Politicians and their sexual escapades from affairs to sexual misconduct
/ 27 August 2022

Politicians and their sexual escapades from affairs to sexual misconduct

The finance minister is not the first politician to get into hot water over claims of sexual misconduct

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KwaZulu-Natal ANC defends Ingonyama Trust
/ 26 August 2022

KwaZulu-Natal ANC defends Ingonyama Trust

At the same time the supreme court of appeal has dismissed the ITB’s bid to overturn a high court ruling that its residents’ leases were unlawful

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Pressure builds as Enoch Godongwana forges on with fiscal consolidation
/ 22 August 2022

Pressure builds as Enoch Godongwana forges on with fiscal consolidation

Enoch Godongwana is currently seized with preparations for the medium-term budget, which will give details on whether fiscal stability is still possible

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ANC integrity commission calls for Mkhize’s suspension, labels Kodwa a ‘liar’
/ 19 August 2022

ANC integrity commission calls for Mkhize’s suspension, labels Kodwa a ‘liar’

The ANC’s integrity commission has criticised the party’s officials and the national executive committee for suppressing and ignoring its recommendations in its annual report

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Marikana: There should have been disciplinary proceeding, says Ian Farlam
/ 16 August 2022

Marikana: There should have been disciplinary proceeding, says Ian Farlam

The chair of the commission of inquiry says a personal apology from Cyril Ramaphosa would help families of the dead to heal

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‘South Africa on a path to unjust transition’
/ 11 August 2022

‘South Africa on a path to unjust transition’

The country needs a greener economy but energy specialists say policymakers must ensure the creation of a fairer economy in the process

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Will the ANC’s bones come together to bring it new life?
/ 7 August 2022

Will the ANC’s bones come together to bring it new life?

Analysis of the the resolutions taken at the party’s policy talks show it will take good leadership and bold action to restore the ANC

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Despite all the documents, there is no social compact in South Africa
/ 5 August 2022

Despite all the documents, there is no social compact in South Africa

The government has had many plans to boost the economy since 1994 but none have achieved their targets

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Ramaphosa’s energy plan does not mean cheaper electricity
/ 4 August 2022

Ramaphosa’s energy plan does not mean cheaper electricity

Experts warn that if Eskom and government does not come to grips with the tariff problem, continued social unrest is inevitable

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The ANC is now just an empty vessel
/ 4 August 2022

The ANC is now just an empty vessel

It can neither hold the centre nor lead society. The recent policy conference was bereft of new ideas

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Why Ramaphosa’s energy plan does not mean cheaper electricity
/ 4 August 2022

Why Ramaphosa’s energy plan does not mean cheaper electricity

Experts warn that if Eskom and government does not come to grips with the tariff problem, continued social unrest is inevitable

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ANC policy conference retains Ramaphosa reform agenda, including step aside rule
/ 31 July 2022

ANC policy conference retains Ramaphosa reform agenda, including step aside rule

Conference however notes strong concerns on the perceived lack of consistency in applying step aside

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KwaZulu-Natal Premier Sihle Zikalala ‘preparing to resign’
/ 31 July 2022

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Sihle Zikalala ‘preparing to resign’

The former ANC KwaZulu-Natal chairperson will stay on as a member of the provincial legislature

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Move from coal to renewables mustn’t affect employment or supply, say policy conference delegates
/ 30 July 2022

Move from coal to renewables mustn’t affect employment or supply, say policy conference delegates

There was strong support for the president’s recent announcement of interventions to help stabilise Eskom and improve its plant performance

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No retreat, but no rush, for Ramaphosa faction on Zondo report
/ 29 July 2022

No retreat, but no rush, for Ramaphosa faction on Zondo report

The resolution to heed state capture recommendations will survive ANC conference because the president can proclaim commitment to renewal while scandal corners him into compromise

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