Lizeka Tandwa
Lizeka Tandwa is a political journalist with a keen interest in local government.
Mondli Gungubele (Grade C-)
/ 20 December 2022

Mondli Gungubele (Grade C-)

DepartmentMinister in the presidency Key Goals Analysis Since taking over as minister in the presidency, Gungubele has seen huge changes in his job and certainly one of the most testing times for his presidency. Part of the criticism he had to deal with early on in his position, having been appointed in 2020 after the […]

David Mabuza (Grade E)
/ 20 December 2022

David Mabuza (Grade E)

DepartmentDeputy President Key Goals Analysis Of all the cabinet members that have been found wanting in their positions, none compares to the deputy president.  The common factor in most of the media’s analysis was that Mabuza has dismally failed in carrying his responsibility to the country and its president.  Until recently, it was difficult to […]

Has the Phala Phala debacle helped Mantashe ingratiate himself in Ramaphosa camp
/ 18 December 2022

Has the Phala Phala debacle helped Mantashe ingratiate himself in Ramaphosa camp

The minerals and energy minister could be the de facto prime minister of Cyril Ramaphosa after aiding the president through turbulent times

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