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David Van Rooyen

Zondo grants Van Rooyen leave to cross-examine Fuzile
Article
/ 14 March 2019

Zondo grants Van Rooyen leave to cross-examine Fuzile

During his testimony in 2018, former treasury director general said Van Rooyen arrived at treasury with a "pre-appointed adviser" in Mohamed Bobat

By Sibongile Khumalo
48 municipalities still owe Eskom billions – Des van Rooyen
Article
/ 30 August 2017

48 municipalities still owe Eskom billions – Des van Rooyen

Twenty of those municipalities had registered progress in terms of compliance, he said following a presidential coordinating council meeting.

By Paul Herman
Zuma increasingly relying on backing of rural ‘premier league’
Article
/ 9 December 2016

Zuma increasingly relying on backing of rural ‘premier league’

The president has warded off calls to resign over the scandals that have marred his administration thanks to a bloc of three premiers.

By Staff Reporter
Economic exclusion feeds the politics of patronage in South Africa
Analysis
/ 7 December 2016

Economic exclusion feeds the politics of patronage in South Africa

President Jacob Zuma is part of a faction which embraces patronage politics writes Steven Friedman

By Point Author and Sam Sole
Ajay Gupta: Why is the Gupta family being targeted for meeting with ministers?
Article
/ 22 November 2016

Ajay Gupta: Why is the Gupta family being targeted for meeting with ministers?

One of the Gupta brothers says the family’s meetings with Cabiniet ministers are ‘being used to peddle lies’.

By Staff Reporter
ANC pats itself on the back for #StateCaptureReport
Article
/ 3 November 2016

ANC pats itself on the back for #StateCaptureReport

The ruling party said that the report is welcome, but neglected to admit to any wrongdoing.

By Raeesa Pather
Mosebenzi Zwane makes application to interdict state capture report
Article
/ 31 October 2016

Mosebenzi Zwane makes application to interdict state capture report

The matter is due to be heard on November 1, after it was postponed in the High Court in Pretoria in October.

By Tshidi Madia
Vytjie Mentor makes application to intervene in state capture matter
Article
/ 25 October 2016

Vytjie Mentor makes application to intervene in state capture matter

The former ANC MP wants the court to direct that Zuma pay the costs of the application.

By Tshidi Madia
Busisiwe Mkhwebane will not oppose state capture interdict
Article
/ 21 October 2016

Busisiwe Mkhwebane will not oppose state capture interdict

The public protector said she was not in a position to advocate that the report, which her predecessor had prepared and finalised, be released.

By Thulani Gqirana
Des van Rooyen withdraws application to interdict release of state capture report
Article
/ 21 October 2016

Des van Rooyen withdraws application to interdict release of state capture report

The matter was due to be heard along with a bid from President Jacob Zuma on November 1.

By Tshidi Madia
Parliament: Baleka Mbete to return #StateCapture report to public protector’s office
Article
/ 14 October 2016

Parliament: Baleka Mbete to return #StateCapture report to public protector’s office

Parliament says the report cannot be handled in the same manner as other documents usually given to the speaker of the National Assembly.

By Ofentse Mboweni
Thuli Madonsela hands final #StateCapture report to Baleka Mbete for ‘safekeeping’
Article
/ 14 October 2016

Thuli Madonsela hands final #StateCapture report to Baleka Mbete for ‘safekeeping’

There were some chuckles when Madonsela said the report into the Gupta family’s involvement in the state and the presidency had been handed to Mbete.

By Raeesa Pather
Des van Rooyen joins Zuma in applying for interdict against public protector’s report
Article
/ 13 October 2016

Des van Rooyen joins Zuma in applying for interdict against public protector’s report

Public protector Thuli Madonsela’s report was due to be released on Friday, but this seems unlikely.

By Ofentse Mboweni
Des van Rooyen: Show me some respect
Article
/ 14 April 2016

Des van Rooyen: Show me some respect

The minister told Nelson Mandela Bay residents, ahead of the ANC’s election manifesto launch, that he takes his job seriously and expects reciprocity.

By Staff Reporter
Municipalities get budget boost
Article
/ 25 February 2016

Municipalities get budget boost

But Minister David van Rooyen’s unimpressive management of funds in the past casts doubt on his ability to turn around dysfunctional municipalities.

By Thalia Holmes
Van Rooyen was most qualified for finance minister job – Zuma
Article
/ 22 February 2016

Van Rooyen was most qualified for finance minister job – Zuma

President Jacob Zuma has told journalists why he appointed his ‘trained finance and economic comrade’ David van Rooyen to the critical portfolio.

By Staff Reporter
DA racism tests and five other news events that could almost be true
Article
/ 7 January 2016

DA racism tests and five other news events that could almost be true

In keeping with long-standing tradition, here’s our annual Not the Mail & Guardian, a fanciful collection of news events.

By Staff Reporter
Call for proof of plot to shame Zuma
Article
/ 22 December 2015

Call for proof of plot to shame Zuma

ANC’s Enoch Godongwana says those comrades who made the claim must produce the evidence.

By Matuma Letsoalo Author
Lindiwe Zulu tackles fall-out with Manuel after business comments
Article
/ 21 December 2015

Lindiwe Zulu tackles fall-out with Manuel after business comments

Lindiwe Zulu’s comments in the M&G have sparked a debate about business and the ANC, with former minister Trevor Manuel taking her to task.

By Raeesa Pather
Municipalities cautiously welcome Van Rooyen
Article
/ 17 December 2015

Municipalities cautiously welcome Van Rooyen

Some of Co-operative Governance Minister David "Des" van Rooyen’s new constituents are cautiously optimistic about next year’s municipal elections.

By Sarah Evans
M&G interviews David van Rooyen’s Twitter imposter
Article
/ 17 December 2015

M&G interviews David van Rooyen’s Twitter imposter

Van Rooyen’s only act as finance minister was to have a go at his imposter on social media. Sarah Evans chats to "David".

By Sarah Evans
All the details: #ZumaMustFall marches
Article
/ 16 December 2015

All the details: #ZumaMustFall marches

From Port Elizabeth to Pretoria, South Africans are united in their call for President Jacob Zuma to step down. Here are the details on the marches.

By Nelly Shamase
Tokyo Sexwale speaks out on finance minister debacle
Article
/ 16 December 2015

Tokyo Sexwale speaks out on finance minister debacle

The former Cabinet minister has criticised President Jacob Zuma, saying he had backtracked in the wake of serious economic repercussions.

By Staff Reporter
Van Rooyen: I’m ready to be deployed anytime
Analysis
/ 16 December 2015

Van Rooyen: I’m ready to be deployed anytime

Ignoring speculation over his brief appointment as finance minister, Des Van Rooyen tackled the details of his new ministerial role.

By Sarah Evans
Back from the brink: South Africa puts its money on Pravin
Article
/ 14 December 2015

Back from the brink: South Africa puts its money on Pravin

Gordhan returns to the finance ministry with a renewed focus on helping the poor and protecting state enterprises from opportunism and corruption.

By Nelly Shamase
Behind Nene’s firing: Meet the new boss, so different from the old one
Article
/ 11 December 2015

Behind Nene’s firing: Meet the new boss, so different from the old one

David van Rooyen’s business deals make him seem more like a small-town hustler than an impresario on the national black economic empowerment stage.

By Donwald Pressly Author, Phillip De Wet and Stefaans Brummer
Walter Sisulu’s grandson breaks ranks and condemns Nene’s axing
Article
/ 10 December 2015

Walter Sisulu’s grandson breaks ranks and condemns Nene’s axing

Activist and loyal ANC member Shaka Sisulu has "broken ranks" and disagreed with Wednesday’s reshuffle, deploring the "neutered" ANC’s response.

By Staff Reporter
Comment: Will the ANC stand up to Zuma?
Article
/ 10 December 2015

Comment: Will the ANC stand up to Zuma?

In sacking Nhlanhla Nene, Jacob Zuma has demonstrated that he does not care about the common good, only about his own survival, argues Sam Sole.

By Sam Sole Author and Sam Sole
Van Rooyen speaks out: Will he raise taxes?
Article
/ 10 December 2015

Van Rooyen speaks out: Will he raise taxes?

David van Rooyen has acknowledged the "colossal task" he faces, while speculation is rife that he will announce tax increases in the February budget.

By Raeesa Pather
Where will David van Rooyen’s priorities lie?
Article
/ 10 December 2015

Where will David van Rooyen’s priorities lie?

Pressing financial challenges that have befuddled previous ministers include health insurance, free education and the nuclear deal with Russia.

By Phillip De Wet, Sam Sole Author, Bongani Nkosi, Mia Malan and Sam Sole
Nene bombshell shatters SA
Article
/ 10 December 2015

Nene bombshell shatters SA

Jacob Zuma replacing Nhlanhla Nene with David van Rooyen as finance minister has mauled investor confidence and the fallout could become even worse.

By Lynley Donnelly

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