Jackson Mthembu
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Pure Politics: ‘Family meetings’ underline uncomfortable press relationship
To achieve a deeper democracy, it is necessary to confront the tensions that have existed between the media and successive presidents since 1994.
Reshuffle: Mkhize tenders resignation as Ramaphosa calls top six meeting
Mkhize’s resignation and the top six meeting are the clearest indicators yet that Ramaphosa is intending to make a much-anticipated cabinet reshuffle
Why ANC leaders ‘love’ the ANC
It is from the beneficiaries of the ANC’s ‘cadre deployment’ that you will mostly hear the fawning praises sung
Zondo to consider ANC leaders’ role in abetting state capture
Evidence presented at the commission points to the governing party’s MPs not being allowed to carry out their oversight functions
Do the ‘lies of the ANC drown out its honesty’? A Covid-19 case study
The governing party elite seems to have different rules for its members than the regulations imposed on citizens — and the trust deficit continues to grow
The ANC needs a return to revolutionary discipline
Our party has lost sight of its character and constitution, we need to rebuild
Mpumalanga premier fined for attending Mthembu funeral without a mask
Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane goes into isolation and pledges to buy 1000 masks to show her ‘remorse’
Stern warning against Covid greets Mthembu’s death
The ANC has slammed conspiracy theorists and cautioned against showing complacency towards the deadly virus
Lala ngoxolo Mvelase Jackson Mthembu
In his announcement, President Cyril Ramaphosa called the late minister ‘a life-long champion of freedom and democracy’
President Cyril Ramaphosa to address the nation next week
The national coronavirus command council will meet next week to discuss ways it can clamp down on the increasing Covid-19 infections. This is after the cabinet met this week to…
De Lille unfazed by acting-DG’s baggage
Latest twist in public works saga suggests minister quashed query into doctored corruption report
Save us from a deadly mistake
The pastors must be happy. They can peddle their ‘cures’ again to congregating potential Covid-19 cases. Spare us, Dlamini-Zuma
Time to overhaul the government’s communication department
South Africa needs clear communication between departments and with the public, particularly now during the Covid-19 pandemic
Stella set to retain her perks
Communication minister will keep Cabinet perks during her two months of special leave
Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams out, Jackson Mthembu takes over
Communications minister suspended for two months after violating lockdown regulations