Nor could it release the report, because this would see it breach its founding Act, the central bank governor told MPs
The governing party’s former secretary general said Cyril Ramaphosa was endorsed by the DA and ‘neoliberal handlers’
To realise sustainable growth, the economic superpower must change tack, and South Africa must be ready to adjust
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Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema says Cuba, Venezuela, Palestine and the Democratic Republic of the Congo must also be added to the Brics economic bloc
Among state-owned entities, the beleaguered power utility is far and away the biggest risk to the public purse
The sidelining of state attorneys in a challenge to the Zondo report has provided schadenfreude for the chief justice’s critics
Iran polarised the five member states, with Russia fighting aggressively for its inclusion in the bloc, according to insiders
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A drama-free summit reminds the opposition that Cyril is still running the show
Brics chair, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the bloc’s expansion, which includes two African country
Iran, which was favoured by the Russians, is said to have also received the nod from the Brazilians, but various sanctions are likely to be its stumbling block
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President criticises UN Security Council over handling of other conflicts and says Brazil is ready to help secure an immediate ceasefire and long-term peace
Wu Peng says China will maintain its non-interference foreign policy
China’s Xi Jinping, the leader of the biggest economy in the bloc, said the world is at a ‘critical juncture’ amid growing trade tensions
The ANC leader said a recently agreed multi-party coalition was made up of ‘apartheid’ and ‘bantustan’ parties with an ‘evil intent’
The minister of trade and industry said South Africa will keep an eye on superpower’s slowing growth, given its effect on the global economy
The nuclear-armed nations have a tense relationship because of disputed territories at multiple border areas
The international relations minister called the bloc the chief architects of a new global order
The president did not violate any exchange control regulations, the central bank has found after a lengthy investigation
The president said that only dialogue, mediation and diplomacy would end Russia’s war in Ukraine
The government should stand between us and inflation’s constant battering
US embassy spokesperson David Feldmann said Washington had given no indication that it was considering the recall of its representative
Brigety’s allegation that South Africa supplied arms to Russia caused the rand to tumble amid concerns the country would lose its American trade ties
ANC leaders hoping for a spot in the provincial and national lists have intensified their campaigns as the party’s list conference approaches
The State Capture Commission made 205 recommendations on the criminal investigation and possible prosecution of people and companies
The president has an opportunity at the Brics summit to increase pressure on Russia to end the war on Ukraine. Will he use it?
With labour seemingly sidelined in talks affecting the economy’s future, big business isn’t as hard done by as some believe
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South Africa would not subscribe to any expansion philosophy that could create more hostility in the world, according to the minister
Angry residents are embarking on the boycott to force the city to confront corruption and mismanagement
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At the Zondo commission, Booysen accused the three of lying under oath and launching a spurious prosecution against him and officers from the Cato Manor Special Crimes Unit
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Julius Malema is no Barry White, but the United Nations won’t stop him singing
The president’s strong stance on Russia’s war could help salvage trade agreement with the US, says deputy secretary
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The investigation covers the tenure of all six ANC premiers
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