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The finance minister, his son and the Mozambican refinery

Siyabonga Nene asked the PIC to finance a huge investment in Mozambique. He didn’t get that for himself

SAA chair Dudu Myeni.

How Myeni broke SAA

Insiders have revealed how Dudu Myeni, a close friend of Jacob Zuma’s, is steering the national carrier straight towards a calamitous debt mountain.

The most controversial deal linked to Tokyo Sexwale involved Israeli billionaire Dan Gertler
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Why Tokyo Sexwale is wrong for Fifa

Sexwale’s past is littered with controversies involving secretive business deals and problematic partners.

The most controversial deal linked to Tokyo Sexwale involved Israeli billionaire Dan Gertler
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Why Tokyo Sexwale is wrong for Fifa

Sexwale’s past is littered with controversies involving secretive business deals and problematic partners.

Chancellor House was reportedly paid a ‘success fee’ after Hitach Power Africa’s bid was given the green light.

ANC front bids for power station

Despite party policy and an investigation, Chancellor House is again trying to cash in on state contracts.

Thabo Mbeki and Jacob Zuma. Photo: Supplied

Zuma: Mbeki offered me a R20m bribe

The president claims in court papers that his predecessor offered him R20m to go quietly.

The Freedom Front Plus wants clarity over the Nkandla report.

Madonsela launches counter-attack against ministers

Thuli Madonsela has criticised claims her draft Nkandla report jeopardises Jacob Zuma’s security, while revealing "resistance to the investigation".

Duduzile and Phumzile Zuma during their joint coming-of-age ceremony at the Zuma homestead in Nkandla. Did Duduzile benefit from the Gold Fields empowerment deal? (Gallo)

Gold Fields link to Duduzile Zuma

President Jacob Zuma’s daughter has declared that she owns or will own shares in the controversial mining company.

Jerome Brauns [Photo:Gallo]

Gold Fields: Jerome Brauns versus Paul Weiss

Jerome Brauns [Photo:Gallo]

Mokotedi Mpshe’s decision to drop corruption charges went against advice, memos show. (Lisa Skinner, M&G)

Spy tapes: Explosive and under wraps

The continued cover-up reveals the precariousness of the NPA’s Zuma ruling.

Authorities have been urged to investigate a hedge fund after it funded a $100m loan that allegedly helped Mugabe to steal the 2008 elections.

Did US investors flout sanctions to help Mugabe?

Authorities have been urged to investigate a hedge fund after it funded a $100m loan that allegedly helped Mugabe to steal the 2008 elections.

When building started at Nkandla in 2009

Finding truth in a culture of secrecy

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Nkandla: the story so far

GRAPHIC: The story of Jacob Zuma’s private residence since his inauguration in 2009.

The Constitutional Court.

Intelligence Bill gives free rein to Big Brother’s eavesdroppers

Loopholes in draft legislation would give intelligence agencies a backdoor to your communications, no judicial oversight required.

Lesotho MP implicated in student-rent fraud

Former Lesotho Trade Minister benefited from a government scheme intended to pay the rent of students studying in South Africa

Schabir Shaik said his donation was meant to allow Jacob Zuma to ­concentrate on his political work.

Shaik millions ‘for Zuma’s children’

Fraudster and President Jacob Zuma’s former financial adviser Schabir Shaik claims the money did not buy him any commercial benefits.

Fraudster claims the money did not buy him any commercial benefits.

Shaik millions ‘for Zuma’s children’

Fraudster claims the money did not buy him any commercial benefits.

Warped tender delays psychiatric hospital for years

A forensic probe reveals a litany of deals among connected individuals as well as escalating costs.

Social grants tender: Zuma lawyer’s role queried

Officials differ on whether Hulley responded to critical questions about a grants tender.

The ANC secretary general Gwede Mantashe has hinted at a court challenge following public protector Thuli Madonsela’s report on Nkandla.

Zuma payments: Of battleships and Nkandla

The financing of the Nkandla project makes it clear that Jacob Zuma’s home is built on shaky foundations of friends and would-be favours.