#GuptaLeaks sparks ANC response

[Daily Maverick] AFTERNOON THING with JOHN STUPART TGIF, 2 June 2017 WHILE YOU WERE WORKING [#GuptaLeaks sparks ANC concern]( The ruling party has noted "with grave concern" ongoing #GuptaLeaks reports. In an official statement, Zizi Kodwa called on the government to investigate the possibility of billions of rands being siphoned off for Gupta-related profit. Only, it's government that's pretty much at the heart of the problem. [O'Sullivan case dismissed]( The Kempton Park Magistrate's Court has dismissed the case against investigator Paul O'Sullivan, citing poor witnesses. O'Sullivan had been accused of using his Irish passport to exit and enter the country, making him the first such case in South African history. O'Sullivan, in turn, announced his intention to bring a civil suit against the state to the tune of R100-million. [Philippines casino attack kills dozens]( At least 37 have been killed in a deadly attack on a casino in Manila today. A lone gunman entered the Resorts World Manila with an assault rifle and a bottle of petrol. It is believed most of the dead were a result of a fire caused by the attacker, rather than any gunfire. Authorities believe the motive was robbery, not terrorism, despite President Donald Trump already labelling it as such. ['Covfefe' trademarked]( A failed Trump tweet has turned to actual business for a Swedish businessman, who has trademarked the now-iconic "covfefe". Trump earlier mis-Tweeted "Despite the constant negative press covfefe", sparking a torrent of hilarity on social media. Per Holknekt, a 57-year-old fashion designer and entrepreneur, will now hold trademark rights on the cryptic typo. And who says Trump doesn't make deals for non-Americans? — FEATURED ARTICLES [Mbalula’s Top Cop Chop Shop: First Ntlemeza, now SAPS acting commissioner Phahlane out too]( [Mbalula’s Top Cop Chop Shop: First Ntlemeza, now SAPS acting commissioner Phahlane out too]( BY Marianne Merten [amaBhungane and Scorpio #Guptaleaks: Bell Pottinger – spinner of a web for ‘pioneers of economic transformation’]( [amaBhungane and Scorpio #Guptaleaks: Bell Pottinger – spinner of a web for ‘pioneers of economic transformation’]( BY amaBhungane & Scorpio [#GuptaLeaks: How South Africa is responding]( [#GuptaLeaks: How South Africa is responding]( BY Rebecca Davis OPINIONISTAS [On a balance of probabilities – guilty or not guilty?]( [On a balance of probabilities – guilty or not guilty?]( A column by Pierre de Vos [Lest we forget: The credibility of the ANC hinges on its deployees]( [Lest we forget: The credibility of the ANC hinges on its deployees]( A column by David Ka-Ndyalvan [FORWARD THIS EMAIL TO A FRIEND]( Copyright © 2017 Daily Maverick, All rights reserved. You are receiving this mail because you are awesome and on the Daily Maverick First Thing subscriber list. [Preferences]( | [Unsubscribe](