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The late Pravin Gordhan. (Oupa Nkosi)
COUNTRY

Gordhan’s interdict against public protector remedial action successful

The high court granted the public enterprises minister the urgent interdict he sought against the remedial action recommended by the public protector

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In a statement released on Sunday, Mkhwebane emphasised that “any review proceedings must be coupled with an interdict to stay the implementation of remedial action.” (Madelene Cronje)
AFRICAN GLOBAL GROUP

‘Ramaphosa must take a leave of absence during court review of PP report’ — EFF

The EFF, in a statement released on Sunday evening, described Ramaphosa as ‘conflicted’ and said he should go on leave ‘until his name is cleared’

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Bruce Koloane testified before the judicial commission of inquiry into state capture on Monday. (Gallo Images/Thapelo Morebudi)
BRUCE KOLOANE

Gupta Waterkloof landing approval was ‘pure misunderstanding’ — Koloane

Former chief of state protocol tells state capture inquiry that the controversial landing, for which he was suspended, wasn’t part of any agenda

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South Africa’s ambassador to the Netherlands, Bruce Koloane. (Gallo Images/Sowetan/Thapelo Morebudi)
BRUCE KOLOANE

Gupta Waterkloof landing approval was ‘pure misunderstanding’ — Koloane

Former chief of state protocol tells state capture inquiry that the landing, for which he was suspended, wasn’t part of any agenda

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3 min read
Former Dirco director general, Jerry Matjila. (Masi Losi/M&G)
COUNTRY

Gupta Waterkloof landing back in the spotlight

The Zondo commission is currently focused on the infamous 2013 Waterkloof landing by Jet Airways for a Gupta family in Sun City

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The resignation has been welcomed by unions which considered Adam’s appointment as irregular and illegal. Unions also saw Adam as being at the forefront of the plans to lay off workers. (Freddy Mavunda/Business Day)
COUNTRY

Necsa chairperson bows out

Rob Adam, the chairperson of the Nuclear Energy Corporation of South Africa, handed in his resignation last week

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Former Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe.
CAGNEY MUSI
Video

Hlophe tribunal: Another year of uncertainty?

The tribunal against Judge John Hlophe was postponed exactly a year ago and the next step remains unclear

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?Linda Twala buries people and creates safe spaces for learning, helping to make him an invaluable part of the community. (Hiram Alejandro Durán/M&G)
ALEXANDRA

Linda Twala — the father of the nation of Alex

​Linda Twala was born to one of the original residents of Alexandra. He is now known as the father of Alex, a title he takes very seriously

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