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Cyril Ramaphosa

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

By Mcebisi Ndletyana
Many of Zondo’s state capture recommendations are a political problem for Ramaphosa
Politics
/ 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

By Emsie Ferreira
Treasury opens the purse for corruption prosecutions
Business
/ 26 October 2022

Treasury opens the purse for corruption prosecutions

After a small increase in the MTBPS, there will be further allocations for the NPA and the fight against financial crime in the 2023 budget

By Emsie Ferreira
Ethiopia’s warring parties meet for peace talks in South Africa
Opinion
/ 26 October 2022

Ethiopia’s warring parties meet for peace talks in South Africa

The Ethiopian government is unlikely to give in easily to the demands of the Tigrayan Liberation Front when negotiations intensify

By Thembisa Fakude
Presidency: Mbeki, Zuma should stop ‘shouting from the rooftops’
Politics
/ 25 October 2022

Presidency: Mbeki, Zuma should stop ‘shouting from the rooftops’

The former heads of state ‘know how to get hold of the president’ if they want to ‘engage constructively’

By Paddy Harper
Jacob Zuma’s like a toxic, spurned former husband from hell
Opinion
/ 25 October 2022

Jacob Zuma’s like a toxic, spurned former husband from hell

Our former presidents, like former spouses, tend to be a bitter bunch

By Paddy Harper
What analysts will be watching out for at the mini budget
Business
/ 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

By Sarah Smit
Mbeki, Zuma causing a distraction on Ramaphosa leadership – Motlanthe
Politics
/ 24 October 2022

Mbeki, Zuma causing a distraction on Ramaphosa leadership – Motlanthe

The former president said his peers should refrain from drawing attention to themselves and only give advice when asked

By Lizeka Tandwa
Ramaphosa responds to Zondo recommendations, makes Investigating Directorate permanent
National
/ 23 October 2022

Ramaphosa responds to Zondo recommendations, makes Investigating Directorate permanent

The president has submitted a 76-page document to parliament outlining cabinet’s response to the Zondo commission’s recommendations

By Sarah Smit
South Africa’s ANC, like the Tories, rides the ‘tiger’ of populism
Editorial
/ 21 October 2022

South Africa’s ANC, like the Tories, rides the ‘tiger’ of populism

Drunk on hubris, the UK’s Tory party has followed a populist path to instability. The ANC and its opposition peers follow a similar path

By Editorial
Why everybody wants to be Cyril Ramaphosa
Opinion
/ 21 October 2022

Why everybody wants to be Cyril Ramaphosa

The number of comrades wanting to stash cash under their mattresses is growing faster than Zuma court case postponements

By Paddy Harper
No backing down as presidential hopeful Mkhize goes for broke
Politics
/ 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

By Paddy Harper and Lizeka Tandwa
Zweli Mkhize: SIU report set up by Ramaphosa circle to clip my wings
Politics
/ 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

By Paddy Harper and Lizeka Tandwa
Ramaphosa cuts cabinet freebies and winds his neck in  —  again
Opinion
/ 18 October 2022

Ramaphosa cuts cabinet freebies and winds his neck in — again

The changes in the ministerial handbook giving his cabinet pals free electricity and water appear to have be written in pencil — or crayon

By Paddy Harper
ANC: Cracks start to show in Ramaphosa faction
Politics
/ 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

By Lizeka Tandwa
Jacob Zuma and the wonders of modern medicine
Opinion
/ 11 October 2022

Jacob Zuma and the wonders of modern medicine

The former president, like Lazarus, is back

By Paddy Harper
Boost for ANC Eastern Cape chairperson Oscar Mabuyane after court rescinds conference order
Politics
/ 10 October 2022

Boost for ANC Eastern Cape chairperson Oscar Mabuyane after court rescinds conference order

The order was withdrawn three days after the judgment was granted unopposed

By Paddy Harper
Food cost crisis: Is zero-rating the answer?
Business
/ 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

By Sarah Smit
Gwede loses political sex appeal
Opinion
/ 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?

By Khaya Koko
‘Father’ Cyril Ramaphosa, the Eskom family meeting invoked our ire
Opinion
/ 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

By Charmain Naidoo
David Mabuza begs Zuma for his backing
Politics
/ 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

By Lizeka Tandwa
The ANC must stake claim to the shortcomings of its leaders
Opinion
/ 4 October 2022

The ANC must stake claim to the shortcomings of its leaders

The ruling party puts a leader in place and the top six, together with the NEC and NWC, agree on policy and direction

By Thamsanqa D Malinga
Why state capture could see SA greylisted
Business
/ 1 October 2022

Why state capture could see SA greylisted

The Gupta era exposed the flaws in the country’s anti-money laundering framework and now the government is dealing with the consequences

By Sarah Smit
Public protector clears Ramaphosa on Dirks’ complaint
National
/ 30 September 2022

Public protector clears Ramaphosa on Dirks’ complaint

The claim that the president knew that public money was abused by the ANC for internal campaigns and failed to report it was not substantiated

By Emsie Ferreira
Ramaphosa hints that plan to implement Zondo report may be delayed
Article
/ 30 September 2022

Ramaphosa hints that plan to implement Zondo report may be delayed

The president told parliament the plan was being finalised but the commission’s own slight delay may hinder delivery by October 15

By Emsie Ferreira
Ramaphosa pins failure to report Phala Phala on Rhoode
Politics
/ 29 September 2022

Ramaphosa pins failure to report Phala Phala on Rhoode

The president told MPs he reported the matter to a police general who would have to explain what happened

By Emsie Ferreira
Khaya Koko: JZ in da house for his last dance
Opinion
/ 29 September 2022

Khaya Koko: JZ in da house for his last dance

Like Michael Jordan and Mario Balotelli, Msanzi’s own number 4-5 is coming back for an encore with his track ‘Wenzeni uZuma’

By Khaya Koko
US imperialism puts strain on SA’s neutrality
Opinion
/ 29 September 2022

US imperialism puts strain on SA’s neutrality

Ramaphosa walks tightrope between conflicting interests over Ukraine-Russia conflict

By Patrick Bond
Ramaphosa calls for end to infighting in local governments
Politics
/ 28 September 2022

Ramaphosa calls for end to infighting in local governments

President tells summit the challenges are clear and local government must do what needs to be done as service delivery falters

By Eunice Masson
ANC says Ramphosa ready to cooperate with Phala Phala investigators
National
/ 28 September 2022

ANC says Ramphosa ready to cooperate with Phala Phala investigators

Parliament to vote on motion to set up ad-hoc committee to investigate allegations

By Sonri Naidoo
Calland replaced on section 89 panel on Phala Phala
National
/ 27 September 2022

Calland replaced on section 89 panel on Phala Phala

This follows a submission to parliament’s speaker by the law professor and commentator that the process is more important than objections about his objectivity

By Emsie Ferreira
Mantashe ‘took a hit for ANC’ after Ramaphosa was advised against attending Cosatu congress
The Editors Picks
/ 27 September 2022

Mantashe ‘took a hit for ANC’ after Ramaphosa was advised against attending Cosatu congress

The decision for national chair Gwede Mantashe to address delegates in order to avoid the president being ‘embarrassed’ was allegedly made just hours before the congress started

By Lizeka Tandwa
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