Friday Morning Spice

Israel strikes Iran nuclear sites and military leadership, Search for Air India black boxes continues, Big Tech quietly sponsors Trump’s military parade, NPA secures major State Capture win, and How Pakistan fell in love with sushi.
International Corruption Index Says South Africa Is Just Average

Somehow, the latest corruption perceptions index reveals South Africa as merely average on an international scale of corruption
Gupta Constantia Mansion Is Falling Apart

The property was bought by the Guptas for R17 million in 2005. Now it’s been left to crumble, much to the anger of neighbours.
Wednesday Morning Spice

Guptas wanted NDZ in power. Amy’Leigh kidnapping latest. Clicks director quits. International travel by next month? Jimi Hendrix conspiracies. Beyonce on a boat.
US Sanctions Law Nails The Guptas

The Gupta network of shady and illegal dealings has been dealt a pretty serious blow, with the US government announcing sanctions against the family.
Got Some Spare Cash? This Gupta Jet Is For Sale

For a good few million, you could take over ownership of this jet, which was previously the property of the infamous Gupta family.
Video Takes You Inside The Gupta’s R100 Million ‘Big Fat Indian Wedding’

Ever wondered what a R100 million wedding in Abu Dhabi looks like? Go on – have a look around this ‘Big Fat Indian wedding’.
New Gupta Wedding Invite Is Completely OTT – Sponsored With Oakbay Logo

OTT is short for ‘over the top’, by the way, and is a pretty accurate description of the five-day bonanza the Guptas have planned in Dubai.
Pravin Gordhan Reveals All In State Capture Sworn Statement

Pravin Gordhan has revealed all in a 68-page sworn statement, signed and delivered to the judicial inquiry into state capture.
All The Dodgy Dealings The Gupta Security Guard And Driver Saw At Saxonwold

During the six month period stretching from November 2010 through to April 2011, the State Capture agents were hard at work. Luckily, somebody was keeping notes.
Monday Morning Spice

SAP knew about Guptas. Stellenbosch farmer murder. Sarah Sanders bounced. Facebook’s new magazine. WC highlights. T-Shirt makers reply to Melania. Bromances more satisfying. African tourism’s black problem. Jurassic World slays.
KPMG South Africa Is Falling Apart At The Seams

Although they announced plans to restore the public’s faith in them as an auditing firm, KPMG South Africa was dealt some heavy blows this week.
DA Member And Gupta Security Guard Involved In Heated Argument Outside Saxonwold [Video]

It looks like the security guards outside the Gupta house have zero chill, a DA member becoming involved in an altercation with one earlier this morning.
Please Enjoy The Half A Billion Rand Home The Guptas Have Bought In Dubai

The Guptas have bought a lavish home over in their favourite city and, well, I’d like to know where they got the money from.
Guptas Are “Committed To South Africa Despite Scandal” – Read Yesterday’s Financial Times Article Here

You would think the Guptas are a part of the presidential family, the way they’re speaking. Oh, wait, they are.
“Zuma’s Priorities Are Now To Stay Out Of Jail” – Max Du Preez Is On Fire In His Latest Column – Read Here

It is the time for Zuma to be planning his exit strategy, as going to jail is not necessarily something he would like to do. Max isn’t holding back.
The Guptas And Zuma’s Son Have Just Resigned From One Of Their Biggest Businesses

Does today spell the beginning of the end for the Guptas in South Africa? Who knows, but the wheels of change look to be in motion.
This List Of Allegations (And Facts) Against The Guptas Is Quite Something

Just when you think you’ve heard it all more details emerge showing the reach of the Gupta family. A few of these may surprise you.
Here Are 6 Possible Reasons Why Zuma Has Not Yet Been Fired

As the country waited in anticipation for the NEC meeting to see if the ANC would fire Zuma, they were disappointed to wake up with the man still in power – so why didn’t they do it?
Remind You Of North Korea? Dark Forces Seem To Have Shut Down Mentor’s Facebook Account

While Vyitjie Mentor challenges Zuma and his relationship with the Guptas, there are people who aren’t too impressed with her stance. Obviously.
Zuma’s New Jonas Scandal Might Spell The End – Read This Analysis

Jonas’ confession is doing wonders for the image of Jacob Zuma’s friendship with the Guptas – but what goes up, must come down.
It Looks Like The Guptas May Be Leaving SA Soon #ZuptaMustFall

The Guptas and Jacob Zuma, a match made in heaven that spawned the now infamous ‘Zupta Must Fall’ chants in Parliament. Are they about to bugger off?
IT’S OFFICIAL: The Guptas Now Carry Diplomatic Passports

Lesotho is a country 100% surrounded by South Africa, relying almost solely on South Africa for most of it’s economic affairs. It makes sense then that they bestow the Guptas with diplomatic passports.
Wednesday Morning Spice

Results of Gupta home rezoning bid. That shooter kid was bullied. Take a balloon to space. Cameron freaks out at Facebook. Wikipedia exposes paid-for entries. Get the new Mac operating system free. Shrien Dewani latest.
FACT: Gupta TV Were Hiring Illegal Staff Who Have Now Been Kicked Out Of The Country

Remember the accusations that some Gupta TV (ANN7) staff were working with holiday visas? Remember Gupta TV denied the allegations? Well those staff have been kicked out of SA..
Monday Morning Spice

Guess who’s behind those e-toll billboards? Gupta wedding guests were on their way to Zuma. Twitter investors buy wrong stock – price soars. Price Harry set to marry. China: 417,000 evacuated. Syria chemical weapon destruction begins. Kid sneaks on plane – goes to Vegas.
Mail & Guardian’s Chris Roper Says Gupta’s R500 Million Lawsuit Is “Outrageous”

The Daily Maverick caught up with Mail & Guardian editor in chief, Chris Roper to discuss the R500 million defamation suit brought against the paper by the notorious Gupta family. They’re suing the Sunday Times for the same amount – putting their claim at a cool R1 billion.
The Guptas Are Suing The Mail & Guardian For R500 Million

Ladies and gentlemen, it could be one for the record books! The Mail & Guardian reports that the Gupta family is suing the newspaper for R500 million, in what may well be the largest media defamation suit in the history of South Africa. According to the M&G, “The case relates to an article published in the M&G in March […]
Xhosa King Says Zuma And ANC Are “Corrupt Hooligans” Who Ate Out Of Gupta’s Dustbins

What was meant to be a prayer service in Qunu in the Eastern Cape for the ill-fated Madiba, turned into a podium for political speak. AbaThembu King Buyelekhaya Zwelibanzi Dalindyebo decided to use the opportunity to let go of some of his thoughts regarding the ANC. In front of AbaThembu chiefs, clergy and villagers gathered […]
Thursday Morning Spice

Zuma addresses Gupta relationship. Kate clarifies birth natural vs. C-section. Exploding sidewalks are a problem in London. Dolce & Gabbana sentenced to jail. SA pupil takes education minister to court. Pope John Paul II does it again.