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South Africa applies for Guptas’ extradition over ‘state capture’

Guptas fled to Dubai in 2018 amid investigations into their role in siphoning state assets under Zuma’s administration.

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Why ‘Farmgate’ threatens Cyril Ramaphosa’s bid to clean up South African politics

Cash found stuffed in the president’s sofas is damaging his chances in the country’s upcoming elections

The Guardian - UK

Ex-president Mbeki rebukes Ramaphosa, predicts SA’s ‘Arab Spring’

Mbeki says current president has failed to deliver on his promises to address poverty and curb government corruption.

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South Africa's Thabo Mbeki at 80: admired on the continent more than at home

Thabo Mbeki, who succeeded Nelson Mandela as South Africa’s second post-apartheid president, celebrated his 80th birthday on 18 June 2022. Following Mandela’s era of multiracial and multicultural rainbowism, Mbeki had to squarely address the challenges of acute inequality and the numerous grievances of the black majority caused by colonialism and…

The Conversation

The Guardian view on South Africa: the ANC is losing its grip

Editorial: Violent crime, widespread corruption, soaring prices and escalating power outages are taking their toll

The Guardian - UK

Zondo Commission's report on South Africa's intelligence agency is important but flawed

South Africa’s judicial probe into state capture and corruption, the Zondo Commission, has concluded that the State Security Agency was integral to the capture of the state by corrupt elements. These included former president Jacob Zuma’s friends, the Gupta family.

The Conversation

South African police investigate two deadly bar shootings

Police in South Africa are investigating two bar shootings, one in a township close to Johannesburg and another in the country's east at the weekend. At least 19 people were killed and dozens injured.

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2 bar shootings leave 19 dead in South Africa

JOHANNESBURG: Two bar shootings, one in a township close to Johannesburg and another in eastern South Africa, left 19 dead, police said on Sunday.

Bangkok Post

South Africa police say 19 killed in dual bar shootings

Two bar shootings, one in a township close to Johannesburg and another in eastern South Africa, left 19 dead, police said on Sunday.

France 24

South Africa's deadly July 2021 riots may recur if there's no change

Last July South Africa was hit by a wave of devastating violence that left over 350 people dead and caused massive economic damage. Different people have used different terms to describe what happened: civil unrest, looting, food riots, uprising, rebellion, counter-revolution.

The Conversation

SA opposition reacts to Zondo call to let citizens pick president

South Africa’s ruling party has decided every president for almost three decades but its chief justice wants a change.

Al Jazeera

Ramaphosa scandal looks set to intensify the ANC's slide, ushering in a new era of politics

The African National Congress (ANC) faces an increasingly uncertain future as the dominant political party in South Africa following the recent scandal engulfing its leader, President Cyril Ramaphosa.

The Conversation

S.Africa's Ramaphosa should have known more about corruption under Zuma - inquiry

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa told an inquiry into corruption under his predecessor Jacob Zuma that he had no first-hand knowledge of any wrongdoing, only media reports, the final part of the inquiry published on Wednesday showed.

Reuters

South African leader gets final chapter of corruption report

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has received the final chapter of a report on an extensive judicial investigation into corruption

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What it'll take for the Guptas to face corruption charges in South Africa

Now that Rajesh and Atul Gupta have been arrested in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), there is a great deal of speculation as to when the brothers may ultimately set foot on South African soil to face charges of money laundering and other financial crimes.

The Guardian - UK

‘Farmgate’ threatens Cyril Ramaphosa’s South Africa re-election bid

President is accused of trying to cover up theft of millions of US dollars hidden at his game farm

The Independent UK

EXPLAINER: The scandal engulfing South Africa's president

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa could face criminal charges and is already facing calls to step down over claims that he tried to cover up the theft of millions of dollars in U.S. currency that was hidden inside furniture at his game farm

Reuters

S.Africa's Ramaphosa urges police to probe money laundering claims against him

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Friday police should be allowed to investigate him after a former intelligence official accused him of money laundering over millions of dollars allegedly stolen from the president's farm.

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South Africa's Ramaphosa suspends watchdog head to allow for probe

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa suspended the country's top anti-corruption official to pave way for an inquiry by a parliamentary group into her ability to hold office, the government said on Thursday.

Al Jazeera

What is South Africa’s Phala Phala farm robbery scandal about?

President Ramaphosa is at the centre of an international scandal involving the theft of $4m from his game farm.

Al Jazeera

S Africa: Opposition calls for prosecution of Guptas after arrest

SA politicians have been reacting to the arrest of the Guptas, who are enmeshed in a longrunning corruption scandal.

Reuters

South Africa's ANC calls for swift extradition of arrested Guptas

South Africa's governing party, the African National Congress (ANC), on Tuesday called for the swift extradition of Rajesh and Atul Gupta after they were arrested in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The Guardian - UK

South Africa seeking to extradite Gupta brothers after arrest in Dubai

Police begin process to transport Indian-born pair wanted on criminal and money-laundering charges

The Independent UK

Dubai police arrest 2 in South African corruption case

Dubai police say they have arrested two brothers from the Gupta family wanted in connection with a corruption case involving former South African President Jacob Zuma, the latest high-profile extradition case involving the United Arab Emirates

France 24

South Africa confirms arrest of Gupta brothers in UAE for corruption

Dubai police on Tuesday said it was coordinating the extradition to South Africa of Atul and Rajesh Gupta, brothers who face charges of political corruption under former South African president Jacob Zuma.

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