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Cyril Ramaphosa

Restore the languages of dignity
Opinion
/ 29 November 2019

Restore the languages of dignity

The value of indigenous languages is reflected in the isiZulu greeting, sawubona — we see you

By Danielle Hoffmeester
Ramaphosa calls the public protector’s affidavit “disingenuous” and “evasive”
Article
/ 27 November 2019

Ramaphosa calls the public protector’s affidavit “disingenuous” and “evasive”

The president continues to question Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s motives

By Franny Rabkin
Cabinet reshuffle on the cards
Article
/ 22 November 2019

Cabinet reshuffle on the cards

Three ministers could change places, moving Lindiwe Sisulu from her powerful post

By Sabelo Skiti and Paddy Harper
Early childhood learning gives children a headstart in life
Article
/ 22 November 2019

Early childhood learning gives children a headstart in life

The difference between children exposed to early childhood development and those who aren’t is stark

By Cecile Kiley
‘Rogue unit’ case will set precedent
Article
/ 22 November 2019

‘Rogue unit’ case will set precedent

The ConCourt hearing on the interim interdict against Mkhwebane is about more than politics

By Franny Rabkin
Mkhwebane hits back at Baloyi
Article
/ 22 November 2019

Mkhwebane hits back at Baloyi

The public protector has asked the court to strike out claims that she and her chief executive had acted unconstitutionally

By Franny Rabkin
DA, EFF lack the muscle to keep the ANC in check
Article
/ 21 November 2019

DA, EFF lack the muscle to keep the ANC in check

And their travails strengthen the scoundrel hand of the anti-Ramaphosa wing of the ruling party

By Richard Calland
Mkhwebane hits back at Ramaphosa
Article
/ 15 November 2019

Mkhwebane hits back at Ramaphosa

In an answering affidavit, the public protector accuses the president of obfuscating and being part of a “grand stratagem” to have her removed

By Franny Rabkin
Bathabile’s back – as head of the housing board
Article
/ 15 November 2019

Bathabile’s back – as head of the housing board

The president of the ANC Women’s League, takes control of the housing board with effect from November 1

By Paddy Harper
Nudge a nation of non-payers to cough up for their bills
Article
/ 9 November 2019

Nudge a nation of non-payers to cough up for their bills

Citizens are cutting off their noses to spite their faces when they refuse to pay for certain public services – such as electricity

By Mandla Mchunu
Public Protector ‘played chess with the country’
Article
/ 8 November 2019

Public Protector ‘played chess with the country’

A labour dispute between Busisiwe Mkhwebane and her former chief operating officer has laid bare allegations of political interference

By Franny Rabkin
South Africa needs another investment conference — Trudi Makhaya
Article
/ 6 November 2019

South Africa needs another investment conference — Trudi Makhaya

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s economic adviser says government is taking precise steps to bolster economic growth

By Tshegofatso Mathe
Coleman steps down from Goldman Sachs
Article
/ 5 November 2019

Coleman steps down from Goldman Sachs

The ‘capitalist comrade’ has been with the international banking firm since 2000

By Thando Maeko
Editorial: Economic winter of discontent
Article
/ 1 November 2019

Editorial: Economic winter of discontent

Rather than wading into the economic rucks and mauls, we’ve been kicking for touch: buying time, instead of making game-winning yards

By Editorial
Copyright Amendment Bill sent back for the right reasons
Article
/ 1 November 2019

Copyright Amendment Bill sent back for the right reasons

Parliament passed the Bill but the president has, for very good reason, did not sign it off

By Andre Myburgh
Holistic approaches to ending violence
Article
/ 1 November 2019

Holistic approaches to ending violence

Gender-based violence and xenophobia need to be addressed through approaches that take account of people’s emotions and trauma

By Xolile Professor Zulani, Antonia Michaela Porter and Peter John Christians
Slice of life: ‘South Africans beat us, burn us’
Article
/ 1 November 2019

Slice of life: ‘South Africans beat us, burn us’

South Africans are not scared to tell us that even the president doesn’t want us here; that we should go back to where we belong.

By David Harrison
Ramaphosa promises light at the end of a gloomy economic tunnel
Article
/ 31 October 2019

Ramaphosa promises light at the end of a gloomy economic tunnel

The president says a R53-billion drop in tax collection and Eskom have drained the public purse

By Lester Kiewit
SA unemployment soars to 11-year high
Article
/ 29 October 2019

SA unemployment soars to 11-year high

The unemployment rate increased to 29,1% in the third quarter of 2019

By Thando Maeko
The horror: Tales of climate change
Article
/ 25 October 2019

The horror: Tales of climate change

A year after the UN sounded the klaxon, warning of ‘some countries becoming dysfunctional’ thanks to the climate crisis, governments aren’t responding

By Sipho Kings
Women lawyers: ‘We are not respected’
Article
/ 25 October 2019

Women lawyers: ‘We are not respected’

A letter signed by 40 senior women lawyers called the absence of female silks from the state capture prosecutions team ‘astonishing’

By Franny Rabkin
Nomgcobo Jiba loses her case for reinstatement in the High Court
Article
/ 19 October 2019

Nomgcobo Jiba loses her case for reinstatement in the High Court

Under the NPA Act, Parliament may still reverse Ramaphosa’s decision to fire Jiba. There is also Part B of her court case, still to come

By Franny Rabkin
‘Why we don’t pay for power’
Article
/ 18 October 2019

‘Why we don’t pay for power’

The problem of not paying for electricity in Soweto is endemic, with some residents saying that before prepaid meters, they did not pay.

By Tshegofatso Mathe
People must participate in governance
Article
/ 16 October 2019

People must participate in governance

A civil society conference later this month will discuss what needs to be done to rebuild state institutions that will serve the public’s needs

By Public Affairs Research and Institute 1
Eskom’s date for decommissioning coal-fired stations must consider people’s health
Article
/ 15 October 2019

Eskom’s date for decommissioning coal-fired stations must consider people’s health

The power utility keeps applying for exemptions to minimum emissions standards. But its ongoing pollution is causing citizens’ death

By Robyn Hugo
We’ll soon find out if Mboweni is the man with a plan
Article
/ 11 October 2019

We’ll soon find out if Mboweni is the man with a plan

The finance minister’s Powerpoint did not shy away from straight-talking — including taking aim at ministers and officials

By Kevin Davie
The high price of coal connections
Article
/ 11 October 2019

The high price of coal connections

Eskom is spending R4.5m more on coal each day because of contracts that are lucrative for certain producers

By Thanduxolo Jika, Sabelo Skiti and M&G Data Desk
Buhari’s visit to South Africa eased tensions. But more needs to be done
Article
/ 10 October 2019

Buhari’s visit to South Africa eased tensions. But more needs to be done

Although Nigeria and South Africa are often cast as rivals they have a strong bilateral relationship

By Olayinka Ajala
Surve blames Gordhan for raid on offices
Article
/ 9 October 2019

Surve blames Gordhan for raid on offices

The FSCA conducted a search and seizure Sekunjalo premises on Wednesday

By Thando Maeko
A school secured what leaders couldn’t: A negotiated truce
Article
/ 4 October 2019

A school secured what leaders couldn’t: A negotiated truce

Amid the violence in Jeppestown — labelled xenophobia, but a manifestation of people’s fears and desperation — runs a sliver of hope

By Melanie Smuts
FIC: No conclusive indication that CR17 laundered money
Article
/ 28 September 2019

FIC: No conclusive indication that CR17 laundered money

In court papers, the Financial Intelligence Centre insists that it acted lawfully in providing the information it did to the Public Protector

By Franny Rabkin
A cleaner energy future is in sight
Article
/ 27 September 2019

A cleaner energy future is in sight

The plan calls for a significant increase in renewable energy, but still includes coal, gas and nuclear power

By Kevin Davie
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