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Bulelani Ngcuka: A whistleblower?

The former national director of public prosecutions was a ‘witness bearer’ and a casualty of the ominous trend in the ANC’s increasing cultural aversion to truth

Acting Chief Justice Raymond Zondo says former president Jacob Zuma had “sought to thwart” attempts by Barbara Hogan, then the public enterprises minister, to appoint a Transnet group chief executive from 2009 to replace Maria Ramos.

Zuma says the state lacks legitimate standing to charge him

The former president argues that the National Prosecuting Authority is so deeply compromised that it cannot lawfully lead evidence against him

Former president Jacob Zuma.

‘It is the state on trial’, high court told in Zuma hearing

Zuma’s lawyers say the courts should not condone unconstitutional conduct by the NPA

Former president Jacob Zuma’s numerous court appearances have been characterised by gatherings of supporters demonstrating outside the courts. (Rajesh Jantilal/AFP)

JZ’s battle to avoid ‘tainted’ trial

Former president Jacob Zuma is seeking a permanent stay of prosecution in the corruption case against him that has dragged on for 15 years

Protests against Mahumapelo brought the town to a standstill on Thursday as burning tyres and rocks were used to barricade the road.

NPA boss must vacate office – ConCourt hears

Advocate for Freedom Under Law, Wim Trengove SC says any outcome that leaves Shaun Abrahams in office would make a mockery of the Constitution

Hawks spokesperson Hangwani Mulaudzi this week confirmed that the Hawks were investigating the bribery claims against Zuma

Zuma makes NPA representations at the eleventh hour

The representations were initially supposed to be submitted in November 2017, but NPA head Shaun Abrahams extended the deadline to January 31, 2018

Pillay was suspended twice — the first time on December 5 2014 which he challenged and was reinstated, and again on January 21 2015 — as he was instrumental in setting up the “rogue unit”. (David Harrison/MG)

Editorial: The wheel turns and cronies burn

Given the faction-ridden nature of South African politics and the deep divisions in the ANC a further turn of the wheel is quite conceivable.

DA leader Helen Zille.

DA to receive more spy tapes documents

The DA will spend the next week analysing more documents relating to a 2009 decision to drop corruption charges against President Jacob Zuma.

Bulelani Ngcuka

Spy tapes: Ngcuka says he is not to blame

Bulelani Ngcuka has come out strongly against suggestions that his conduct was to blame for the dropping of corruption charges against Jacob Zuma.

The NPA still wants the settlement agreement between Zuma and Nxasana set aside

New skeleton leaps out of NPA cupboard

Controversy rocks the NPA as its head was refused security clearance for not disclosing that he killed a man. But Mxolisi Nxasana insists it’s a plot.

Bulelani Ngcuka

Public prosecutions: The poisoned-chalice job

Past national directors of public prosecutions have struggled to remain untainted by political machinations.

President Jacob Zuma.

The Zuma spy tapes that just won’t go away

The DA will try to force a court order on the NPA to turn in records, including the spy tapes, that led to charges against Jacob Zuma being dropped.

Judge Willie Seriti allowed the phone-tapping that eventually freed Jacob Zuma.

Arms deal: Conflict of interest twist raises alarm

Arms Procurement Commission chairperson Judge Willie Seriti’s previous role in getting President Zuma off the hook could cast a shadow over its work.

Zuma fraud charges not laid to rest

Zuma fraud charges not laid to rest

The Supreme Court of Appeal says the NPA should provide a record of why it dropped Jacob Zuma’s fraud charges — reigniting the debate.

Secrets and Stalingrad in appeal court

Secrets and Stalingrad in appeal court

Kemp J Kemp SC goes into battle to protect his long time client Jacob Zuma at the Supreme Court of Appeal.

ANC nominations for top jobs begin in October

Zuma’s counsel: Case reviewable but not right now

President Jacob Zuma’s counsel has conceded his dropped corruption charges "can be revisited at any time", but tried to ensure this would not be done.

Corruption: Zuma has his (Groundhog) day in court

Corruption: Zuma has his (Groundhog) day in court

President Jacob Zuma will have to return to court on Wednesday in an attempt to prevent an investigation into his alleged corruption.

One final honk

The 200th edition of Converse is also its last: a swansong timed to coincide with South Africa’s National Press Freedom Day.

Back to school: Zille’s ‘refugee’ sums don’t add up

DA calls for probe into hacking claims

DA leader Helen Zille has called on President Jacob Zuma to investigate allegations that state security agencies hack people’s phones.

Court hears decision on Zuma’s case is reviewable

DA seeks access to spy-tapes report

The DA is to apply for access to a secret report on how spy tapes were passed on to lawyers defending President Jacob Zuma against criminal charges.