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Prosecutor's office struggles to pursue Gupta case

Although the extradition request for Atul and Rajesh Gupta has been sent to the UAE, concerns are growing about the NPA's ability to bring this sensitive case to trial. [...]

Published on 18/08/2022 at 06:00 GMT Reading time 2 minutes

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Andrea Johnson
Atul Gupta
Geoff Budlender
Hermione Cronje
Interpol
Investigating Directorate
Jacob Zuma
Jacyntha Witbooi
Janice Bleazard
Krauze Attorneys
Mike Hellens
National Prosecuting Authority
Nazeer Cassim
Peter Serunye
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Ronald Lamola
Shamila Batohi
Stiaan Krause
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Central African Republic, South Africa
Dubai's silence over Gupta brothers' whereabouts causing panic in Pretoria

None of South Africa's recent attempts to make contact with the UAE regarding the Gupta brothers have been successful. South African authorities are no longer sure that the two businessmen are being held in Dubai and are concerned that they may be granted asylum in central Africa.

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Gupta brothers seek asylum in central Africa

Currently living in exile in Dubai and under threat of being extradited to South Africa, where they are wanted on charges of embezzlement, the Guptas are seeking a safe haven in the centre of the continent.

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South Africa
McKinsey bids to redeem itself with Pretoria via pro bono work

The US consulting firm, which admitted involvement in embezzling funds from state-owned firms Eskom and Transnet, hopes to work again in South Africa's public sector. But this time it plans to do so free of charge within a corporate social responsibility framework.

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South Africa
Ajay Gupta cooperated over brothers' arrest in South Africa corruption scandal

Ajay Gupta has avoided arrest with Pretoria's blessing, while his two younger brothers are being held in Dubai over a major state graft scandal in South Africa. Sources say the eldest brother's cooperation aided his siblings' arrest.

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Private sector talks stall over prosecution service funding

To help the underfunded National Prosecuting Authority deal with the Zondo cases, the Department of Justice has called on the private sector. But discussions are currently at a standstill.

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Pretoria drags heels over Gupta brothers extradition

Atul Gupta and brother Rajesh, the alleged masterminds of state capture during Zuma's presidency who were arrested in Dubai on 2 June, are to be extradited to South Africa but Pretoria is not being very cooperative as the focus shifts to the upcoming ANC conference.

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Andrea Johnson
Atul Gupta
Geoff Budlender
Hermione Cronje
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Jacob Zuma
Jacyntha Witbooi
Janice Bleazard
Krauze Attorneys
Mike Hellens
National Prosecuting Authority
Nazeer Cassim
Peter Serunye
Rajesh Gupta
Ronald Lamola
Shamila Batohi
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Zondo

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Guns and oil drive Russia's Dakar courtship

Botswana, South Africa
From Gaborone to Antwerp, is De Beers's empire on the rocks?

South Africa
Prosecutor's office struggles to pursue Gupta case

Central African Republic, South Africa
Dubai's silence over Gupta brothers' whereabouts causing panic in Pretoria

Spotlight | Central African Republic, South Africa
Gupta brothers seek asylum in central Africa

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Private sector talks stall over prosecution service funding

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South Africa
Why no Zondo report suspects are yet facing criminal charges

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