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Nhlanhla Nene

What the hijacking of South Africa’s Treasury means for the economy
Article
/ 15 November 2017

What the hijacking of South Africa’s Treasury means for the economy

The imposition of the fee-free higher education proposal on National Treasury without due consideration represents an escalation of state capture

By Seán Mfundza Muller
Zuma hears no evil in Parliament
Article
/ 3 November 2017

Zuma hears no evil in Parliament

As formal state capture evidence mounts, the president batted away on charges of corruption in The President’s Keepers

By Phillip De Wet
Nhlanha Nene to head Wits Business School
Article
/ 1 July 2017

Nhlanha Nene to head Wits Business School

"​Former finance minister Nhlanhla Nene was named interim director of the Wits Business School late Friday."

By Peter Rothpletz
Don’t give me another 2016, please
Article
/ 3 January 2017

Don’t give me another 2016, please

The year of multiple crises and crazy politics was just too much for seasoned political reporters.

By Lester Kiewit
Tokyo Sexwale to probe shock Trillian Gupta, Nenegate allegations
Article
/ 26 October 2016

Tokyo Sexwale to probe shock Trillian Gupta, Nenegate allegations

Sexwale is planning an investigation into allegations that Trillian staff had pre-knowledge that President Zuma was going to replace Nhlanhla Nene.

By Staff Reporter
Des van Rooyen joins Zuma in applying for interdict against public protector’s report
Article
/ 13 October 2016

Des van Rooyen joins Zuma in applying for interdict against public protector’s report

Public protector Thuli Madonsela’s report was due to be released on Friday, but this seems unlikely.

By Ofentse Mboweni
Cabinet asks Zuma to launch inquiry into the closure of  Oakbay’s bank accounts
Article
/ 2 September 2016

Cabinet asks Zuma to launch inquiry into the closure of Oakbay’s bank accounts

The banks’ decision was influenced by ‘potentially reckless media statements’ about the Gupta family, says inter-ministerial team.

By James Macharia
The watchdog over South Africa’s elite police unit is in serious need of teeth
Article
/ 24 August 2016

The watchdog over South Africa’s elite police unit is in serious need of teeth

The main criticism leveled at the Hawks, is that it lacks the power to initiate investigations, making it ineffective.

By Mafaro Kasipo
Zuma stymies Gordhan’s bid to rescue SA’s economy
Article
/ 17 May 2016

Zuma stymies Gordhan’s bid to rescue SA’s economy

The president’s persistent scandals and missteps are undermining the efforts of the finance minister to avoid the country’s plunge into junk status.

By Liezel Hill
Finance minister debacle cost PIC more than R99bn
Article
/ 13 May 2016

Finance minister debacle cost PIC more than R99bn

The corporation’s head says Zuma was ‘dead wrong’ when he described reaction to Nhlanhla Nene’s firing as ‘exaggerated’.

By Staff Reporter
ANC unfazed by Nene’s appointment at Allan Gray, DA wishes him well
Article
/ 18 April 2016

ANC unfazed by Nene’s appointment at Allan Gray, DA wishes him well

Investment management firm Allan Gray confirmed on Monday that it had appointed the former finance minister as a non-executive director to its board.

By Staff Reporter
New ANC MP is being ‘primed for finance ministry’
Article
/ 8 April 2016

New ANC MP is being ‘primed for finance ministry’

Democratic Alliance MP David Maynier told the Mail & Guardian that Buthelezi’s appointment to the standing committee on finance was "significant".

By Staff Reporter
How Nene thwarted Zuma’s R30m plan to woo Al-Bashir
Article
/ 21 January 2016

How Nene thwarted Zuma’s R30m plan to woo Al-Bashir

Then finance minister Nhlanhla Nene quashed Dudu Myeni’s bid to force SAA to fly an "unprofitable" route to Khartoum – at Jacob Zuma’s behest.

By Glynnis Underhill
Nuke procurement: Cabinet authorises request for proposals
Article
/ 28 December 2015

Nuke procurement: Cabinet authorises request for proposals

Department of Energy director general Thabane Zulu has said that the Department of Energy is committed to "cost effectiveness and full transparency".

By Staff Reporter
SAA pulled back from the brink
Article
/ 22 December 2015

SAA pulled back from the brink

Gordhan shoots down plan for local lease in favour of original swap arrangement. South African Airways retains financial stability.

By Staff Reporter
SAA Airbus swap deal goes Nene’s way
Article
/ 22 December 2015

SAA Airbus swap deal goes Nene’s way

Former finance minister Nhlanhla Nene left a bit of sanity behind as South African Airways retains financial stability.

By Staff Reporter
Changing finance ministers: An unmitigated Des-aster
Article
/ 22 December 2015

Changing finance ministers: An unmitigated Des-aster

The presidency argued all was well, the ANC said it was fixed; then business – and then the media – was blamed. Why was no one convinced?

By Phillip De Wet
Call for proof of plot to shame Zuma
Article
/ 22 December 2015

Call for proof of plot to shame Zuma

ANC’s Enoch Godongwana says those comrades who made the claim must produce the evidence.

By Matuma Letsoalo Author
Lindiwe Zulu tackles fall-out with Manuel after business comments
Article
/ 21 December 2015

Lindiwe Zulu tackles fall-out with Manuel after business comments

Lindiwe Zulu’s comments in the M&G have sparked a debate about business and the ANC, with former minister Trevor Manuel taking her to task.

By Raeesa Pather
Manuel hints at ‘outside hand’ in Nene dismissal
Article
/ 21 December 2015

Manuel hints at ‘outside hand’ in Nene dismissal

Former finance minister says Lindiwe Zulu was "plainly wrong in assumptions about the roles, responsibilities and attitudes of business".

By Staff Reporter
Nuclear price tag set Nene against Jacob Zuma
Article
/ 18 December 2015

Nuclear price tag set Nene against Jacob Zuma

Treasury estimates the energy plan for SA will cost R1.4-trillion, the pro-nuclear cabal says it’s only R600-billion.

By Stefaans Brummer
Zuma’s grip on power is slipping
Article
/ 17 December 2015

Zuma’s grip on power is slipping

Academic Jannie Rossouw says that the president’s abrupt change of tack is evidence that his control of power is not as complete as was thought.

By Jannie Rossouw
Nuclear price tag set Nene against Jacob Zuma
Article
/ 17 December 2015

Nuclear price tag set Nene against Jacob Zuma

Treasury estimates the energy plan for SA will cost R1.4-trillion, the pro-nuclear cabal says it’s only R600-billion.

By Stefaans Brummer
Words fail us after Zuma’s latest disaster
Analysis
/ 17 December 2015

Words fail us after Zuma’s latest disaster

We’re left speechless with indignation and anger as No 1 makes his costliest mistakes yet.

By Staff Reporter
Zuma’s message to SA: Stop exaggerating our problems
Article
/ 16 December 2015

Zuma’s message to SA: Stop exaggerating our problems

President Jacob Zuma implored people not to resort to apartheid-era struggle methods to disrupt government, during his Reconciliation Day speech.

By News 24
Vavi: #ZumaMustFall or SONA protests will rise
Article
/ 16 December 2015

Vavi: #ZumaMustFall or SONA protests will rise

Former Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi has called on the ANC to fire President Jacob Zuma, amidst applause from the 3 000-strong crowd.

By Nelly Shamase
All the details: #ZumaMustFall marches
Article
/ 16 December 2015

All the details: #ZumaMustFall marches

From Port Elizabeth to Pretoria, South Africans are united in their call for President Jacob Zuma to step down. Here are the details on the marches.

By Nelly Shamase
Thousands expected at #ZumaMustFall protests
Article
/ 16 December 2015

Thousands expected at #ZumaMustFall protests

Despite President Jacob Zuma’s bid to rectify things after firing former finance minister Nhlanhla Nene, support remains for him to step down.

By News 24
Tokyo Sexwale speaks out on finance minister debacle
Article
/ 16 December 2015

Tokyo Sexwale speaks out on finance minister debacle

The former Cabinet minister has criticised President Jacob Zuma, saying he had backtracked in the wake of serious economic repercussions.

By Staff Reporter
Van Rooyen: I’m ready to be deployed anytime
Analysis
/ 16 December 2015

Van Rooyen: I’m ready to be deployed anytime

Ignoring speculation over his brief appointment as finance minister, Des Van Rooyen tackled the details of his new ministerial role.

By Sarah Evans
ANC: No support for recalling Zuma
Article
/ 16 December 2015

ANC: No support for recalling Zuma

Despite calls nationwide for President Jacob Zuma’s removal from office, the ANC was adamant that the matter was not on its agenda and had no support.

By Matuma Letsoalo Author
AmaB Hangout: What’s happening in SA’s finance ministry?
Article
/ 14 December 2015

AmaB Hangout: What’s happening in SA’s finance ministry?

Join amaBhungane reporters in our first Hangout as we discuss what’s going on at the country’s finance ministry.

By Amabhungane
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