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KHAYA KOKO: Raymond Zondo, the ‘attention-seeking Barry White’
The Chief Justice preaches about the ills of corruption, yet hasn’t named media houses and journalists who benefitted from the SSA’s Project Wave
Zondo fails to name captured journalists
A covert undertaking, Operation Wave, paid out R48-million to journalists and media houses from state security funds
Khaya Koko: The theatre that is our journalism
Journalists’ voices should be the very loudest in calling for the culling of the corrupt among us
Zondo commission: Fraser personally signed off on SSA payments to ANA
Journalists who received payments from the state security agency will be named only once the Zondo commission has notified them in writing
Presidency slams Gordhan arrest rumours
The Sunday Times reported on the ‘imminent arrest’ of Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan in relation to the SARS ‘rogue unit’.
DA vows to challenge Deputy Speaker’s ruling in court
Deputy Speaker Lechesa Tsenoli ruled that DA leader Mmusi Maimane’s calling President Jacob Zuma an “accused criminal” in Parliament was out of order.
Cabinet calls on South Africans not to pressure NPA on spy tapes ruling
The Cabinet has asked South Africans to refrain from pressuring the NPA while it evaluated whether to proceed with corruption charges against Zuma.
Justice Minister Masutha approves special leave for Judge Jansen
Judge Mabel Jansen caused outrage on social media after her Facebook remarks saying that rape was part of black people’s culture went viral this week.
Denel sticks to its guns in dispute with Gordhan
Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan has described the company as “arrogant and belligerent” regarding its joint venture with VR Laser Asia.
DA refers alleged racist remarks by Judge Mabel Jansen to JSC
The Democratic Alliance wants the Judicial Services Commission to determine whether an investigation into Jansen’s comments on Facebook is in order.
DA wants human rights commission to probe EFF MP’s use of k-word in Parliament
During a heated exchange in Parliament on Tuesday, EFF MP Nazier Paulsen referred to DA MP Yusuf Cassim as a “Zionist sell-out kaffir”.
Denel ‘sets the record straight’ following media reports
Over the past months, Denel has been “under tremendous media attack and scrutiny”, the board said in a statement released on Saturday.
Treasury warns Denel of disciplinary action over Gupta deal
Recent reports have suggested that arms manufacturer Denel have not followed the correct legal procedures in their dealings with the Gupta family.
ANC discourages members from ‘speaking out’ ahead of manifesto launch
The ANC discouraged members from speaking out against Zuma and the party on Wednesday, and said it was harming the party.
Zuma must stay – ANC leagues in Gauteng
The ANC Women’s League, Youth League and Mkonto we Sizwe Military Veterans in Gauteng said on Wednesday that they stand by Zuma.