Michael Mathes

AFP US politics/Congress correspondent, lifelong human.

Trump trial opens with fiery clashes over witnesses

Article Michael Mathes & Paul Handley - 22 Jan 2020

The two sides squared off in fiery exchanges that circled around the procedures for the trial and gave the Democrats an opportunity to spell out their arguments for Trump's guilt on national television

Biden to face clash over race in upcoming Democrat debate

Article Michael Mathes - 29 Jul 2019

Expect bare-knuckle political sparring when 2020 frontrunner Joe Biden battles his Democratic rivals this week

Warren leads Democrats in spirited first 2020 debate

Article Michael Mathes - 27 Jun 2019

The biggest American political debate since the 2016 presidential campaign is occurring over two nights in Miami

Trump walks out on Democrats as impeachment talk heats up

Article Sebastian Smith & Michael Mathes - 23 May 2019

A livid Trump abruptly shut down a White House meeting with Democratic leaders Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer

For many Democrats desperate to beat Trump, Biden’s their man

Article Michael Mathes - 20 May 2019

Biden, a veteran Democrat who spent 36 year in the US Senate, boasts the thickest resume of any candidate seeking to deny Trump a second term

Joe Biden: Popular, seasoned Democrat with a cumbersome past

Article Michael Mathes - 27 Apr 2019

The former vice president jumped into a crowded Democratic field as an immediate frontrunner in the battle to oust President Donald Trump in 2020

In US presidential race, how old is too old?

Article Michael Mathes - 19 Mar 2019

Donald Trump, the oldest person ever elected US president, will be 74 on Inauguration Day 2021

US House to vote on blocking Trump emergency

Article Michael Mathes - 26 Feb 2019

Trump's February 15 emergency declaration gives him access to billions of dollars to construct his wall on the Mexican border

Trumps delays State of the Union speech until government shutdown ends

Article Michael Mathes & Sebastian Smith - 24 Jan 2019

President Trump backed down late on Wednesday in a spat with Democrats over his State of the Union address

Nancy Pelosi: Former US House speaker set to reclaim gavel

Article Michael Mathes - 3 Jan 2019

Keeping Donald Trump in check will be among the California Democrat's top challenges as she presides over the House of Representatives

US govt lurches to shutdown as Trump, Democrats spar over wall

Article Michael Mathes - 21 Dec 2018

Fears of a shutdown — which could send thousands of federal employees home without pay just before Christmas — helped send US stocks tumbling

Democrats nominate Pelosi to reclaim US House speaker role

Article Michael Mathes - 29 Nov 2018

Nancy Pelosi is seeking to reclaim the gavel that she first wielded a dozen years ago when she became the first female speaker of the House

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Transport Month

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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

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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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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'