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Malema shores up Zuma’s attack on the judiciary
Politics
/ 17 February 2021

Malema shores up Zuma’s attack on the judiciary

EFF leader warns judges they will be ‘overthrown’ for bias in favour of the ruling establishment

By Emsie Ferreira
SOEs are ‘in a very difficult space’ as Covid-19 adds to their woes
Business
/ 3 February 2021

SOEs are ‘in a very difficult space’ as Covid-19 adds to their woes

The department of public enterprises touched on issues related to Covid-19 at its SOEs, as the acting director general briefed parliament

By Eunice Masson
Embattled SAA is set to receive balance of R10bn funding
Business
/ 3 February 2021

Embattled SAA is set to receive balance of R10bn funding

Salary arrears owed to SAA staff will be paid by 19 February, and the public enterprises department commits to reskilling affected employees.

By Chris Gilili
It’s a Covid-style Sona 2021: No red carpet and high fashion
National
/ 1 February 2021

It’s a Covid-style Sona 2021: No red carpet and high fashion

Only 50 people will be present and everyone else will attend online, which is likely to save the state some money

By Eunice Masson
Schools are geared up for 2021
Education
/ 8 January 2021

Schools are geared up for 2021

Covid disrupted the 2020 academic year but catchup plans have been hatched in the nine provinces, including extra lessons, earlier class times, and subject-specific boot camps

By Bongekile Macupe
High court sets aside public protector report on Gordhan and Sars ‘rogue unit’
National
/ 7 December 2020

High court sets aside public protector report on Gordhan and Sars ‘rogue unit’

Busisiwe Mkhwebane ‘allowed her important office to be used to try and resuscitate a long-dead fake news propaganda fiction’, the court ruled

By Sarah Smit
ATM withdrawal halts no-confidence vote against Ramaphosa
Politics
/ 3 December 2020

ATM withdrawal halts no-confidence vote against Ramaphosa

The party wants the court to rule on the secret ballot issue first, with the case set to be heard in early February

By Paddy Harper
Shadow of eviction looms over farm dwellers
National
/ 29 November 2020

Shadow of eviction looms over farm dwellers

In part two of a series on the lives of farm dwellers, Tshepiso Mabula ka Ndongeni finds a community haunted by the scourge of eviction

By Tshepiso Mabula ka Ndongeni
Motsoaledi blames ‘porous’ and ‘rotten’ borders for Bushiris’ escape
National
/ 17 November 2020

Motsoaledi blames ‘porous’ and ‘rotten’ borders for Bushiris’ escape

Home affairs minister admits South Africa has weak borders, and that the Bushiris had 10 passports between them

By Khaya Koko
‘Let ANC deal with its leaders facing corruption charges,’ Ramaphosa tells parliament
Politics
/ 12 November 2020

‘Let ANC deal with its leaders facing corruption charges,’ Ramaphosa tells parliament

The president was answering questions before parliament, where he also told the EFF to allow the courts to decide on the matter of the CR17 bank statements

By Bongekile Macupe
Thousands of South Africans apply for land online
National
/ 11 November 2020

Thousands of South Africans apply for land online

The department of agriculture has received a plethora of online applications after it released about 500 000 hectares of land last month

By Tshegofatso Mathe
The shame of 40 000 missing education certificates
Education
/ 29 October 2020

The shame of 40 000 missing education certificates

Graduates are being left in the lurch by a higher education department that is simply unable to deliver the crucial certificates proving their qualifications – in some cases dating back to 1992

By Bongekile Macupe
Does the Expropriation Bill muddy the land question even further?
Politics
/ 27 October 2020

Does the Expropriation Bill muddy the land question even further?

Land ownership and its equitable distribution has floundered. Changes to a section of the constitution and the expropriation act are now before parliament, but do they offer any solution?

By Luke Feltham
Watch it again: Ramaphosa details economic recovery plan
Business
/ 15 October 2020

Watch it again: Ramaphosa details economic recovery plan

According to the Presidency, the plan aims to expedite, in a sustainable manner, the recovery of South Africa’s economy

By Kiri Rupiah
Malawi’s new president is off to a good start
Africa
/ 13 October 2020

Malawi’s new president is off to a good start

In 100 days of presidency, Lazarus Chakwera has been mostly well received despite a few glitches

By Golden Matonga
It’s vital to get the Copyright Amendment Bill right
Opinion
/ 7 October 2020

It’s vital to get the Copyright Amendment Bill right

The currently proposed hybrid ‘fair use’ principle does not do nearly enough to protect artists, and will bankrupt them if it forces them to litigate each instance of copyright infringement

By Chola Makgamathe
Councillors barred as ANC moves against corruption
Politics
/ 1 October 2020

Councillors barred as ANC moves against corruption

‘Stand aside’ rule implemented for people facing charges as provincial integrity commission process stalls

By Paddy Harper
Why we must fight to secure places for more women and young people in politics
Africa
/ 30 September 2020

Why we must fight to secure places for more women and young people in politics

Too often, governments talk the talk on gender equality, but fail to walk the walk

By Nic Cheeseman and Winihin Jemide
Clicks-bait: EFF MP’s new parole probe
Politics
/ 18 September 2020

Clicks-bait: EFF MP’s new parole probe

Kenny Motsamai, a parolee who is also an EFF MP, could be sent back to jail if correctional services finds he violated his parole conditions

By Lester Kiewit
Mmusi Maimane doesn’t want DA’s political ‘superstars’
Politics
/ 16 September 2020

Mmusi Maimane doesn’t want DA’s political ‘superstars’

The leader of the new One South Africa Movement says his former party has set itself on a course away from multiracialism after its recent policy conference

By Lester Kiewit
EFF MPs to be investigated for disrupting parliamentary proceedings
Politics
/ 15 September 2020

EFF MPs to be investigated for disrupting parliamentary proceedings

Under the spotlight will be the Economic Freedom Fighters’ behaviour at the State of the Nation address and during the public enterprise department’s budget speech

By Lester Kiewit
Foster care grants at risk – again
National
/ 11 September 2020

Foster care grants at risk – again

Delays in amending legislation have left foster parents at the mercy of an overburdened system

By Sarah Smit
The farm, the millions and Patricia De Lille
Politics
/ 10 September 2020

The farm, the millions and Patricia De Lille

An irregular farm lease is at the centre of a legal tussle between Patricia de Lille and her suspended director general at public works

By Sabelo Skiti
A healthy Mabuza appears in Parliament
National
/ 3 September 2020

A healthy Mabuza appears in Parliament

After a lengthy absence from public life, Deputy President David Mabuza returns to Parliament, providing assurances that rolling blackouts are temporary

By Lester Kiewit
ANC caucus mum on Bongo resignation
Politics
/ 1 September 2020

ANC caucus mum on Bongo resignation

The ANC parliamentary caucus as yet to confirm whether Bongani Bongo, who faces bribery and corruption charges, has resigned as an MP in line with the NEC’s directive

By Lester Kiewit
MPs demand answers from Ramaphosa on Covid corruption
Politics
/ 27 August 2020

MPs demand answers from Ramaphosa on Covid corruption

In a robust meeting of the hybrid sitting of National Assembly, President Cyril Ramaphosa met MPs face to face for the first time since questions over lockdown corruption arose

By Lester Kiewit
Mali’s constitutional flames could mean smoke in Côte d’Ivoire
Africa
/ 24 August 2020

Mali’s constitutional flames could mean smoke in Côte d’Ivoire

The fire of constitutional crisis burns in Mali, but observers shouldn’t ignore the smoke in Cote d’Ivoire.

By Louis Metcalfe
Reforming a broken system: Can Electoral Act amendments revive faith in SA’s democracy?
Opinion
/ 18 August 2020

Reforming a broken system: Can Electoral Act amendments revive faith in SA’s democracy?

Pure politics: Incoming Electoral Act changes could revolutionise our political landscape. Or not

By Luke Feltham
Cannabis Bill carries harsh penalties
National
/ 14 August 2020

Cannabis Bill carries harsh penalties

The Bill, which was passed by cabinet last week, caps private, personal home possession of cannabis at 600g a person, or 1.2kg of dried cannabis per household

By Paddy Harper
What if Ramaphosa gets sick?
Coronavirus
/ 18 July 2020

What if Ramaphosa gets sick?

Senior South African politicians have not been spared the coronavirus. What happens if the head of state is not well enough to be at his desk?

By Lester Kiewit
Reinstated Ingonyama Trust managers hit with retrenchment notices
Politics
/ 11 July 2020

Reinstated Ingonyama Trust managers hit with retrenchment notices

The effect of Covid-19 and the land reform department’s freeze of R23-million because the ITB didn’t comply with budget submissions are cited as some of the reasons for the staff cuts

By Paddy Harper
IEC ready for elections despite budget and Covid setbacks
Politics
/ 7 July 2020

IEC ready for elections despite budget and Covid setbacks

The Electoral Commission of South Africa said next year’s local government elections will go ahead despite the pandemic as it has plans in place to keep employees and voters safe

By Lester Kiewit
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