Ronald Lamola

The New Guard
Kenya, South Africa, Morocco, Guinea

Every Wednesday, Africa Intelligence spotlights a new generation of movers and shakers in business and politics.

KenyaMary Mutula, from reality TV to activism

South AfricaChrispin Phiri, justice ministry spokesman and rising ANC star

MoroccoSamia Jlil, co-founder of Women For Cyber Africa

GuineaMambi Magassouba combines mining and writing novels

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

South Africa is keen to catch Atul Gupta and Rajesh Gupta, suspected of masterminding the embezzlement of $940m of state funds. But it is wavering on whether to ask for help from the FBI or to appeal the United Arab Emirates' refusal to extradite the brothers.

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.

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.

South Africa
Ramaphosa puts finishing touches to new government

Freshly re-elected as ANC president, the South African leader will soon announce the make-up of his new government, and it is gradually becoming clearer who will stay and who will go.

South Africa
Zuma gives up private prosecution against Lamola to focus on Ramaphosa

Jacob Zuma a dû renoncer à poursuivre devant les tribunaux le ministre de la justice et allié du président actuel, Ronald Lamola par crainte de ne pouvoir assumer les frais de justice, alors qu'il veut également lancer une procédure contre Cyril Ramaphosa.

South Africa
Prosecutor's office struggles to pursue Gupta case

Although the extradition request for Atul and Rajesh Gupta has been sent to the UAE, concerns are growing about the NPA's ability to bring this sensitive case to trial.

South Africa
Ramaphosa orders police inquiry into burglaries of his ministers

The Hawks suspect the possible complicity of a VIP protection unit in the break-ins at the residences of two ministers and political allies of the president. Fearing a campaign to undermine him, Ramaphosa has moved to overhaul this unit.

South Africa
Two bigwig ANC ministers allegedly burgled

According to our sources, Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe and Justice Minister Ronald Lamola were both burgled at their official residences in Pretoria last week.

South Africa
Private sector talks stall over prosecution service funding

To help the underfunded National Prosecuting Authority deal with the Zondo cases, the Department of Justice has called on the private sector. But discussions are currently at a standstill.

Spotlight | South Africa, UAE
Pretoria drags heels over Gupta brothers extradition

Atul Gupta and brother Rajesh, the alleged masterminds of state capture during Zuma's presidency who were arrested in Dubai on 2 June, are to be extradited to South Africa but Pretoria is not being very cooperative as the focus shifts to the upcoming ANC conference.

South Africa
Race for ANC deputy presidency hots up ahead of national conference

With just six months to go until the ruling party's next national conference, four main candidates are in the running for the number two position within the ANC - a standard stepping stone to the presidency of the party.

South Africa
Pretoria quietly drops threats to withdraw from International Criminal Court

In July, the ANC is intending to formally confirm its change of stance towards the court based in The Hague. However, it is still not moving against suspected perpetrators of human rights abuses who are present on South African soil.