defies Vivian Reddy tender probe

Vivian Reddy’s complaint against M&G dismissed

Public protector to probe R1.25bn Reddy tender

Jo’burg’s R1bn ‘present’ to Zuma benefactor

Nkandla: Reddy an unapologetic benefactor

Crony capitalists on JZ’s coat-tails

Casino ‘bribe’ plot thickens

Premier’s R3-million casino ‘bribe’

‘Secret agent’ Vivian Reddy

Rescue Reddy’s cash cures

Zille: ANC divisions driven by greed

Zuma charges: State intends calling 218 witnesses

A poor deputy president

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