Quotes

‘Dow travelled halfway around the world to prey on incredibly vulnerable victims. His crimes are nearly incomprehensible in their depravity. We thank the witnesses in this case for coming forward to report him, and our law enforcement partners in the United States and in Kenya for working diligently to bring him to justice. It is no exaggeration to say that the world’s children are safer with Dow behind bars.' 

– Acting US Attorney Jennifer Williams after Gregory Dow was been sentenced in a US federal court to 188 months in prison for abusing children at an orphanage in Kenya.

 

‘The decision doesn't reflect on the veracity of the allegations against the two DJs but rather prioritises the company's business imperatives.’

– Music radio station 94.7 announcing that popular radio personalities DJ Fresh (Thato Sikwane) and Euphonik (Themba Nkosi) have parted ways with the station following rape allegations that were levelled against them. The duo face a rape charge after a woman accused them of raping and drugging her in 2011.

 

‘Yes, I can confirm that there are two applications from the Gupta family members. I don't think we're going to process them because there are still many issues outstanding with the Guptas.’

– Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi after fugitive Atul Gupta who is living in Dubai approached a Gauteng court in a bid to have his South African passport issued. The controversial family left SA for Dubai under increasing pressure due to allegations that they influenced former president Jacob Zuma's Cabinet appointments. SA has been engaging with the UAE for the extradition of members of the family and their associates.

 

‘They (the UAE) told us what we needed to provide, which we did and that gave us hope because discussions went well, including what we need to provide.’

– Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola who said previous discussions with the UAE were ‘progressing well’, but added that now it was not cooperating.