Can courts choose between the law and its consequences?
/ 4 November 2022

Can courts choose between the law and its consequences?

Judicial officers swear to administer justice ‘without fear, favour or prejudice’, but must consider the needs of society and what is practically doable

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Ramaphosa’s future hinges on whether he serves the party or the people
/ 30 October 2022

Ramaphosa’s future hinges on whether he serves the party or the people

The president has made strides in renewing the state but how he deals with individuals in the ANC linked to state capture may be his undoing in the party

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Many of Zondo’s state capture recommendations are a political problem for Ramaphosa
/ 28 October 2022

Many of Zondo’s state capture recommendations are a political problem for Ramaphosa

The president’s compromise on what state capture recommendations can be implemented was expected

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What analysts will be watching out for at the mini budget
/ 24 October 2022

What analysts will be watching out for at the mini budget

Eskom, Transnet and the public sector wage bill will feature large in next week’s medium-term budget policy statement

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No backing down as presidential hopeful Mkhize goes for broke
/ 20 October 2022

No backing down as presidential hopeful Mkhize goes for broke

Disgraced former health minister wants the ANC to revert to normal disciplinary processes instead of the step-aside rule to curb corruption

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Zweli Mkhize: SIU report set up by Ramaphosa circle to clip my wings
/ 19 October 2022

Zweli Mkhize: SIU report set up by Ramaphosa circle to clip my wings

The former health minister says the Digital Vibes report is no longer an obstacle to his presidential ambitions

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ANC: Cracks start to show in Ramaphosa faction
/ 11 October 2022

ANC: Cracks start to show in Ramaphosa faction

A meeting to finalise a Ramaphosa slate was boycotted by some provincial leaders, with those in attendance annoyed by the final list which excluded key allies

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Food cost crisis: Is zero-rating the answer?
/ 10 October 2022

Food cost crisis: Is zero-rating the answer?

Food prices are too high for some households to bear but more targeted relief might have a greater impact

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Gwede loses political sex appeal
/ 7 October 2022

Gwede loses political sex appeal

There are doubts the ‘tiger’ will triumph at the ANC’s December conference. So, is it the end for Mzansi’s hottest politician?

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‘Father’ Cyril Ramaphosa, the Eskom family meeting invoked our ire
/ 7 October 2022

‘Father’ Cyril Ramaphosa, the Eskom family meeting invoked our ire

The president’s family chat on TV served only to leave South Africans in the dark and fuel our fury

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David Mabuza begs Zuma for his backing
/ 7 October 2022

David Mabuza begs Zuma for his backing

ANC insiders believe it’s unlikely Jacob Zuma will support David Mabuza’s bid to become president

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