ESTINA DAIRY PROJECT
Hawks' Gupta raid marks a turning point
The case will undoubtedly implicate Duduzane Zuma, Mozebenzi Zwane and, at some point, probably ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule too
When the Hawks swooped on the Gupta compound in Saxonwold in a dawn raid on Wednesday, they crossed a line many considered unthinkable just days earlier. By late afternoon word had spread that the Hawks were looking for Atul Gupta and two Gupta executives after arresting another family member and three Free State government officials. All are expected to appear in the Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court on Thursday. The Hawks have confirmed that the raid and arrests formed part of the unit’s investigation into allegations of fraud, theft and money laundering related to the Estina dairy project in the Free State. Several other Gupta-related residences and offices in Gauteng were also raided. These events signify a sea change in law enforcement efforts involving high-profile corruption cases. Not only will a family close to President Jacob Zuma accused of wholesale looting appear in the dock at last, but the case will undoubtedly implicate his son Duduzane Zuma, Mineral Resources Minister...
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