Latest articles on Ngoako Ramatlhodi

Zuma tells Zondo commision: ‘Ramatlhodi was a spy’

Article Franny Rabkin & Sarah Smit - 15 Jul 2019

The former president says he ‘wants peace’, but he has been provoked to the last degree

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ANC misses chance to tell its own story

Article Vukani Mde - 30 Nov 2018

The party should have placed itself first in the queue to give evidence at the Zondo commission

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Ramatlhodi: ANC NEC gripped by a ‘season of madness’ during Zuma-era

Article Sarah Smit - 28 Nov 2018

In his testimony before the Zondo commission, Ramatlhodi detailed how the NEC was paralysed by factionalism

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Guptas hosted DMR officials at mining indaba — Ramatlhodi

Article Sarah Smit - 28 Nov 2018

Ramatlhodi was told it was customary for the entire department to be hosted at the Gupta residence in Cape Town during the indaba

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Reluctance to follow due process in nuclear, PetroSA deals says Gordhan

Article Gemma Ritchie - 19 Nov 2018

Pravin Gordhan says there was a reluctance to follow due process in the PetroSA-Engen and Russian nuclear deals

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Lights out: Eskom board chair Ben Ngubane resigns with immediate effect

Article Staff Reporter - 13 Jun 2017

Ngubane under a cloud since former Public Protector Thuli Madonsela released her 'State of Capture' report

ANC bids farewell to Ramatlhodi, a minister who ‘served with distinction’

Article Staff Reporter - 12 Apr 2017

The former public service and administration minister is the fourth axed Cabinet member to quit Parliament.

ANC leaders activate plan to get rid of Zuma

Article Matuma Letsoalo Author & Dineo Bendile - 31 Mar 2017

The president’s midnight move to reshuffle his Cabinet has upset many of the party’s top figures.

No mining in our backyard, villagers say

Article Sipho Kings - 4 Dec 2014

Limpopo locals are standing their ground in their fight to halt a new platinum mine that Platreef wants to establish on their land.

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Ministers review controversial changes to mineral Act

Article Staff Reporter - 9 Jul 2014

Government officials have begun to review the proposed changes to the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act.

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Letters to the editor: July 4 to 10 2014

Article Staff Reporter - 4 Jul 2014

M&G readers air their views on political accountability and cadre deployment.

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Mining minister’s platinum shares: A R20m ‘conflict of interest’

Article Craig Mckune - 26 Jun 2014

Mineral Resources Minister Ngoako Ramatlhodi held shares in a platinum firm while mediating in the recent mineworkers' strike.

Sibanye Gold mulls over platinum mines acquisition

Article Sapa - 21 Jun 2014

Gold producer Sibanye is considering buying embattled platinum mines which have been crippled by a five-month labour dispute.

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Could Ramatlhodi’s exit relate to his ‘soft’ Amcu approach?

Article Thalia Holmes - 11 Jun 2014

Ngoako Ramatlhodi's softer stance towards Amcu, in comparison to other government officials, could be the reason for his hasty exit from wage talks.

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Ramatlhodi: Platinum talks can’t go on forever

Article Sapa - 10 Jun 2014

Mineral Resources Minister Ngoako Ramatlhodi says "pulling back" from the negotiations may "exercise the minds ... of the negotiators".

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