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State capture: Ajay Gupta, Atul and Rajesh. (Adrian de Kock/Netwerk24)

National Prosecuting Authority preparing to reinstate charges against Nulane accused

The supreme court of appeal held that the acquittal of officials and Gupta associates on fraud and money-laundering charges was a failure of justice

  • Emsie Ferreira
4 min read
Wanted: People protest outside the United Arab Emirates’ embassy calling for the extradition of Atul and Rajesh Gupta, their wives Chetali and Arti and others who face charges of money-laundering. Photo: Deaan Vivier/Beeld/Gallo Images/Getty Images

State struggles to mine the Gupta leaks emails for evidence

The reluctance not only to deploy private counsel but to follow their advice has proved a recurring theme in state capture cases

  • Emsie Ferreira
13 min read
A dearth of consequences: Ajay and Atul Gupta skipped South Africa for Dubai along with brother Rajesh and their families two days after then-president Jacob Zuma stepped down. (Photo by Gallo Images/Business Day/Martin Rhodes)

South Africa continues to fight for Gupta brothers extradition

Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Thembisile Simelane-Nkadimeng said her department was also handling 40 extradition applications from other countries

  • Eyaaz
5 min read
The charges in the R24.9 million fraud and money-laundering case underpins South Africa’s ongoing efforts to secure the extradition of Atul and Rajesh Gupta from the United Arab Emirates.

SCA orders oral argument in state’s bid to appeal Nulane ruling

The National Prosecuting Authority lives to fight another day after losing face in the first state capture trial

  • Emsie Ferreira
3 min read