NPA to oppose Thales application for arms deal acquittal

The logo of Thales is seen on a company building in Brest, France, March 14, 2022. 1 minute The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has confirmed that French arms manufacturer, Thales, has served it with an application in former president Jacob Zuma’s corruption case which is related to the multi-billion-rand arms deal. Thales wants to stop…

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Zuma seeks leave to appeal Downer removal ruling

[File Image] Former President Jacob Zuma sits in the dock after recess in his corruption trial in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, May 26, 2021. 1 minute The High Court in Pietermaritzburg will today hear former President Jacob Zuma’s application for leave to appeal the court’s dismissal of his bid to have lead prosecutor Advocate Billy Downer…

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Ramaphosa hopes for Trump visit to discuss key issues during G20

President Cyril Ramaphosa 2 minutes With South Africa chairing the G20, President Cyril Ramaphosa hopes that US President Donald Trump will visit the country to engage him on various issues. That’s what presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya told a media briefing in Parliament on Wednesday. Trump recently threatened to cut funding in a statement on social…

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Lawlessness won’t be tolerated during SONA: Natjoints

SANDF members pictured at the Cape Town City Hall ahead of the State of the Nation Address. 1 minute The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (Natjoints) says all its deployments are in place ahead of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s 2025 State of the Nation Address (SONA) in the Cape Town City Hall this evening. The structure is…

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