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'.

#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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

‘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.

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.

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

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Itec serves up high-tech integrated surveillance system for family food company

special reports - 27 Oct 2020

The system includes facial recognition software and a thermal screening solution that will provide instant temperature screening of all employees

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Transport Month

[email protected] - 23 Oct 2020

An infrastructure-led recovery will help to stimulate demand in the South African economy, which is vital post the Covid-19 pandemic

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Limpopo’s Economic Recovery Plan to fight Covid-19 impact

special reports - 23 Oct 2020

Billions have been set aside to help farmers and industries get back on their feet as part of the Limpopo Socio-Economic Recovery Plan

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Disrupt the corrupt

special reports - 22 Oct 2020

Whistle-blowers should be seen as real heroes in the fight against corruption and we need a change in culture for this to happen

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Corporates: A force for good for a sustainable future

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

In order to see people and nature thrive what is required is a strong focus on partnerships – we cannot act alone anymore

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Combatting wildlife crime in Southern Africa activity annual programme statement (APS) No. 04

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

Concept papers are sought for implementating activities, for a multi-faceted programme that aims to reduce poaching and illegal trade in wildlife

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The financial decisions made during your life journey, and their impact on your retirement outcome

special reports - 19 Oct 2020

The longer you save towards retirement the larger your retirement savings are expected to be due to the effect of compounding interest

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In conversation with SA Reserve Bank Governer, Lesetja Kganyago

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

'Make interest rates zero and inflation goes up and then people save less – we need savings to fund investment in this country'