South Africa
Ramaphosa and justice minister split on how to nab Gupta brothers

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South Africa
Gupta brothers spotted in Switzerland

The Gupta brothers are not actually in custody in the UAE and have used their South African passports to travel and do business. They were last spotted in Switzerland.

Central African Republic, South Africa
Dubai's silence over Gupta brothers' whereabouts causing panic in Pretoria

None of South Africa's recent attempts to make contact with the UAE regarding the Gupta brothers have been successful. South African authorities are no longer sure that the two businessmen are being held in Dubai and are concerned that they may be granted asylum in central Africa.

Spotlight | Central African Republic, South Africa
Gupta brothers seek asylum in central Africa

Currently living in exile in Dubai and under threat of being extradited to South Africa, where they are wanted on charges of embezzlement, the Guptas are seeking a safe haven in the centre of the continent.