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President Jacob Zuma depended on benefactors to fund a lifestyle – report

December 7, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

The 490-page study lays bare the scale of Mr Zuma’s reliance on numerous benefactors – including Nelson Mandela who sent him R1m (£72,000) – in the period when he was deputy president until 2005. Chief among the donors was Schabir … read more »

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S.Africa anti-graft chief quits in blow for Zuma

December 16, 2011 by IndepthAfrica

  The head of one of South Africa’s top anti-corruption agencies, widely seen as an ally of President Jacob Zuma, has resigned after only two weeks in the job, the latest in a series of high-profile departures. Opponents had accused … read more »

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S.Africa re-opens probe of arms bribes: report

July 31, 2011 by benim

South African police re-opened their investigation into a controversial arms deal after Swedish defence group Saab admitted bribes had been paid to clinch a contract, a report said on Sunday. Officials will approach authorities in Sweden and Britain to find … read more »

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South Africa releases ex-aide to president

March 16, 2011 by benim

Prison officials in South Africa have released a paroled fraud convict with close ties to President Jacob Zuma, two days after he was re-arrested for alleged assault, an official said Wednesday. Schabir Shaik, Zuma’s former financial advisor, was re-arrested this … read more »

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Analysis: Schabir Shaik’s arrest and Jacob Zuma’s gigantic headache

March 15, 2011 by benim

The fraudster jailed for 15 years for his corrupt relationship with the SA’s current president was re-arrested yesterday. Schabir Shaik is now back in “B” Section of Durban Westville Prison (motto: “The place of new beginnings”), and will stay there … read more »

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