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Good Morning, SA | Jacob Zuma must cough up nearly R8m for his Nkandla bond - or risk losing everything

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PLUS: Gupta brothers still behind bars, View Online Good Morning, SA Former president Jacob Zuma must come up with nearly R8 million to pay his bond, or risk losing his movable assets - no matter where they are located. Zuma owes VBS Mutual Bank R6.5 million plus 10.25% interest from 31 August 2019 for a bond he secured on the property on Nxamalala Farm in Nkandla. Today Kyle Cowan takes us through three outcomes facing Zuma should he not pay back the money. In opinions, Pieter du Toit writes that if wasn't for Thuli Madonsela being so committed to the rule of law and justice, we wouldn't have seen the Transnet cartel leaders appear in court this week. Madonsela is one of many speakers at our inaugural summit, On the Record, which is taking place today in Johannesburg. You can view the full list of speakers here. Chief Justice Ra...

Adriaan's top 10 reads of the day | Phala Phala pressure, Cope chaos, ransomware crooks

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View Online Adriaan's top 10 reads of the day ADRIAAN BASSON, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF A press briefing by  suspended Cope president Mosiuoa Lekota  descended into chaos earlier when disgruntled party members disrupted proceedings and came to blows before he addressed the media.  Power in the Knysna Municipality has returned to the ANC . The DA-led coalition government was booted out by the Patriotic Alliance, which successfully brought motions of no confidence against several council members.    South African golfing legend Gary Player and son, Marc Player, have opened up about their "sadness" over their family feud in an exclusive interview. Gary says he gave his eldest son "too much" and Marc "took advantage".    That's it for today. Over and out....