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South African Ruling Party Seeks Meeting with Guptas

The African National Congress has called for an emergency meeting with the Gupta business family following accusations of political influence.

South Africa: Guptas Welcome Probe for Alleged 'State Capture'

News24Wire, 22 March 2016

The politically-connected Gupta family on Tuesday said it would co-operate with an investigation by the office of the ANC's secretary general into allegations that it was… Read more »
South Africa: ANC Seeks Urgent Meeting With Guptas

News24Wire, 22 March 2016

The ANC and Guptas have agreed that an urgent meeting is needed following allegations that the politically connected family was influencing Cabinet appointments. Read more »

Supporters of the Economic Freedom Fighters march through the streets of Cape Town (file photo).

South Africa: Trainspotter - How the New Age, ANN7 and the Guptas Have Spun State Capture

Daily Maverick, 22 March 2016

The New Age and Africa News Network 7, the print and television propaganda wings of the Zupta cabal, have always had an interesting relationship with truthiness. But the unreality… Read more »
South Africa: Jonas Purge Could Be Zuma's Next Move - Economist

News24Wire, 21 March 2016

A Cabinet shuffle could be embattled President Jacob Zuma's next defensive move, according to emerging markets economist Peter Attard Montalto of Nomura. Read more »
South Africa: Brazil's Political Crisis - Guptagate With a South American Twist

Daily Maverick, 22 March 2016

Jacob Zuma is not the only BRICS leader staring down the barrel of an early retirement. President Dilma Rousseff is struggling to keep a lid on tensions in Brazil, and must fight… Read more »
South Africa: ANC Taking South Africans for Granted - Maimane

News24Wire, 21 March 2016

The ANC has taken South Africans for granted, DA leader, Mmusi Maimane said on Monday . Read more »

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South African Ruling Party Rejects Gupta Allegations

The African National Congress' national executive committee is supporting President Jacob Zuma after allegations of political influence by the Gupta business family. Read more »
- South Africa: Ruling ANC Calls for Evidence After Zuma Controversy
- South Africa: We Have Confidence in Zuma - ANC
South African Govt Denies Reports of Cabinet Reshuffle

The reported cabinet reshuffle would include removing Mcebisi Jonas, Rob Davies and Blade Nzimande from their positions. Read more »
- South Africa: Presidency Rejects Reshuffle Rumours
- South Africa: Presidency Refutes Cabinet Reshuffle Reports
South African President Under Pressure Following Allegations

Alleged influence by the powerful Gupta business family over ministerial appointments has placed Jacob Zuma's presidency under heavy scrutiny by opposition parties. Read more »
- South Africa: Now Former Official Fingers Zuma Over Scandal
- South Africa: Don't Victimise People Coming Forward About the Guptas, Cosatu Warns