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Ajay Gupta cooperated over brothers' arrest in South Africa corruption scandal

Ajay Gupta has avoided arrest with Pretoria's blessing, while his two younger brothers are being held in Dubai over a major state graft scandal in South Africa. Sources say the eldest brother's cooperation aided his siblings' arrest. [...]

Published on 14.07.2022 at 05:00 GMT Reading time 2 minutes

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Dubai's silence over Gupta brothers' whereabouts causing panic in Pretoria

None of South Africa's recent attempts to make contact with the UAE regarding the Gupta brothers have been successful. South African authorities are no longer sure that the two businessmen are being held in Dubai and are concerned that they may be granted asylum in central Africa.

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Oppenheimer family sees opportunity in VIP terminal's uncertain future

Faced with the withdrawal of Denel, Fireblade Aviation - owned by Oppenheimer Generations - needs to negotiate a new lease with the South African Airports Company. At stake is the continued use of the luxury private-jet owners terminal in Johannesburg.

Subscribers only Infrastructure 25.08.2022

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Prosecutor's office struggles to pursue Gupta case

Although the extradition request for Atul and Rajesh Gupta has been sent to the UAE, concerns are growing about the NPA's ability to bring this sensitive case to trial.

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Mabuzas invest lottery profits in $10 million jet

Charmaine Mabuza, the boss of Ithuba Holdings, which holds the lucrative South African National Lottery concession, and her husband have purchased an Embraer Phenom 300E through one of their companies.

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Pretoria drags heels over Gupta brothers extradition

Atul Gupta and brother Rajesh, the alleged masterminds of state capture during Zuma's presidency who were arrested in Dubai on 2 June, are to be extradited to South Africa but Pretoria is not being very cooperative as the focus shifts to the upcoming ANC conference.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 05.07.2022

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Zondo report catches up with Ramaphosa over failed nuclear dossier

The final volumes of the Zondo commission's huge state capture inquiry criticise Cyril Ramaphosa's inaction during his time as Jacob Zuma's deputy. The report details, among other topics, a 9600-MW nuclear programme that Ramaphosa did not oppose despite warnings from Treasury.

Subscribers only Energy, Politics 28.06.2022

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.

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Zondo report reveals Alstom has inherited Bombardier-Transnet time bomb

Volume II of the explosive Zondo report reveals that Transnet's awarding of a contract for 1,064 locomotives was riddled with irregularities. Alstom, which has since bought Bombardier Transport, one of the beneficiaries of that contract, must now deal with the fallout.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Business 11.02.2022

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Zondo report reveals how ANC boss Mantashe quietly helped rise of the Guptas

The explosive "Zondo report" reveals that ex-president Zuma informed Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe that the Gupta family were launching a pro-Zuma newspaper at his instigation. The Gupta siblings are being sought by South African authorities on corruption charges.

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The chairman of South Africa's ruling African National Congress Gwede Mantashe representing the ANC at the commission of inquiry probing state capture in Johannesburg, South Africa, November 27, 2018.

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South Africa Oppenheimer family sees opportunity in VIP terminal's uncertain future

South Africa Prosecutor's office struggles to pursue Gupta case

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Washington watches as Tehran negotiates with Niamey for 300 tonnes of uranium

Guinea
Behind the scenes of Mamadi Doumbouya's offensive on Russian miner Nordgold

South Africa
Ajay Gupta cooperated over brothers' arrest in South Africa corruption scandal

Central African Republic, South Africa
Dubai's silence over Gupta brothers' whereabouts causing panic in Pretoria

South Africa
Oppenheimer family sees opportunity in VIP terminal's uncertain future

South Africa
Prosecutor's office struggles to pursue Gupta case

South Africa
Mabuzas invest lottery profits in $10 million jet

Spotlight | South Africa, UAE
Pretoria drags heels over Gupta brothers extradition

South Africa
Zondo report catches up with Ramaphosa over failed nuclear dossier

South Africa
Zondo report reveals Alstom has inherited Bombardier-Transnet time bomb

South Africa
Zondo report reveals how ANC boss Mantashe quietly helped rise of the Guptas