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Is Blade safe from the ANC’s knives?

Article Qaanitah Hunter & Mmanaledi Mataboge - 22 Oct 2015

For party youth, at least, the SACP leader is far from the ally they want Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande to be.

My Chinese dream: ANC brass put ideas to work

Article Mmanaledi Mataboge - 23 Aug 2015

Economic and political notions gleaned from the East Asian giant are filtering into South Africa.

Africa one step closer to a free trade bloc

Article Lynley Donnelly & Mmanaledi Mataboge - 18 Jun 2015

The continent can build on the experience gleaned from a recently signed tripartite agreement.

AU’s dependence on cash from the West still rankles

Article Mmanaledi Mataboge - 11 Jun 2015

The African Union wants "rich" members such as South Africa to cough up to lessen the body's reliance on foreign aid.

Struggle icon Ruth Mompati mothered the movement

Analysis Mmanaledi Mataboge - 15 May 2015

ANC stalwart Ruth Mompati, though anti-gay, was admired as a fearless fighter for freedom.

DA’s kingmaker riles party members

Article Qaanitah Hunter & Mmanaledi Mataboge - 16 Apr 2015

James Selfe's apparent bid to decide the next leader of the party by introducing a new rule has not gone down well.

Lindiwe Mazibuko: The time for me to lead the DA is not now

Article Mmanaledi Mataboge - 13 Apr 2015

Despite being mentioned as one of the favourites to succeed Helen Zille, Lindiwe Mazibuko says she will not make herself available for election.

More jobs and energy security, Cosatu tells Zuma ahead of Sona

Article Mmanaledi Mataboge - 11 Feb 2015

As the president's State of the Nation address draws near, the federation is asking for extra government spending to boost the ailing economy.

Minister of spin out of control

Article Qaanitah Hunter & Mmanaledi Mataboge - 5 Feb 2015

Faith Muthambi's communications department is riven with dissent and has not been able to fulfil its mandate.

ANC targets corruption to rescue polls

Article Qaanitah Hunter & Mmanaledi Mataboge - 29 Jan 2015

The ruling party is to roll out new tribunals and processes in an attempt to clean up its act.

Nigeria collapse: Did Radebe barter arms for bodies?

Article Mmanaledi Mataboge - 27 Nov 2014

Jeff Radebe's bid to grease a dodgy Nigerian weapons deal has raised questions about the return of bodies from the collapsed TB Joshua church.

Most SA citizens satisfied with social cohesion except whites, coloureds

Article Mmanaledi Mataboge - 24 Sep 2014

New findings show that over 55% of South Africans feel united this Heritage Day, but some race groups are still sceptical about these efforts.

Public protector investigating complaints from lawyers against Road Accident Fund

Article Mmanaledi Mataboge - 4 Sep 2014

Lawyers have taken the Road Accident Fund to the office of the public protector over irregular expenditure, reportedly estimated at R2-billion.

Zuma’s daughter gets top state job

Article Verashni Pillay & Mmanaledi Mataboge - 24 Jul 2014

Aged just 25, Thuthukile Zuma has been bumped up to chief of staff in the telecoms department.

CPJ reacts to Hlaudi’s ‘statements against media freedom’

Article Mmanaledi Mataboge - 15 Jul 2014

An international media rights body has criticised the SABC's Hlaudi Motsoeneng for proposing licences for journalists and increased media regulation.

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