[ad_1] ‘Confident of absolution’ In his affidavit, Mudolo said: “I will stand my trial, especially considering the fact that I am confident that I will be acquitted of all charges if the matter goes to trial. “I intend to plead not guilty and will provide proof to the state that …
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[ad_1] He told the court that he intended to plead not guilty in a case in which he and two others are charged with fraud, theft and money laundering involving approximately R100m. Confident of absolution In his affidavit, Mudolo said: “I will stand my trial, especially considering the fact that …
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[ad_1] Former Eskom Legal and Compliance Chief Suzanne Daniels testifies before the Zondo Commission in Johannesburg on December 7, 2020 (Photo: Gallo Images / Papi Morake) In December 2015, Eskom’s board agreed to prepay Optimum Coal R1.68 billion to ensure that power plants could keep the lights on, but the …
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[ad_1] In his final political brief for the year, Ramaphosa addressed a number of topics including COVID-19, the country’s economic recovery plan, efforts to strengthen governance, address corruption, and the renewal of the ANC. ANC Secretary General Ace Magashule. Photo: Abigail Javier / EWN JOHANNESBURG – The president of the …
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[ad_1] Suzanne Daniels at the state capture commission of inquiry on September 9, 2020 in Johannesburg. Gallo Images / Luba Lesolle Eskom’s controversial former legal chief-turned-whistleblower Suzanne Daniels told Zondo’s commission of inquiry into the state capture on Monday that it was Matshela Koko, not her, who was the real …
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[ad_1] (Fake images) The United States could begin administering the Covid-19 vaccines on Friday, according to James Hildreth, a vaccine adviser to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). If the FDA approves the emergency use authorization of Pfizer’s vaccine after an expert meeting Thursday, Americans could start getting the injection …
Read More »Gordhan-led Public Enterprises accuses “certain” unions and opposition parties of undermining the rescue of the SAA
[ad_1] Minister of Public Enterprises Pravin Gordhan The Department of Public Enterprises has accused the airline’s unions of working with opposition parties to sabotage the business rescue process. The department says the agreement reached with some unions for three-month payment of outstanding wages is fair, even though the unions demand …
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