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Molefe Seeletsa The former state security minister previously denied claims he received SSA money during his tenure from 2014 to 2017. David Mahlobo has denied any attempts to bribe judges. Testifying “in-camera” at the Commission of Inquiry into Allegations of State Capture on Friday, an anonymous witness, only referred to as “Dorothy”, conceded to app...

‘Hawks’ wanted R500m from me, claims former Prasa boss Lucky Montana during commission testimony Suné Payne The former chief executive of the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) Lucky Montana returned to the State Capture Inquiry on Monday to answer questions about his property transactions. But at the end of the day, his testimony was described as “running around in circles”.  Montana told the inquiry that he “rejects with contempt” suggestions that he u...

The former chief executive of the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) Lucky Montana returned to the State Capture Inquiry on Monday to answer questions about his property transactions. But at the end of the day, his testimony was described as “running around in circles”.  Montana told the inquiry that he “rejects with contempt” suggestions that he used Prasa money to buy property through his property development partner.  Previous testimony before the inquiry alleged that Mo...

News24 reported the forensic auditor told the commission a report deeming the water being supplied to hospitals in the province safe was ignored to flout tender processes in the procurement of water purification plants. White testified about how processes were circumvented by entities linked to one another, submitting competitive cover quotes against one another.  He told the commission in instances where the water purification plants were procured, they were never used as "there was no budget...

One of the worst kept secrets in South Africa politics was exposed in great detail by Norma Mngoma, after she testified against her estranged husband Malusi Gigaba and his close relationship with the Guptas on Monday. Now, we know the Indian brothers looked after the ex-ministers who helped facilitate state capture – but we didn’t realise it went THIS far. What gifts did Norma and Malusi Gigaba allegedly receive from the Gupta brothers? Malusi Gigaba remained loyal to the Gupta brothers thr...

The State Capture Inquiry has, quite literally, come under fire this week. After a burglary was reported at the premises on Sunday, DCJ Raymond Zondo addressed the media earlier today to confirm a bullet had been found in one of their offices in Parktown. A gunshot had allegedly been fired through an external window. Raymond Zondo confirms ‘gunshot’ at State Capture Inquiry The shock admission has done little to deter the Zondo Commission, however. It’s business as usual on Monday, with T...

35m ago But Parliament cannot investigate every allegation, she argues 38m ago Evidence leader contradicts her, saying that committees have extensive powers 46m ago 50m ago 55m ago "Im grateful the disconnect has been pointed out to us." 57m ago 1h ago Committee observed that the naturalisation was rejected, but overturned by then minister Gigaba.   Committee recommended criminal charges.   1h ago Commission evidence leader focussing on why committees declined to conduct state capture investi...

11m ago Zondo adjourns proceedings for the short morning break, during which the legal team also hopes to sort out some administrative issues with files and evidence documents. Back at 11:35. 22m ago Mantashe finishes reading from his opening statement, and his evidence will now be led by advocate Alec Freund SC. Freund tells Zondo there is a lot to get through today. Zondo says they should try to finish today, even if proceedings stretch beyond the "normal closing time" of 16:00. 24m ago Mant...

Peters failed to disclose why she dissolved Prasa board, Zondo hears Molefe Seeletsa Former transport minister Dipuo Peters gives evidence at the Commission of Inquiry Into State Capture in Johannesburg, 22 February 2021, on the alleged corruption at the Passenger Rail Agency (Prasa). Picture: Nigel Sibanda On her dismissal as the minister of transport, Peters said she was not informed by then-president Jacob Zuma on why she was removed from her position. On Wednesday, chair of the Commissi...

Former minister, who is expected to give Transnet-related evidence, has now been excused and another date will be arranged.