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Deputy state security minister Zizi Kodwa was at the state capture inquiry on Monday. File photo.Image: Masi Losi

‘Leaders must be circumspect when interacting with business people’: 5 takeouts from Zizi Kodwa’s testimony

Deputy state security minister Zizi Kodwa said on Monday politicians need to reassess their relationships with business owners and manage how they are perceived by the public. The former ANC spokesperson was back at the state capture…

Former president Jacob Zuma said SA is starting to see the emergence of a judicial dictatorship.Picture: THULI DLAMINI

A ‘sham’ and ‘political gimmicks’, says Zuma as he refuses to provide affidavit to ConCourt over sentence

On Wednesday, former president Jacob Zuma said he would not be filing an affidavit to the ConCourt – and in a 21-page letter to chief justice Mogoeng Mogoeng, he explained why. The directive from the Constitutional Court to former…

Former public protector Thuli Madonsela says South Africans have to stop saying ‘we are going to deal with people and remove them from power once they have been found guilty in a criminal court’.Image: THULI DLAMINI

‘A chance to start with a clean slate’: Thuli Madonsela urges SA to consider amnesty for the corrupt

“I think some people would self-disclose if they knew they would be given an opportunity to do so without dire consequences.” There are the words of former public protector Thuli Madonsela, who is urging South Africans to consider…

DEFIANCE: The application brought by the inquiry’s legal team for the issuing of the summons against Mr Zuma was  issued on October 9, with or without his legal representativesPicture: Alon Skuy

State capture: Summons issued against Jacob Zuma to appear before commission

TimesLIVE Nomahlubi Jordaan Deputy chief justice and chairperson of the state capture inquiry, Raymond Zondo, has granted an order authorising the issuing of a summons for former president Jacob Zuma’s appearance. On Friday the commission…

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WATCH: Zuma’s doctor says he can’t attend state capture inquiry

Former president Jacob Zuma was set to appear at the state capture inquiry this week. However, his lawyers said he was preparing for his criminal trial, and was advised by his doctor to limit his movements because his age increases his…

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Ex-Eskom employee says Guptas were ‘counting on Dlamini-Zuma victory’ to save Brian Molefe

Former Eskom secretary and head of legal affairs Suzanne Daniels took the stand at the state capture inquiry on September 15 2020. Daniels testified about her meeting with Ajay Gupta, Duduzane Zuma and others in a dimly lit room near…

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‘Koko is lying’: Former Eskom secretary says acting CEO introduced her to Gupta ‘foot soldier’

Former Eskom secretary and head of legal Suzanne Daniels took the stand at the state capture inquiry on September 15 2020. She testified about how former company acting CEO Matshela Koko introduced her to the Gupta family’s “foot…

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WATCH: Parties, hampers & security upgrades: 5 key points from Mokonyane’s state capture testimony

Former environmental affairs minister Nomvula Mokonyane appeared at the state capture inquiry on September 3 2020, following testimonies from Angelo Agrizzi and his personal assistant against her. The testimonies accused her of allegedly…

Deputy chief justice Raymond ZondoPicture: Gallo Images / Sowetan / Thulani Mbele

Zondo angry at high court judge’s disregard for state capture inquiry

Judge Tintswalo Makhubele has until next Wednesday to get her ducks in a row and appear before the state capture inquiry. While commission chairman, deputy chief justice Raymond Zondo, said there was “no good cause” and “no merit…

Deputy chief justice Raymond Zondo at the commission of inquiry into state capture.Image: Alon Skuy

Zondo commission visited Nomvula Mokonyane’s home to verify Angelo Agrizzi claims

The state capture inquiry has heard evidence by a private contractor who did electrical work five years ago at the home of former environmental affairs minister Nomvula Mokonyane in Krugersdorp. Charl le Roux’s testimony on Monday follows…

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WATCH: Crime Intelligence ‘slush fund’: All you need to know about those implicated

The state capture inquiry has heard evidence over the past few weeks about a Crime Intelligence ‘slush fund’ used for non-state purposes. Former Crime Intelligence officer Col Dhanajaya Naidoo and Hawks investigator Kobus Roelofse have…

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WATCH: ‘You can arrest me, but don’t stop me’: BLF barred from Zondo Commission

The Black First Land first party was denied access to the state capture inquiry in Parktown, Johannesburg, on July 15 2019 allegedly for wearing party regalia. Members wanted to attend proceedings to support former president Jacob Zuma…

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Audio recordings and Waterkloof ‘fall guy’: Gupta wedding saga revealed at state capture inquiry

The state capture inquiry has revealed more evidence regarding the infamous Gupta wedding that took place at Sun City in 2013. The Waterkloof air force base was used to land a commercial flight carrying wedding guests, sparking an…

State Capture commission adjourned for a month

Testimonies by former public enterprises minister Barbara Hogan and her incumbent‚ Pravin Gordhan‚ to the state capture inquiry have been postponed. Deputy chief justice Raymond Zondo’s legal team brought an application on Wednesday to…

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WATCH LIVE: State Capture Inquiry – Day 6

Former ANC MP Vytjie Mentor is testifying at the inquiry into state capture.