Ahmed areff

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Be prepared for dictatorship – Malema warns about Zuma

Article Ahmed areff - 15 May 2017

The EFF leader has warned that if a Parliamentary motion of no confidence in President Jacob Zuma succeeds, he will still try to remain in office.

Running battles between Wits students and cops move to Braamfontein streets

Article Tshidi Madia & Ahmed areff - 10 Oct 2016

The university said in a statement at 1pm that students had thrown 'sizeable rocks that could have maimed or killed people'.

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#SABC8 ‘targeted’ because journalistic ethics at odds with SABC policy, court hears

Article Ahmed areff - 22 Jul 2016

SABC protest policy conflicted with journalists' ethics says legal counsel for the #SABC8.

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Supreme Court dismisses al-Bashir appeal

Article Jeanette Chabalala & Ahmed areff - 15 Mar 2016

The SCA has dismissed a government appeal, declaring the decision not to arrest Omar al-Bashir "was inconsistent with South African law".

Oscar Pistorius gets bail, plans to approach Concourt

Article Ahmed areff - 8 Dec 2015

Paralympian's bail set at R10 000 while his lawyer revealed that an application for leave to appeal would be brought to the Constitutional Court.

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Auditor general flags R25.7bn in irregular govt spending

Article Ahmed areff - 25 Nov 2015

Our national and provincial departments racked up R25.7-billion in irregular expenditure, although this was 27% less than the year before.

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Supreme court dismisses Hlaudi Motsoeneng appeal

Article Ahmed areff - 8 Oct 2015

The Supreme Court of Appeal has dismissed the SABC COO's bid against suspension and has upheld Thuli Madonsela's recommendations.

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Advocate labels former NPA boss ‘slimy, slippery and dishonest’

Article Ahmed areff - 15 Jul 2015

Mike Hellens has asked Menzi Simelane if he was trying to "duck the obligation" to hand over a letter after lawyers requested all correspondence.

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‘No say in Ginwala inquiry’ – Simelane

Article Ahmed areff - 14 Jul 2015

Former NPA boss Menzi Simelane said that he did not determine what documents made up the government's submission to the Ginwala inquiry.

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Ruling says Marikana miners not entitled to info – lawyer

Article Ahmed areff - 15 Jun 2015

A court application to compel President Jacob Zuma to immediately release the Farlam Commission's Marikana report has been rejected.

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Benni McCarthy targeted during robbery

Article Ahmed areff - 6 May 2015

Patrons who witnessed an armed robbery at a barbershop offered to hand over their valuables, but the gang said they were there to rob Benni McCarthy.

Maimane, James face off in DA leadership debate

Article Ahmed areff - 5 May 2015

The debate between the party’s parliamentary and federal leaders laid bare key differences in their personal politics, and political personability.

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Press Releases

Special Reports

BIO Africa is set to launch its 2020 BIO Africa Convention digitally this year

special reports - 14 Aug 2020

The pandemic has opened room for those within the biotechnology sector to join forces and exchange a wide range of expertise and knowledge to fight Covid-19

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Capital Legacy shakes up the South African financial services industry

special reports - 14 Aug 2020

The company has created an exciting and industry first, end-to-end financial services solution that addresses the needs of the country’s one million Muslims

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BIO Africa Convention

special reports - 14 Aug 2020

The convention is a platform to co-create solutions based on knowledge sharing strategies and it is driven by solidarity

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Let’s unite behind our masks

special reports - 12 Aug 2020

We owe it to young people who hold our dreams for the future to not be discouraged by the Covid-19 pandemic – or our poor leaders

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Brand South Africa’s statement in response to allegations of corruption

special reports - 11 Aug 2020

The Board of Trustees and the Management of Brand South Africa have undertaken to investigate any allegations presented against it

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Grants for the production of Covid-19-relevant medical and pharmaceutical products: call for proposals

special reports - 11 Aug 2020

Winning innovative projects may be supported with a grant expected to range from €50 000 to to €200 000 depending on whether your initiative is for- or non-profit

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WiMSA shines a light on the future of women in mining

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

Men in mining must begin to take it upon themselves to support the development of women in the industry

Special Reports

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure reveals second gender-based violence advocacy artwork

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

The men and boys of South Africa are important role players in this mission to ensure that women are respected, protected and treated equally