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South Africa's ex-president Zuma's daughter charged over 2021 riots

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, daughter of former South African president Jacob Zuma, faces court for allegedly inciting violence during 2021 riots

The daughter of former South African President Jacob Zuma, Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, made an appearance in court on Thursday after being accused of instigating violence during the 2021 riots that claimed over 300 lives.(AP/Themba Hadebe)

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Published on Jan 30, 2025 04:51 PM IST

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Pravin Gordhan, Indian-origin ex-South African minister, dies at 75

Indian-origin Pravin Gordhan, who held three positions in South Africa’s cabinet and won plaudits for standing up to Jacob Zuma during his presidency, has died.

Indian-origin South African leader Pravin Gordhan died in hospital after battling cancer.(AFP)

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Updated on Sep 13, 2024 11:28 AM IST

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Honking motorcade kicks off Zuma's party after S.Africa vote

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Updated on Jun 02, 2024 09:03 PM IST

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‘Embrace the Indians’: Zulu King asks his people to stop riots after Zuma jailed

During his address on live television on Wednesday, Misuzulu KaZwelithini appealed to the fellow Zulus to consider the damage being done through violence and looting, and take a great step back.

The looting and violence started off as a protest against the 15-month imprisonment of the former president of South Africa Jacob Zuma – also of Zulu descent, for contempt of court. (REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko)

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Published on Jul 15, 2021 11:11 AM IST

Byhindustantimes.com | Written by Sharangee Dutta | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

Deaths climb to 72 in South Africa riots after Zuma jailed

Many of the deaths in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal provinces occurred in chaotic stampedes as thousands of people stole food, electric appliances, liquor and clothing from stores, police Maj. Gen. Mathapelo Peters said in a statement Tuesday night.

Soldiers patrol at a shopping centre in Soweto, Johannesburg, Tuesday July 13, 2021. (AP)

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Published on Jul 14, 2021 02:55 AM IST

PTI | , Johannesburg

South Africa's ex-president Jacob Zuma gets 15 months in prison for contempt

South Africa's apex court has ordered Zuma, who was not present in court for the ruling, to hand himself over within five days to a police station in his hometown, or in Johannesburg.

Former South African President Jacob Zuma in the High Court in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa.(AP / File)

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Published on Jun 29, 2021 04:13 PM IST

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Corruption trial against South African ex-President Jacob Zuma to start in May

Zuma stands accused of rampant corruption during his tenure as deputy president from 1999 and later as president from 2009 to 2018, although he denies any wrongdoing.

Former South African President Jacob Zuma appears in court on charges of fraud, racketeering and money laundering.(File Photo / REUTERS)

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Published on Feb 23, 2021 04:17 PM IST

Reuters | , Johannesburg

South Africa ex-president Jacob Zuma fails to appear for hearing, court issues arrest warrant

Zuma’s lawyers said he was not able to attend the pre-trial hearing on Tuesday because he was ill and receiving treatment abroad, in the latest twist in a case that has seen numerous legal turns over a decade and a half.

Zuma is alleged to have taken bribes worth four million rand ($270,000) related to a $3.4 billion arms deal in 1999 when he was deputy president.(Reuters File Photo)

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Updated on Feb 05, 2020 08:09 AM IST

Johannesburg | ByAgence France-Presse

South African president Cyril Ramaphosa makes affidavit on meetings with Gupta brothers public

The three Gupta brothers have been accused of misusing their relationship with Zuma to secure lucrative deals.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has made public an affidavit, in which he declares to the Zondo Commission of Inquiry into State Capture his meetings with the controversial Gupta brothers.(AFP File Photo)

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Updated on Jul 27, 2019 09:28 AM IST

Johannesburg | ByPress Trust of India

On deals with Gupta family, Jacob Zuma says ‘I put them into trouble’

Former South African president Zuma said when his idea of having an ‘alternative media’ was accepted by the ANC, he approached the Guptas for establishing a newspaper.

Former South African president Jacob Zuma appears before the Commission of Inquiry into State Capture on July 15, 2019 in Johannesburg, where he faces tough questioning over allegations of “ state capture” during his rule.(AFP)

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Updated on Jul 16, 2019 12:54 PM IST

Johannesburg | ByPress Trust of India

South Africa cancels arrest warrant against India-born businessman Ajay Gupta

Gupta and his younger siblings Atul and Rajesh are accused of attempted state capture and corruption through alleged irregular contracts running into billions of rands by using their close relationship to President Zuma.

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Updated on Feb 16, 2019 06:41 PM IST

Johannesburg | ByPress Trust of India

Indian-origin woman Shamila Batohi appointed head of South Africa’s prosecuting authority

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the appointment of Batohi, during a nationally-televised address at the government headquarters, the Union Buildings, on Tuesday.

Indian-origin woman Shamila Batohi has been appointed head of South Africa’s prosecuting authority.(REUTERS)

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Updated on Dec 05, 2018 10:42 AM IST

Johannesburg | ByPress Trust of India

China’s Xi promises $14.7 billion of investment during South Africa visit

Among the agreements signed on Tuesday, Chinese banks lent a combined $2.8 billion to struggling South African state power utility Eskom and logistics company Transnet.

Chinese President Xi Jinping (L) and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa (R) in Pretoria on Tuesday.(AFP)

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Updated on Jul 24, 2018 09:47 PM IST

Pretoria | ByReuters

Gupta family case: Bank of Baroda says will cooperate with South Africa in investigations

Guptas, who were considered close to former President Zuma, had accounts with BoB, which has got permission to close down its operations in South Africa,

Police raid the home of the Gupta family, friends of President Jacob Zuma, in Johannesburg, South Africa, February 14, 2018.(REUTERS File Photo)

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Updated on Jun 09, 2018 10:41 PM IST

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Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, daughter of former South African president Jacob Zuma, faces court for allegedly inciting violence during 2021 riots

Indian-origin Pravin Gordhan, who held three positions in South Africa’s cabinet and won plaudits for standing up to Jacob Zuma during his presidency, has died.

Honking motorcade kicks off Zuma's party after S.Africa vote

During his address on live television on Wednesday, Misuzulu KaZwelithini appealed to the fellow Zulus to consider the damage being done through violence and looting, and take a great step back.

Many of the deaths in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal provinces occurred in chaotic stampedes as thousands of people stole food, electric appliances, liquor and clothing from stores, police Maj. Gen. Mathapelo Peters said in a statement Tuesday night.

South Africa's apex court has ordered Zuma, who was not present in court for the ruling, to hand himself over within five days to a police station in his hometown, or in Johannesburg.

Zuma stands accused of rampant corruption during his tenure as deputy president from 1999 and later as president from 2009 to 2018, although he denies any wrongdoing.

Zuma’s lawyers said he was not able to attend the pre-trial hearing on Tuesday because he was ill and receiving treatment abroad, in the latest twist in a case that has seen numerous legal turns over a decade and a half.

The three Gupta brothers have been accused of misusing their relationship with Zuma to secure lucrative deals.

Former South African president Zuma said when his idea of having an ‘alternative media’ was accepted by the ANC, he approached the Guptas for establishing a newspaper.

Gupta and his younger siblings Atul and Rajesh are accused of attempted state capture and corruption through alleged irregular contracts running into billions of rands by using their close relationship to President Zuma.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the appointment of Batohi, during a nationally-televised address at the government headquarters, the Union Buildings, on Tuesday.

Among the agreements signed on Tuesday, Chinese banks lent a combined $2.8 billion to struggling South African state power utility Eskom and logistics company Transnet.

Guptas, who were considered close to former President Zuma, had accounts with BoB, which has got permission to close down its operations in South Africa,

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