Publication: Cape Argus Issued: Date: 2008-07-27 Reporter: Sapa

Arms Probe Rolling Again

 

Publication 

Cape Argus
Date

2008-07-27
Reporter Sapa

Web Link

www.capeargus.co.za



The Scorpions have, for the first time, confirmed that they have reopened the investigation into the controversial multibillion-rand arms deal, the Sunday Times reported.

Scorpions spokesperson Tlali Tlali refused to provide details, but confirmed that the unit's former boss, Leonard McCarthy, had ordered it after new evidence emerged in February.

The Sunday Times has established that the focus of the new probe includes alleged kickbacks paid to politicians and government officials.

ANC spokesperson Jessie Duarte said the ANC would defend itself against any allegation of wrongdoing.

She challenged the Scorpions to produce evidence showing the party had acted improperly.

In a statement on Friday, Duarte announced that an ANC task team appointed to probe Zuma's role in the arms deal had found there is "no link" between the ANC president and the arms procurement processes *1. - Sapa

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With acknowledgements to Sapa and Cape Argus.


*1       This unfortunately for JZ and the ANC and The Two Thints is untrue.

The High Court and Supreme Court have found that there were official processes and unofficial process.

JZ and the ANC and The Two Thints have been found beyond a reasonable doubt to be involved in unlawful conduct directly relating to the award of the corvette combat suite contact to Thomson-CSF Navale and ADS.