Denel controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2019
Zondo Commission examination of Denel
The Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Allegations of State Capture examined Denel's governance and the VR Laser arrangement. Denel representatives gave evidence, and the company later said it would seek civil and criminal recovery action after forensic investigations.
2017
Corruption allegations involving Denel leadership
Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse said it had laid corruption charges against Denel chairman Daniel Mantsha, adding to public scrutiny of the company's governance.
2016
VR Laser single-source supplier arrangement
Denel's ten-year single-source supply arrangement with VR Laser became controversial because of its terms and VR Laser's association with the Gupta family. The transaction was later examined in relation to alleged state capture, governance failures and financial losses at Denel.