Controversial top Eskom executive Matshela Koko submitted his resignation on Friday, but did not admit to any guilt.
This emerged during his second disciplinary hearing, which was held in Sandton on Friday morning.
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Eskom’s Matshela Koko submits letter of resignation
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Zuma’s boy Duduzane is hiding from the Hawks
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The Hawks are looking for Zuma jnr. after the raid on the Gupta house in Saxonworld.
Atal Gupta was reportedly caught while trying to flee the country.
Meanwhile journalists were not allowed in Bloemfontein court where seven suspects appeared in connection of the Vrede Dairy Farm project’s charges.
DA in Cape Town in Internal Chaos – De Lille survives motion of no confidence
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On Thursday the DA failed to unseat its corrupt Mayor Patricia De Lille, who had been ordered to vacate her post by party leader Mmusi Maimane. The ACDP abstained from this critical vote as well, further strengthening De Lille.
These events signal the collapse of order and authority within the DA – Led City Council and raises questions over the real authority of Mmusi Maimane. His failure to wield real authority within the DA has led to a continuation of Patricia De Lille’s disastrous tenure as Mayor.
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Umkhonto we Sizwe Military Veterans and ANCYL praise Zuma for his work and regard him as one of their best leaders
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While many are relieved of the “resignation” of Jacob Zuma, the ANC Women’s League and Umkhonto we Sizwe Military Veterans, praise Zuma for his work and regard him as one of their best leaders.
Political analysts say if it is the standard set by a leader, one can only realize what level the community has fallen when one of the most corrupt leaders of the country is honored.
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Minister of Finance plays “Candy Crush” on his tablet in Parliament
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The Minister of Finance sits in Parliament on one of the most important days in recent political history….and he plays “Candy Crush” on his tablet. Is the data part of his benefits package, by chance?
Why still wonder what went wrong with the economy? The president had his fingers in the till while the Minister was playing TV games.
That is the summarised explanation for South Africa’s economical woes.
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Opposition parties react to Zuma’s resignation
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The Democratic Alliance (DA) says it is “rejoicing” at the news that Jacob Zuma has resigned as president, while the United Democratic Movement says “good riddance”.
Zuma announced on Wednesday evening that, although he does not agree with this decision, he will resign as president of the republic effective immediately.
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Farm attack, farmer (82) and wife hospitalized, Windsorton
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The SAPS Northern Cape Trio Crime Unit are investigating a farm attack that allegedly took place during the evening of Tuesday, 13 February 2018 at a farm near Windsorton.
The 82 year old farmer and his wife were allegedly asleep when the suspects entered the house, assaulted them and tied them up.
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New South-Africa – Another ‘most wanted criminal’ sought after getting bail
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The SAPS Provincial Commissioner LT. General Nneke Ledwaba has established a Dedicated Task Team following a spate of business robberies especially at the petrol stations where drop safes were blown up with explosives in a number of areas in this Province.
This Task Team has already identified one member of this syndicate group, Boitumelo Daniel Aphane otherwise known as “AKA SMALL” who is believed to be hiding in places such as Pretoria CBD and Mamelodi in the Gauteng Province and Siyabuswa in the Mpumalanga Province.
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Two suspects busted for R2,5m money laundering scheme at border post
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Police members at Vioolsdrift border post intercepted R 2.5 Million rand that was allegedly en route to Cape Town from Namibia.
Two suspects were immediately arrested for money laundering.
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Read Jacob Zuma’s resignation statement
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Members of the Media, present here,
Fellow South Africans, I address you after weeks of speculation about my future as President of the Republic of South Africa.
In particular, I make reference to the much publicised and awaited decision of the African National Congress issued on 13 February 2018.
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Breaking News: Zuma has finally resigned
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President Jacob Zuma has finally resigned, thereby avoiding a motion of no confidence in him which was planned for Parliament this afternoon.
He said during a live television address at the Union Buildings in Pretoria last night that although he steps aside, he doesn’t agree with the decision of the ANC which forced him to do so. Zuma says he doesn’t fear a no-confidence motion or impeachment since they are the lawful mechanisms for South Africans to remove their president. He added that he came to the decision to resign following his recall by the ANC’s National Executive Committee and speculation about his future as president.
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ANC caucus prepares to remove Zuma from office
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The ANC caucus in Parliament will meet on Wednesday to discuss a motion of no confidence against President Jacob Zuma in case he refuses to step down in line with the ANC’s instruction.
The Mail & Guardian reported on Tuesday that the ANC NEC resolved that it would table its own motion of no confidence if Zuma failed to heed its call to resign.
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DA MANIPULATING RULES OF COUNCIL TO REMOVE DE LILLE
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City of Cape Town Mayor Patricia de Lille is asking the court to ensure a vote of no confidence in her is conducted via secret ballot.
Mayor Patricia de Lille has argued in court the Democratic Alliance (DA) wants to manipulate the rules of the council to boot her out.
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Gupta brother and associate arrested this morning
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A Gupta brother and one of their business associates have been arrested by the Hawks‚ sources said.
The arrests follow raids on the family’s Saxonwold compound in Johannesburg early on Wednesday morning by heavily armed Hawks officers.
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Guptas plan to strike deal with Hawks – will Duduzane Zuma do the same?
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The embattled Gupta family is hoping to strike a deal with the Hawks this morning. This follows the Hawks raid on the Gupta family’s Saxonwold compound in Johannesburg early on Wednesday morning.
News of the planned deals‚ which will see their lawyers meeting with the Hawks today‚ follows reports that President Jacob Zuma’s son and Gupta business associate‚ Duduzane Zuma‚ is to hand himself over‚ with his lawyers‚ to the Hawks today.
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