Natasha Marrian

Marrian has built a reputation as an astute political journalist, investigative reporter and commentator. Until recently she led the political team at Business Day where she also produced a widely read column that provided insight into the political spectacle of the week.

Bill aims to quash covert party funding

Article Natasha Marrian - 30 Aug 2019

Further legislation to control money flows to political parties will heighten transparency

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Independent candidates snatch wards from the ANC in embattled Maluti-a-Phofung

Article Natasha Marrian - 29 Aug 2019

Expelled ANC councillors win wards in the Free State municipality, but party retains council

ANC tests EFF with vote for Mashaba

Article Natasha Marrian - 23 Aug 2019

If the fledgling party had ‘flip-flopped’ in support of the Johannesburg mayor, it would have given the ruling party ammunition for elections in 2021

Sparks fly as labour takes on Eskom

Article Natasha Marrian - 8 Aug 2019

Trade unions disagree with key policy decisions, and won’t budge even as the state-owned power utility’s dire finances threaten the economy

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ANC now mulling the regulation of internal party election funding

Article Natasha Marrian - 7 Aug 2019

ANC defends Ramaphosa amidst saga of leaked emails from CR17 campaign

Kieswetter moves to oust Moyane loyalists

Article Natasha Marrian - 2 Aug 2019

While work to clean up Sars continues apace, there remains much to be done

Cowboys, stink bombs and spies

Article Natasha Marrian - 2 Aug 2019

The president knows the importance of fixing the economy. But factional disputes in the ruling party are costing financial growth and employment

Sars acts against Moyane loyalists

Article Natasha Marrian - 31 Jul 2019

Key players in axed commissioners leadership structure at Sars suspended

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Ramaphosa to address the nation on Public Protector Bosasa report

Article Natasha Marrian - 21 Jul 2019

Mkhwebane's report is likely to be taken under review by Ramaphosa

Ramaphosa to study Mkhwebane’s report, hints at review

Article Natasha Marrian - 19 Jul 2019

Presidency hints at potential legal review saying she did not consider his response to her preliminary report

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If Ramaphosa must face criminal prosecution, then he must, Maimane says

Article Natasha Marrian - 19 Jul 2019

Leader of opposition party says it cannot choose between “good presidents and bad presidents”

Zuma spins a dangerous narrative

Article Natasha Marrian - 19 Jul 2019

The former president’s claims about ANC spies is a political game of smoke and mirrors

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special reports - 19 Sep 2020

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special reports - 18 Sep 2020

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special reports - 18 Sep 2020

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special reports - 18 Sep 2020

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special reports - 15 Sep 2020

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Headline Speakers announced for SingularityU SA Online Summit 2020

special reports - 12 Sep 2020

SingularityU announces multi-national line up with world-renowned speakers addressing ground-breaking topics to solve the global grand challenges