Interpol has joined the search for a Jo'burg attorney who conned members of the Greek and Cypriot community with one of those 'special services' offshore investment scams. And where would a swindler be without a little help from his friends - in this case friends at Absa bank?

As Durban jollers were savouring the final moments of the Durban July a bouncer war was breaking out inside the racecourse.

FirstRand and Maharaj: Chronology of a sweet deal & history of the Shaik-up

FirstRand accuses noseweek of distorting the truth with 'malicious inferences to cover-ups and corruption'. We stand by our story and explain a bit more of the background, and the reasons for our suspicions concerning the relationship between FirstRand, Maharaj and the famous Nkobi Holdings.

When first mooted it seemed that Madiba art might raise hundreds of millions for the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund. The trustees were delighted - natch - and asked Mandela's attorney, Ismail Ayob, to draw up a contract. What happened next will be the basis, we are sure, for much thought and speculation. (The first in a two part series.)