Latest articles on Nomvula Mokonyane

Citizens tired of being played for a fool

Opinion Craig Moffat - 8 Oct 2020

The use of a South African Air Force jet by ANC officials without the minister following the required procedures is one such case — and more questions arise on examination of that case

Special Investigating Unit probes Covid-19 tenderpreneurs

Coronavirus Sarah Smit - 8 Aug 2020

The SIU is investigating 102 companies doing business with the provincial government in Gauteng alone

Editorial: Stop looting Mlangeni’s legacy

Editorial Editorial - 24 Jul 2020

Covid-19 has exposed how widespread corruption tore the heart out of our institutions, from parastatals to hospitals and infrastructure projects.

Mokonyane: ‘There was nothing untoward about the ANC’s Bosasa ties’

Politics Sarah Smit - 21 Jul 2020

The former minister likened the controversial firm to any other private sponsor of the governing party

Mokonyane ‘sets the record straight’ at Zondo commission

Politics Sarah Smit - 20 Jul 2020

Speaking before the Zondo commission, the former minister refuted claims by Bosasa executive Angelo Agrizzi that she had dodgy ties to the firm

Water theft: Thirty years of looting

Article Sipho Kings - 28 Feb 2020

New research details how the department was broken, profiting a select few and leaving a third of South Africa’s population without clean water

Our future is here: Empty taps, dry lands, thirsty power plants

Article Sipho Kings - 25 Oct 2019

Johannesburg uses 530-million more litres of water than it is allowed to – every single day

The ANC is at war with itself

Article Thanduxolo Jika - 7 Jun 2019

Its integrity commission has found that factional battles are harming the party’s ability to function

MECs, not Angie, have to fix schools

Article Bongekile Macupe - 31 May 2019

Contrary to popular belief, the real power in education lies not at state level but with the provinces

Merged ministries a mixed bag

Article Lynley Donnelly - 31 May 2019

Analysts approve of the choice of finance and public enterprise ministers, but worry about energy and water

Mokonyane withdraws as MP citing family responsibilities

Article Natasha Marrian - 22 May 2019

The Environmental Affairs Minister will not be serve as member of Parliament

Ramaphosa promises balanced Cabinet that will ‘please all’

Article Lester Kiewit - 21 May 2019

The president says he is still finalising just how his administration will look like

Zondo commission: The return of Agrizzi

Article Sarah Smit - 28 Mar 2019

The former Bosasa chief operating officer will reportedly implicate another MP in corruption allegations

New directorate to deal with state capture proclaimed by Ramaphosa

Article Natasha Marrian - 20 Mar 2019

The Presidency said the new directorate would investigate “common law offences” including fraud, forgery, theft and “any offence involving dishonesty”

Lists scandal will haunt Ramaphosa

Article Natasha Marrian - 15 Mar 2019

Internal divisions and his focus on reviving the state have warped the selection of ANC candidates

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Eyaaz Matwadia - 24 Oct 2020

Rhulani Nhlaniki is Pfizer’s cluster lead for sub-Saharan Africa. As Pfizer starts phase III of the clinical trial of their Covid-19 vaccine candidate, he tells Malaikah Bophela that if it is successful, the company will ensure the vaccine will be available to everyone who needs it

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Murder of anti-mining activist emboldens KZN community

khaya koko - 23 Oct 2020

Mam’Ntshangase was described as a fierce critic of mining and ambassador for land rights.

National

Hawks swoop down with more arrests in R1.4-billion corruption blitz

khaya koko - 22 Oct 2020

The spate of arrests for corruption continues apace in Gauteng and the Eastern Cape.

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Transport Month

[email protected] - 23 Oct 2020

An infrastructure-led recovery will help to stimulate demand in the South African economy, which is vital post the Covid-19 pandemic

Special Reports

Limpopo’s Economic Recovery Plan to fight Covid-19 impact

special reports - 23 Oct 2020

Billions have been set aside to help farmers and industries get back on their feet as part of the Limpopo Socio-Economic Recovery Plan

Special Reports

Disrupt the corrupt

special reports - 22 Oct 2020

Whistle-blowers should be seen as real heroes in the fight against corruption and we need a change in culture for this to happen

Special Reports

Corporates: A force for good for a sustainable future

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

In order to see people and nature thrive what is required is a strong focus on partnerships – we cannot act alone anymore

Special Reports

Combatting wildlife crime in Southern Africa activity annual programme statement (APS) No. 04

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

Concept papers are sought for implementating activities, for a multi-faceted programme that aims to reduce poaching and illegal trade in wildlife

Special Reports

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special reports - 19 Oct 2020

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Special Reports

In conversation with SA Reserve Bank Governer, Lesetja Kganyago

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

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special reports - 16 Oct 2020

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