Head of the National Prosecuting Authority's Investigative Directorate Hermione Cronjé. Gallo Images / Phill Magakoe The Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg granted an order restraining alleged Gupta "fixer" Kuben Moodley from dealing with R232 million worth of assets.It is alleged Moodley and his company received kickbacks from the Regiments Group of Companies.The NPA's Investigating Directorate…
Former minister Siyabonga Cwele was allegedly opposed to the State Security Agency's investigation of the Gupta family. Cwele had allegedly said the investigation was not pursued bona fide.The former SSA DG said Cwele did not instruct him to stop the investigation, but it was clear that he wanted it to stop.Former State Security minister Siyabonga Cwele…
having "particular difficulties" with requests for mutual legal assistance from India and the UAE.In December, at a meeting of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (Uncac) in Abu Dhabi, UAE, Lamola expressed concern that some countries had "mastered the art of delaying or refusing to ratify extradition treaties" and mutual legal assistance requests."We appeal to…
Kataza the baboon. Facebook / Baboon Matters The City of Cape Town has asked the public not to feed a baboon that has relocated to Tokai. The baboon, known as Kataza or SK11, is slowly being integrated into the Tokai troop. Video footage, however, shows humans feeding Kataza. The City of Cape Town has requested that Kataza…
As SA Rugby moves to determine which franchises will go to Europe in future, Rassie Erasmus has noted several potential benefits for the local game should that route be followed.The national director of rugby believes the high world rankings of Wales, Ireland and Scotland mean PRO Rugby is competitive and that fans will eventually identify…
(John Finney Photography/Moment/Getty Images) An abnormally bad season of weather may have had a significant impact on the death toll from both World War I and the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic, according to new research, with many more lives being lost due to torrential rain and plummeting temperatures. Through a detailed analysis of an ice…