So this image landed in my WhatsApp stream as some wit photoshopped Richard Amsel's famous Raiders of the Lost Ark movie poster and retitled it 'Raiders of the State Coffers' in a tilt at the Zuptas (Jacob Zuma and the Gupta clan). Richard Amsel (December 1947 – November 17, 1985) was an American illustrator and graphic designer. His career was brief but prolific, including movie posters, album covers, and magazine covers. His work for the adventure film Raiders of the Lost Ark remains the … [Read more...] about Raiders of the State Coffers
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Criminal charges laid against Guptas
Dear MyPE The Democratic Alliance (DA) has today laid criminal charges against members of the Gupta family in terms of Section 4 of the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act, 2004 (Act No. 12 of 2004), following revelations this week that members of the ANC-aligned Gupta family had offered cabinet positions to at least two ANC members in exchange for executive decisions favourable and beneficial to Guptas' narrow business interests. Both current Deputy Minister of Finance, … [Read more...] about Criminal charges laid against Guptas
Gupta stranglehold over government needs Parliament’s intervention
Dear MyPE Given Wednesday's remarkable revelations with regards to the Gupta family and the influence it has over government affairs, President Zuma's position is becoming increasingly untenable. He, and the ANC, need to consider whether he should resign from office, or be recalled. In expectation that he will once again shirk responsibility, I have today moved a substantive motion in the National Assembly (NA) requesting that the House establish an Ad Hoc Committee to investigate the … [Read more...] about Gupta stranglehold over government needs Parliament’s intervention
