The public enterprise minister would rather iron his penis than campaign for the ANC
Thirty years since democracy, the country needs a radical shift to steer it out of stagnation
The Life After Coal campaign has argued that carbon capture technology requires burning more coal, increasing greenhouse gas emissions and other harmful chemicals
Despite what some say about the Takatso deal’s collapse, the private sector has made strong inroads at public enterprises
The recommendation that the unit look into the legality of the now cancelled deal is a blow
The government’s effort to nail down a strategic equity partner with fat pockets hasn’t worked out. But if the national carrier cleans up its financial act, it could still be in with a chance
The parliamentary committee on public enterprises has recommended that the SIU further investigate the matter to ensure accountability and transparency
The plan to ‘sell’ the airline for R51 is in the bin – as is eThekwini
Kgathatso Tlhakudi said the allegations of an irregular selection process and the undervaluation of SAA assets to unfairly enrich selected ‘oligarchs’ should be spotlighted
Negotiations between government and the Takatso Consortium fell apart, leaving the national carrier’s future back in the state’s hands
Gordhan’s 30-year political career has been marked by his stance on transparency but he has been accused of leaving state-owned enterprises “chronically dependent” on taxpayer bailouts.
Cyril Ramaphosa and Gwede Mantashe had to leave the national executive committee meeting where only five NEC members supported the adoption of the integrity commission report
ANC leaders including Pravin Gordhan, Angie Motsekga and Lindiwe Zulu have been left off the list
As the stand-off on the sale of the airline continues, the committee relented to hear his version in camera but said agreeing to secrecy would be a breach of duty
According to an MOU, Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa will exercise authority over the beleaguered power utility’s board and management on ending load-shedding
State capture is often cited as the the reason for the department’s ongoing failures, but its problems run far deeper
The journey to full-blown austerity is marked by changes to an economy presided over by a government adrift
The minister failed to submit two key documents to the portfolio committee on public enterprises, without which they will not back the deal
Reforming governance has proved to be a Sisyphean task. If done right, a new state holding company could be the final push
Marokane takes the position after a year-long search for a new leader for the state power utility
R22.8 billion will be used to tackle urgent liquidity matters, such as settling maturity debt
Jaap Burger suggested there was resistance to tackling syndicates in a concerted manner
The acting chief executive said it was imperative to bridge the gap of 4000 to 6000 megawatts of dispatchable capacity
The state-owned logistics entity, plagued by R130 billion in debt and neglected infrastructure, has presented a turnaround plan to claw its way back to profitability
The outgoing chairman told news editors he was shown the door but praises Pravin Gordhan for ‘amicable’ conclusion of his tenure
The public enterprises minister responds to coverage about his conduct at state firms
The NEC allegedly suggested that President Cyril Ramaphosa explore giving the electricity minister more powers at Eskom
The ANC secretary general said Makgoba was a respected South African whose claims against Gordhan couldn’t be ignored
The minister’s conduct was called into question during this week’s national working committee meeting, sources said
The minister’s leadership style is marred by micro-management and interference, according to industry leaders
Makwana’s resignation comes hours after Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa said the country was not yet ‘out of the woods’ in terms of load-shedding
The minister says a just transition should ensure no one is left behind