Mac Maharaj
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A lens, pen and a cause
Three new books spotlight Indian South Africans who helped shape the nation — through resistance, reflection and reinvention in unexpected places
Gordhan’s funeral marked by calls for renewal
Ramaphosa told mourners: ‘We will not let Pravin down’
Jacob Zuma not set to attend Pravin Gordhan’s funeral
The uMkhonto weSizwe party leadership is ‘not aware’ of any plan for Zuma to say goodbye to his former comrade
‘Prisoner 913’: The long, zigzagging path to Mandela’s release
A new book draws on the secret archive of NP justice minister Kobie Coetsee to paint a detailed picture of the lead-up to Nelson Mandela’s release. Shaun de Waal spoke to…
Paul David stared down political Goliaths
The lawyer, whose sense of justice stayed with him till his death, was an unassuming but essential part of South Africa’s ongoing struggle for equality – and he never forgot his…
ANC vet: Cabal report is a ‘distortion of reality’
Mac Maharaj says the report is a "distortion of reality"
Editorial: Some freedom fighters are no longer honourable
The sacrifice in the fight for freedom and Zuma, the freedom fighter, should be honoured, but his presidency will be counted among history’s follies.
Unearthing a buried trail of lies of Mac Maharaj’s relationship with Shaik
Documents seen by the M&G have reopened questions on a Scorpion investigation regarding a series of payments to the presidential spokesperson.
After six years, M&G can spill the beans on Mac Maharaj
Zuma’s artful dodger may be beyond criminal accountability but the NPA, and its contradictions, is not.
SCA dismisses Mac Maharaj gagging appeal, endorses transparency
Criminal charges were laid against three M&G staffers by presidential spokesperson Mac Maharaj in November 2011.
Madonsela to investigate Mac Maharaj’s stay at ministerial estate
The former presidential spokesperson’s stay at a luxury housing estate in Pretoria "could amount to flagrant abuse of public resources".
No sound or fury as Mac Maharaj bows out
President Jacob Zuma’s number one is retiring, still vague and prickly but undeniably a shrewd strategist.
Mac Maharaj: In his own words
As presidential spokesperson Mac Maharaj signs off, we take a look at some of the spin doctor’s most memorable quotes.
Struggle stalwart Mac Maharaj decides to call it a day
The presidential spokesperson, who is close to 80 years old, says it is time to "slow down".
Zuma not sidestepping duty to answer questions – presidency
Presidency spokesperson Mac Maharaj says President Jacob Zuma is only required to answer questions by invitation, once per quarter.