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Jun 2022
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What do the Gupta arrests mean for South...

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Earlier this week, two brothers - Atul and Rajesh - were arrested in Dubai.

For years the businessmen’s close relationship with politicians in South Africa has caused controversy.

And they have been accused of allegedly bribing officials to secure lucrative state contracts during the rule of former President Zuma.

The Gupta’s have always denied any wrongdoing.

But South Africa is now seeking to extradite them to face charges of corruption.

So, what does it all mean for South Africa…and the politicians who are reported to have been close to the brothers?

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