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What do the Gupta arrests mean for South Africa?

South Africa wants to extradite the brothers accused of corruption by the government

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

For years the businessmen鈥檚 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鈥檚 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鈥nd the politicians who are reported to have been close to the brothers?

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