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Andrew Mlangeni: A comrade until the end

Politics Lester Kiewit - 22 Jul 2020

The foundations of former Rivonia trialists reflect on the loyalty of the comrades who fought for democracy.

Rivonia trial veteran Andrew Mlangeni dies

Politics Lester Kiewit - 22 Jul 2020

The anti-apartheid struggle veteran was the last remaining defendant of the historic 1963-1964 trial

Mokonyane: ‘There was nothing untoward about the ANC’s Bosasa ties’

Politics Sarah Smit - 21 Jul 2020

The former minister likened the controversial firm to any other private sponsor of the governing party

Mokonyane ‘sets the record straight’ at Zondo commission

Politics Sarah Smit - 20 Jul 2020

Speaking before the Zondo commission, the former minister refuted claims by Bosasa executive Angelo Agrizzi that she had dodgy ties to the firm

What if Ramaphosa gets sick?

Coronavirus Lester Kiewit - 18 Jul 2020

Senior South African politicians have not been spared the coronavirus. What happens if the head of state is not well enough to be at his desk?

VBS looting haunts the ANC in Limpopo

Politics Thanduxolo Jika & Mail Guardian Correspondent - 16 Jul 2020

The ANC is facing a revolt over the looting of VBS bank, which took money from poor communities, with warnings of electoral consequences in 2021 local elections

ANC heavy ‘stops’ municipal probe

Politics Athandiwe Saba - 16 Jul 2020

David Mahlobo denies preventing the suspension of the broken Matlosana council’s manager

Reinstated Ingonyama Trust managers hit with retrenchment notices

Politics Paddy Harper - 11 Jul 2020

The effect of Covid-19 and the land reform department’s freeze of R23-million because the ITB didn’t comply with budget submissions are cited as some of the reasons for the staff cuts

The case against Floyd Shivambu

Politics Thanduxolo Jika - 9 Jul 2020

The flow of money from VBS Bank would seem to suggest that the EFF’s second-in-command was an ultimate beneficiary of proceeds of a crime

Cabinet reshuffle rumours: Unlikely to happen any time soon, but…

Politics Paddy Harper - 9 Jul 2020

Persistent rumours of a cabinet reshuffle may be jumping the gun, but they do reflect the political realignment taking place within the ANC

Municipality won’t remove former mayor, despite home affairs demands

Politics Thanduxolo Jika - 8 Jul 2020

The department is fighting with a small Free State town, which it accuses of continuing to employ an illegal immigrant

Western Cape Premier Alan Winde tests positive for coronavirus

Coronavirus Lester Kiewit - 8 Jul 2020

Alan Winde admits he is in a vulnerable group when it comes to contracting the virus, considering he is 55 years old, and a diabetic

IEC ready for elections despite budget and Covid setbacks

Politics Lester Kiewit - 7 Jul 2020

The Electoral Commission of South Africa said next year's local government elections will go ahead despite the pandemic as it has plans in place to keep employees and voters safe

Zille’s tweets threaten her position as DA federal chairperson

Politics Paddy Harper - 2 Jul 2020

Gauteng chairperson, Mike Moriarty, says the party needs stability, not controversy, at its helm

New delay in Zuma case as Thales challenges racketeering charges

Politics Paddy Harper - 23 Jun 2020

The former president’s bid for an October trial date seems set to fail

Watch it again: Jacob Zuma corruption trial day one

Politics Staff Reporter - 23 Jun 2020

The former president's long awaited day in court has finally arrived

2021 local elections ‘will go ahead’

Politics Paddy Harper - 18 Jun 2020

The ANC and EFF want national, provincial and municipal polls in 2024 but other parties disagree

eThekwini does U-turn on three-month, 30% salary cut

Coronavirus Paddy Harper - 18 Jun 2020

The municipality leaves it up to its executive committee and councillors to follow their conscience and contribute what they want to the city’s Covid-19 relief fund.

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