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Former ANC KwaZulu-Natal deputy chairperson Mike Mabuyakhulu. (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images via Getty Images)
AFRICAN NATIONAL CONGRESS

ANC KwaZulu-Natal heavyweight Mike Mabuyakhulu is a free man

The former MEC is considering his options after state case against him collapsed

  • Paddy Harper
4 min read
BANDABANDA

Zoë Modiga putting together the pieces of a new era

The vocalist, instrumentalist and songwriter’s journey to becoming the only South African woman to perform at this year’s North Sea Jazz Festival follows years of dedicated work.

  • Tseliso Monaheng
11 min read
When Mike Mabuyakhulu was arrested in February, the Hawks stressed that the move was not political. (Thuli Dlamini)
ANC KWAZULU NATAL

Asset Forfeiture Unit seizes Mabuyakhulu assets over jazz festival graft probe

The KwaZulu-Natal deputy chairperson allegedly received payment for an event which did not take place

  • Paddy Harper
2 min read
Mabuyakhulu’s new lawyer, Advocate Jimmy Howse, told the court that his client only faced six charges out of the 77 charges. (ANA)
ANC

Mabuyakhulu only played a ‘peripheral role’ in R28m case — new lawyer

Mike Mabuyakhulu and seven others, appeared in the Durban Commercial Crimes Court on 77 charges, including money laundering and corruption

  • Mxolisi Mngadi
3 min read
When Mike Mabuyakhulu was arrested in February, the Hawks stressed that the move was not political. (Thuli Dlamini)
CORRUPTION

ANC KZN leader Mike Mabuyakhulu and co-accused in court over festival corruption

The charges emanate from R28-milion paid for a North Sea Jazz Festival that was supposed to take place in Durban in 2012

  • Jenna Etheridge
2 min read