Zuma begins first marathon court battle 2006-02-06 06:01:17
Former deputy president Jacob Zuma is set to challenge the Scorpions' seizure of documents from his home during controversial raids in 2005 in the Durban High Court.Full Story...
Shaik won't give up his money that easily 2006-01-31 23:43:50
Durban businessman Schabir Shaik is facing financial ruin after being stripped of a substantial slice of his wealth by Durban High Court Judge Hilary Squires, but he is not going down without a fight.Full Story...
Shaik must pay back R34m 2006-01-31 03:36:30
Durban High Court Judge Hilary Squires has ordered convicted fraudster Schabir Shaik to pay back R34-million to the state, said to be the proceeds of crime.Full Story...
Top judge tagged for Zuma trial resigns 2006-01-30 04:27:01
A top KwaZulu-Natal judge who had been identified as a possibility for hearing the upcoming politically charged Jacob Zuma corruption trial has resigned.Full Story...
Zuma won't go to jail - Cosatu 2006-01-29 00:53:19
Hundreds of Congress of SA Trade Union members have again pledged their support for ANC deputy president Jacob Zuma, with the union's first deputy president stating that Zuma will not go to jail for his alleged rape or corruption cases.Full Story...
Different venue for Zuma corruption case? 2006-01-24 04:20:28
KwaZulu-Natal judge president Vuka Tshabalala says that former deputy president Jacob Zuma's corruption case could be moved to Pietermaritzburg High Court, owing to its spacious courtrooms and ongoing renovations to the Durban court.Full Story...
Zuma says Ngcuka roped media in to 'conspire' 2006-01-17 03:03:17
Former deputy president Jacob Zuma has slammed an off-the-record briefing by Scorpions boss Bulelani Ngcuka with news editors as the highlight of a "conspiracy" to destroy his political career.Full Story...
I'm popular all over the country, says Zuma 2006-01-15 23:40:05
Embattled former deputy president Jacob Zuma has dismissed the notion that his fall from grace came as a result of a silent war between Zulus and Xhosas in the African National Congress.Full Story...
Scorpions quizzed on underwear probe 2006-01-13 00:57:30
An application has been brought before the Pretoria High Court questioning why the Scorpions needed to rummage through the underwear of Bijou Francoise Moynot, wife of the managing director of giant French arms and electronics dealer Thint, during a search for evidence related to former deputy president Jacob Zuma corruption charges.Full Story...
Zuma - Scorpions probe under way 2006-01-12 00:36:07
Public Protector Lawrence Mushwana has undertaken a "preliminary investigation" into allegations that the crime-busting unit, the Scorpions, was out to destroy former deputy president Jacob Zuma.Full Story...
Zuma scandals tested SA's democracy 2005-12-28 04:14:36
Former deputy president Jacob Zuma's fall from grace began with allegations of bribery and corruption, but it was a charge of rape that signalled the death knell for the former apartheid-era freedom fighter with presidential ambitions.Full Story...
Zuma says SABC 'bowing to political pressure' 2005-12-21 01:37:59
Former deputy president Jacob Zuma has submitted an official letter of complaint to the South African Broadcasting Corporation, citing "what somehow appears to be political influence over editorial decisions".Full Story...
Zuma slams SABC after interview gag 2005-12-20 00:33:34
Jacob Zuma has submitted an official letter of complaint to the South African Broadcast Corporation after they stopped a scheduled interview with the former deputy president.Full Story...
SABC accused of gagging Zuma 2005-12-18 23:39:10
The SABC has drawn widespread criticism after it cancelled an interview with embattled former deputy president Jacob Zuma.Full Story...
Zuma papers blocked by French arms connection 2005-12-15 02:41:50
French arms company Thint has stalled attempts by the state to secure vital documents allegedly related to the corruption trial against the company and former deputy president Jacob Zuma.Full Story...
ANCYL claims Zuma put under 'undue pressure' 2005-12-15 07:26:23
The African National Congress Youth League has charged that speculation about the waning support for Jacob Zuma is an impression created by the media.Full Story...
Mushwana mulls Zuma's claims about Scorpions 2005-12-13 03:54:06
The public protector wants more information before investigating allegations that the Scorpions are out to destroy African National Congress deputy president Jacob Zuma.Full Story...
Mbeki 'distressed' by Zuma's troubled year 2005-12-06 20:43:18
President Thabo Mbeki, in a rare domestic interview, described 2005 as a "very sad year" for himself and many ANC supporters because of former deputy president Jacob Zuma's woes.Full Story...
Mbeki's visit seen as public sentiment test 2005-12-06 01:52:26
President Thabo Mbeki will address a public gathering in KwaZulu-Natal five months after axing former deputy president Jacob Zuma - supporters in the province burned Mbeki's effigy after Zuma's sacking.Full Story...
Zuma lashes out at media 2005-12-04 01:26:48
Former deputy president Jacob Zuma has reportedly expressed his outrage at media reports that he is using public addresses to attack those perceived to have mounted a political campaign to discredit him.Full Story...
A few 'friends' turn up to support Zuma 2005-11-30 23:14:16
A small gathering of the Gauteng branch of The Friends of Jacob Zuma, an organisation dedicated to defending the reputation of the former deputy president, have congregated in Johannesburg to "set the record straight".Full Story...
Zuma takes a back seat during poll build-up 2005-11-29 02:48:58
It was business as usual at the ANC's Johannesburg headquarters, with the party's national working committee seized with plans for the local government election - and when asked if the ruling party had discussed party deputy Jacob Zuma, the answer was clear.Full Story...
Labour union still wants Zuma as deputy 2005-11-24 23:40:22
The Congress of South African Trade Unions has ducked taking a stance on the Jacob Zuma rape complaint, but has pledged its continued support in light of the "unfair corruption charges" against him. Moshoeshoe Monare reports...Full Story...
Zuma will ask for return of seized items 2005-11-16 08:36:06
Former deputy president Jacob Zuma's lawyer is planning to file a court application to have several items seized from his client's premises returned by the Scorpions.Full Story...
Shaik appeal 'won't affect Zuma' 2005-11-15 22:45:35
The National Prosecuting Authority and the head of the law school at the University of the Witwatersrand are divided in their opinions about how Schabir Shaik's grant to apply for an appeal against his corruption charges will affect the impending corruption trial of Jacob Zuma.Full Story...
Raising money for Zuma is 'no big deal' 2005-11-13 05:13:38
Durban businessman Don Mkwanazi is looking forward to the challenge of raising more than R12-million to cover axed deputy president Jacob Zuma's legal costs during his corruption trial. Santosh Beharie finds out more...Full Story...
Double blow for Zuma 2005-11-13 01:40:19
Former deputy president Jacob Zuma was dealt a double blow this weekend when his star lawyer quit his team and details of an apparent "dirty tricks" campaign against him emerged in the media. Jeremy Gordin investigates...Full Story...
No offer of plea bargain for Zuma - NPA 2005-11-12 03:18:00
Former deputy president Jacob Zuma has been handed an an indictment listing the corruption charges he faces - but he won't be getting a plea bargain offer from the State.Full Story...
Braai fires burn as crowd waits for Zuma 2005-11-12 00:58:36
Hundreds of people are gathered outside the Durban magistrate's court waiting for the appearance of former deputy president Jacob Zuma, who is facing corruption charges.Full Story...
Zuma supporters urged to stay calm in Durban 2005-11-10 22:31:42
Former deputy president Jacob Zuma has made a humble but passionate appeal to his supporters not to burn T-shirts or shout insults before or during his next court appearance in Durban.Full Story...
Moynot goes to ground before Zuma case 2005-11-10 23:30:43
Pierre Moynot, the local director of the French arms company Thales, has flown to Paris ahead of former deputy president Jacob Zuma's corruption trial in Durban. The firm has been named as one of the political stalwart's co-accused.Full Story...
Zuma plea bargain seen as out of the question 2005-11-10 01:44:52
Talk of a plea bargain between Jacob Zuma and the state in his pending corruption trial seems unfounded, but the former deputy president's fiery response to such talk certainly has been
revealing, write Jeremy Gordin and Nalisha Kalideen.Full Story...
Wrong date means papers go back to Zuma 2005-11-09 22:46:43
The Scorpions must return to axed deputy president Jacob Zuma all the documents they seized during the raids on his upmarket home in Johannesburg. The reason? An incorrect date on the paperwork authorising them to conduct the operation.Full Story...
NIA official held for 'abuse of resources' 2005-11-10 02:47:36
A fourth National Intelligence Agency member has been snared in the spy organisation's net, which has been cast in an effort to rid the agency of crime and corruption. Moshoeshoe Monare and Angela Quintal investigate...Full Story...
Union plans vigil for Zuma in Durban 2005-11-09 13:45:49
More than 100 marshals will be deployed at the Durban magistrate's court to ensure that former deputy president Jacob Zuma's court appearance is not marred by "unsavoury" incidents.Full Story...
Arsenal of 'big guns' unveiled for Zuma trial 2005-11-08 22:50:56
Axed deputy president Jacob Zuma will soon be shown a formidable witness list of politicians, business people, lawyers and investigators who will form part of the state's arsenal in the corruption case against him.Full Story...
No deal with state, says Zuma 2005-11-09 03:14:54
Axed deputy president Jacob Zuma will reject any plea bargain offered by the state in his upcoming corruption trial in Durban, his lawyer Mike Hulley has said.Full Story...
Cocktail party for Zuma may fill 'war chest' 2005-11-07 22:15:10
Axed deputy president Jacob Zuma's supporters are organising a weekend cocktail party in Durban to try to raise money for his legal defence. There are a thousand tickets on sale at R250 each.Full Story...
'Court ruling regarding Scopa letter vital' 2005-11-07 05:56:24
According to former Standing Committee on Public Accounts chairman Gavin Woods the notorious arms deal letter - the reason for President Thabo Mbeki's possible testimony in Jacob Zuma's corruption trial - accommodated agendas of both the state president and former deputy president. Angela Quintal reports.Full Story...
Mbeki may take the stand in Zuma trial 2005-11-06 22:19:39
President Thabo Mbeki and several high-profile cabinet ministers may be called to testify on behalf of axed deputy president Jacob Zuma in his corruption trial. Angela Quintal reports...Full Story...
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