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Jan Bornman

How Lindela became Bosasa’s meal ticket
Article
/ 11 December 2019

How Lindela became Bosasa’s meal ticket

The notorious ‘repatriation centre’ was an ‘income stream’ for Bosasa for decades as it worked the system to maximise profits

By Jan Bornman
Mashaba’s xenophobic legacy
Article
/ 7 November 2019

Mashaba’s xenophobic legacy

The outgoing mayor’s tweet about the arrest statistics of migrants displays both his bigotry and a misunderstanding of how crime and policing work

By Jan Bornman
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Article
/ 13 September 2019

The people behind the xenophobia

Zweli Ndaba wrote the flyer that spurred hostel residents and truck drivers to take part in the shutdown that led to the violence in Jo’burg

By Jan Bornman
Alarming surge in xenophobic language
Article
/ 6 August 2019

Alarming surge in xenophobic language

Populist politicians increasingly blame migrants for a range of problems. At home, the government, police and even trade unionists are doing the same.

By Jan Bornman
Durban refugee office turns away asylum applicants
Article
/ 23 July 2019

Durban refugee office turns away asylum applicants

A staff shortage means asylum seekers are unable to make appointments to apply for refugee status

By Jan Bornman
Death toll at Sibanye-Stillwater mine rises to four, one miner still missing
Article
/ 12 June 2018

Death toll at Sibanye-Stillwater mine rises to four, one miner still missing

​A fourth miner has been found dead at an abandoned working area of a mine owned by Sibanye-Stillwater while a fifth miner remains unaccounted for

By Marelise Van Der Merwe and Jan Bornman
DA wants Scopa probe into alleged Mkhize kickback
Article
/ 11 June 2018

DA wants Scopa probe into alleged Mkhize kickback

​The DA wants Scopa to probe allegations that Cogta Minister Zweli Mkhize received a R4.5-million ‘kickback’ in return for facilitating a PIC loan

By Jan Bornman
ANC says Emfuleni mayor back on the job
Article
/ 8 June 2018

ANC says Emfuleni mayor back on the job

​Jacob Khawe is back in his position as mayor of Emfuleni after resigning earlier this week after just six months on the job

By Jan Bornman
Former top cop Khomotso Phahlane and wife back in court
Article
/ 7 June 2018

Former top cop Khomotso Phahlane and wife back in court

The disgraced former top cop, his wife and a car dealer are expected back in the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court in Pretoria

By Jan Bornman
Gauteng ANC ready for provincial conference next month
Article
/ 3 June 2018

Gauteng ANC ready for provincial conference next month

The provincial conference scheduled for July will focus on the renewal and unity of the ANC, improving service delivery and job creation

By Jan Bornman
Tshwane mayor’s chief of staff on special leave over qualification claims
Article
/ 16 May 2018

Tshwane mayor’s chief of staff on special leave over qualification claims

Solly Msimanga’s chief of staff was appointed to a position despite not having the requisite qualifications

By Jan Bornman
North West appoints finance MEC as acting premier while Mahumapelo is on leave
Article
/ 10 May 2018

North West appoints finance MEC as acting premier while Mahumapelo is on leave

Following the announcement that Mahumapelo would take "a leave of absence", the North West PEC has moved to appoint Wendy Nelson as acting premier

By Jan Bornman
Zolile Khumalo murder accused back in the dock
Article
/ 10 May 2018

Zolile Khumalo murder accused back in the dock

Thabani Mzolo is accused of shooting and killing Khumalo in her university residence last week Wednesday.

By Jan Bornman
ANC NW accepts Mahumapelo’s resignation with ‘apprehension ― but great pride’
Article
/ 9 May 2018

ANC NW accepts Mahumapelo’s resignation with ‘apprehension ― but great pride’

​Embattled North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo has "voluntarily" decided to resign, the ANC in the North West confirmed on Tuesday

By Jan Bornman
Court dismisses Guptas’ bid to hold onto jet
Article
/ 3 May 2018

Court dismisses Guptas’ bid to hold onto jet

The ruling came after EDC and Stoneriver approached the court with an urgent application earlier in March asking it to ground the aircraft

By Jan Bornman
ConCourt orders JSC to disclose record of deliberations on appointing judges
Article
/ 24 April 2018

ConCourt orders JSC to disclose record of deliberations on appointing judges

In a majority judgment, the court ruled that a blanket ban of disclosure was unjustifiable in a democratic society

By Jeanette Chabalala and Jan Bornman
DA clarifies appointment of Mazzone as second deputy chairperson
Article
/ 16 April 2018

DA clarifies appointment of Mazzone as second deputy chairperson

​The DA dismissed a report that Natasha Mazzone assumed the role as the second deputy chairperson of the party’s federal council without an election

By Jan Bornman
Inspector-General of Intelligence claims SSA head Arthur Fraser is intimidating him
Article
/ 11 April 2018

Inspector-General of Intelligence claims SSA head Arthur Fraser is intimidating him

Fraser was implicated in author Jacques Pauw’s book, The President’s Keepers, and accused of running a parallel intelligence network.

By Jan Bornman
Aussie Minister Dutton the next prime minister, or the great divider?
Article
/ 22 March 2018

Aussie Minister Dutton the next prime minister, or the great divider?

He has been described as solid, straightforward, laconic, with a strong sense of self and morality in a profile by The Australian.

By Jan Bornman
Patricia de Lille’s disciplinary hearing set to start
Article
/ 22 March 2018

Patricia de Lille’s disciplinary hearing set to start

​After a false start earlier this week, Cape Town executive mayor Patricia de Lille’s disciplinary hearing is due to start on Thursday

By Jan Bornman
David Mabuza faces first questions as deputy president in the National Assembly
Article
/ 20 March 2018

David Mabuza faces first questions as deputy president in the National Assembly

The deputy president will be asked about social cohesion, moral regeneration and radical economic transformation

By Jan Bornman
DA leader Mmusi Maimane to state the party’s position on land
Article
/ 12 March 2018

DA leader Mmusi Maimane to state the party’s position on land

The leader of the opposition is expected to speak about the party’s land reform policy at the Old Fort at Constitution Hill.

By Jan Bornman
Gigaba an ‘unpatriotic pathological liar’ – EFF
Article
/ 7 March 2018

Gigaba an ‘unpatriotic pathological liar’ – EFF

EFF spokesperson Mbuyiseni Ndlozi said Gigaba had lied to a court of law and to the country about the Guptas’ citizenship

By Jan Bornman
ANC Western Cape PEC member shot dead at his home
Article
/ 7 March 2018

ANC Western Cape PEC member shot dead at his home

Elese Depouche and his wife were attacked while entering their home in Crossroads outside Cape Town. Police are investigating

By Jan Bornman
Mkhwebane summoned to Parly over Vrede report
Article
/ 11 February 2018

Mkhwebane summoned to Parly over Vrede report

The release of the Public Protector’s report was swiftly met with criticism

By Jan Bornman
ConCourt to hear NPA golden handshake appeal
Article
/ 7 February 2018

ConCourt to hear NPA golden handshake appeal

The court is set to hear an appeal in the case involving former NPA head Mxolisi Nxasana and the future of his successor, Shaun Abrahams

By Jeanette Chabalala and Jan Bornman
Gauteng education department approaches ConCourt over Hoërskool Overvaal
Article
/ 5 February 2018

Gauteng education department approaches ConCourt over Hoërskool Overvaal

Provincial education spokesperson Steve Mabona confirmed that the department had filed its application to appeal the court’s decision

By Jan Bornman
Sanef: Removing ANN7 has ‘serious implications for media freedom’
Article
/ 1 February 2018

Sanef: Removing ANN7 has ‘serious implications for media freedom’

ANN7’s contract will come to an end in August, and MultiChoice has said that it will be replaced by a new black-owned news channel.

By Jan Bornman
Zille asks Mokonyane for urgent resolution to water crisis
Article
/ 1 February 2018

Zille asks Mokonyane for urgent resolution to water crisis

Premier Helen Zille has asked Minister Nomvula Mokonyane for a joint task team to work under the minister’s leadership

By Jan Bornman

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