Obed Bapela

Linda Twala — the father of the nation of Alex

Article Mashadi Kekana - 1 Jul 2019

Linda Twala was born to one of the original residents of Alexandra. He is now known as the father of Alex, a title he takes very seriously

New and lesser-known faces in Ramaphosa’s Cabinet

Article Lester Kiewit & Paddy Harper - 30 May 2019

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Cabinet has brought some lesser known politicians to the fore

No resolution on Mahumapelo’s future as Ramaphosa urges calm

Article Raeesa Pather - 20 Apr 2018

President Cyril Ramaphosa is in Mahikeng to intervene after days of unrest which has led to one death, scores of arrests and violent protest action

ANC will ‘tread carefully’ to quell unrest in North West

Article Raeesa Pather - 20 Apr 2018

The ANC is facing mounting pressure to recall Premier Supra Mahupamelo

‘ANC cowards’ are hiding behind the EFF – Mahumapelo

Article Mahlatse Mahlase & Tshidi Madia - 18 Apr 2018

Several members of the legislature have been calling for national leaders to intervene in what they now describe as a "totally dysfunctional" province

ANC pushes ahead with plan to reduce number of provinces

Article bogdan TagDiv - 10 Jul 2017

The ANC policy conference called for a presidential commission to be set up, and for its work to be completed before December

Editorial: Close dual citizenship loophole

Article Editorial - 10 Sep 2015

Tinkering with immigration policy is no solution for the perceived problem.

SA predicts a peaceful Zim election

Africa Charles Molele - 27 Jul 2013

Deputy Minister in the Presidency Obed Bapela speaks to Charles Molele about Zimbabwe's polls and about relations between Pretoria and Harare.

Zuma’s allies take key NEC posts

Article Charles Molele - 18 Jan 2013

Shifts on the ANC's national executive committee reflect the president's gratitude, writes Charles Molele and Mmanaledi Mataboge.

Bapela: Erring officials must step down, teachers must step up

Article Sapa - 29 Jul 2012

Public officials who know they have erred should admit their mistakes and vacate their positions, says Deputy Minister in the Presidency Obed Bapela.

Jo’burg scrambles to clear billing crisis backlog

Article bogdan TagDiv - 19 Mar 2012

Jo'burg has promised to resolve about 66 000 outstanding billing queries by June and unveiled a new plan to tackle the billing crisis.

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National

Public transport inequality

Lloyd Gedye - 25 Feb 2020

The Competition Commission’s market inquiry reveals that South Africa’s public transport system remains skewed by class, advantaging middle- and high-income earners

National

Court date finally set for death in detention Haffejee inquest

Paddy Harper - 25 Feb 2020

Another apartheid-era death will be investigated after NPA pressured to finally act

National

State capture commission granted a 13-month extension

Franny Rabkin - 24 Feb 2020

Judge Wendy Hughes says this is the final extension because finality is "owed to the nation"

Press Releases

Business

Business travel industry generates billions

Derek Davey - 25 Feb 2020

Meetings Africa is ready to take advantage of this lucrative opportunity

Business

Conferences connect people to ideas

Derek Davey - 25 Feb 2020

The World Expo and Meetings Africa are all about stimulating innovation – and income

Business

TFSAs are the gymnasts of the retirement savings world

Derek Davey - 25 Feb 2020

The idea is to get South Africans to save, but it's best to do your research first to find out if a TFSA is really suited to your needs

Special Reports

Achieving the litmus test of social relevance

Derek Davey - 24 Feb 2020

The HSS Awards honours scholarly works based on their social relevance and contribution to the humanities and social sciences

Business

Making sense of tax-free savings and investment

Derek Davey - 24 Feb 2020

Have you made the most of your tax-free investment contributions?

Press Releases

Response to the report of the independent assessors

IT Web - 17 Feb 2020

VUT welcomes the publishing of the report of the independent assessors to investigate concerns of poor governance, leadership, management, corruption and fraud at the university.

Press Releases

NWU student receives international award

IT Web - 17 Feb 2020

Carol-Mari Schulz received the Bachelor of Health Sciences in Occupational Hygiene Top Achiever Award.

Press Releases

Academic programme resumes at all campuses

IT Web - 17 Feb 2020

Lectures, practicals, seminars and tutorials will all resume today as per specific academic timetables.