Geoff Makhubo

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How Geoff Makhubo lied to amaB

Johannesburg’s embattled mayor was grilled by the state capture commission last week after it was confirmed that his company received millions from a city contract – despite his earlier denials to amaBhungane.

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At Zondo, EOH plunges ANC and Joburg mayor Makhubo into tender kickback scandal

New information at the Zondo commission has unearthed evidence that executives of the tech giant channelled questionable payments to the ANC – before and after it landed significant contracts with the city – and to a company controlled by current Johannesburg mayor Geoff Makhubo.

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Obituary: Regiments Capital

In the late 2000s, Regiments used its proximity to the ANC to capture the City of Jo'burg. Then, when the Guptas came to town, it hitched its wagon to the state capture train.

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New Joburg mayor could dig up dirt on Mashaba fleet deal

When we reported 15 months ago that fleet company Afrirent scored a big contract with the City of Johannesburg after paying an EFF slush fund, then mayor Herman Mashaba announced an investigation. It let the city off the hook. But Mashaba is now gone, and his defence of the deal is looking increasingly tenuous.