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Phillip De Wet

Nkandla report: Madonsela tries to counter politics with logic
Analysis
/ 5 December 2013

Nkandla report: Madonsela tries to counter politics with logic

Thuli Madonsela has expressed disappointment in the media and the ANC over the provisional Nkandla report. And she is about to come in for a lot more.

By Phillip De Wet
Nkandla: Ministers and Madonsela agree – mostly
Article
/ 3 December 2013

Nkandla: Ministers and Madonsela agree – mostly

A Nkandla report cited by security ministers "clears" President Jacob Zuma. The public protector "damns" him. Yet they agree on much else.

By Phillip De Wet
ISS: ‘Misleading’ crime statistics need inquiry
Article
/ 6 November 2013

ISS: ‘Misleading’ crime statistics need inquiry

The police significantly over-reported successes in crime fighting in the latest set of crime statistics, says the Institute for Security Studies.

By Phillip De Wet
Nkandla report’s long road to free access
Article
/ 31 October 2013

Nkandla report’s long road to free access

If history is any guide, the public ­protector report into spending on Jacob Zuma’s Nkandla homestead will be public long before November is out.

By Phillip De Wet
The broken dreams of a Boertopia
Article
/ 31 October 2013

The broken dreams of a Boertopia

A post-apocalyptic "paradise" was due to be built on the corpses of black people and race traitors.

By Phillip De Wet
It’s a brand new day for sunny Mzansi
Article
/ 18 October 2013

It’s a brand new day for sunny Mzansi

If you thought finding a brighter side to Marikana was impossible, you clearly haven’t met Brand SA.

By Phillip De Wet
Crisis in SA schools
Article
/ 27 September 2013

Crisis in SA schools

Startling statistics show huge disparities between provinces when it comes to education.

By Phillip De Wet
Data can help SA citizens to beat criminals
Article
/ 20 September 2013

Data can help SA citizens to beat criminals

For the past decade the police have had powerful tools to help to locate and track crime, which ordinary citizens haven’t been privy to.

By Phillip De Wet
Crime stats: Comparing the provinces
Article
/ 19 September 2013

Crime stats: Comparing the provinces

Annual statistics on crime released on Thursday show sharp disparities in how different parts of the country fared in terms of serious crime.

By Phillip De Wet
Up to 21% of land is state owned, says surveyor general
Article
/ 5 September 2013

Up to 21% of land is state owned, says surveyor general

An audit of state-owned land has found at least 14% of the area of South Africa – and perhaps as much as a fifth – is owned by the government.

By Phillip De Wet
Jacob Zuma must get his head in the game
Article
/ 30 August 2013

Jacob Zuma must get his head in the game

It is gearing up to be a testing week ahead in the courts for President Jacob Zuma, in both his professional and personal capacities.

By Phillip De Wet
South Africa’s (political) media landscape
Article
/ 30 August 2013

South Africa’s (political) media landscape

The New Age, ANN7, and now new owners at the Independent Group. SA’s media landscape is changing – and this is why it matters.

By Phillip De Wet
Survé claims against M&G skewed
Article
/ 26 August 2013

Survé claims against M&G skewed

Iqbal Survé’s claim that the Mail & Guardian is out to get him because he wouldn’t sell it some of his newly acquired newspapers is just plain wrong.

By Phillip De Wet
First Strut: How to fake BEE credentials
Article
/ 23 August 2013

First Strut: How to fake BEE credentials

The firm’s empowerment certificates were plainly fraudulent – and evidence suggests it wasn’t alone.

By Phillip De Wet
Who was Jeff Wiggill?
Article
/ 22 August 2013

Who was Jeff Wiggill?

Jeff Wiggill, the billionaire founder of one of SA’s largest business empires, was killed on a dusty road outside Soweto. But who was he really?

By Phillip De Wet
Pistorius: 107 witnesses over 14 days in March
Article
/ 19 August 2013

Pistorius: 107 witnesses over 14 days in March

Prosecutors and lawyers for Oscar Pistorius have agreed he will go on trial for 14 days in March – with 107 witnesses to be called by the state alone.

By Phillip De Wet
First Strut: ’20 years of mega fraud’
Article
/ 8 August 2013

First Strut: ’20 years of mega fraud’

A clearer picture has emerged of what might be one of South Africa’s largest business frauds, following the implosion of industrial group First Strut.

By Phillip De Wet
Good journalism, bad taste: Bare Mandela updates leaves editors desperate
Article
/ 27 June 2013

Good journalism, bad taste: Bare Mandela updates leaves editors desperate

With journalists and support crews sitting idle as the world waits for updates on Nelson Mandela, some editors have become desperate for an exclusive.

By Phillip De Wet
Mandela: Tone shifts to the positive
Article
/ 18 June 2013

Mandela: Tone shifts to the positive

After communication from Graça Machel and Nelson Mandela’s children, the focus seems to have shifted to his discharge from hospital this week.

By Phillip De Wet
‘Beware of selfish prayers for Tata’
Article
/ 14 June 2013

‘Beware of selfish prayers for Tata’

Healing has taken on a different connotation at Regina Mundi, where the bulk of the Soweto congregation seems prepared to let go of beloved Madiba.

By Phillip De Wet
Lion bones come back to haunt Number One
Article
/ 27 May 2013

Lion bones come back to haunt Number One

Nine months ago the Airports Company of SA embarrassed itself. Now, thanks to accidental timing, the embarrassment turns towards a mid-Guptagate Zuma.

By Phillip De Wet
The trials and tribulations of the Pistorius brothers
Article
/ 22 May 2013

The trials and tribulations of the Pistorius brothers

The Pistorius brothers are, on average, having their first good week in a long time – as long as Carl Pistorius does not decide to sue the government.

By Phillip De Wet
Mangaung: Terrorist threat or flight of fancy?
Article
/ 21 December 2012

Mangaung: Terrorist threat or flight of fancy?

The failed Mangaung coup by Hein Boonzaaier, Johan Prinsloo, Martin Keevy and Mark Trollip has once again raised the spectre of a right-wing attack.

By Sally Evans, Sarah Evans and Phillip De Wet
The price of a Zuma victory: Fewer votes in 2014?
Article
/ 18 December 2012

The price of a Zuma victory: Fewer votes in 2014?

With Jacob Zuma re-elected to lead the ANC, the party needs to now deal with the high possibility of losing votes come the 2014 national election.

By Phillip De Wet
Government breaks the trust on Mandela
Article
/ 14 December 2012

Government breaks the trust on Mandela

South Africans seemed satisfied this week that Nelson Mandela’s health was taking a turn for the better – until it emerged the government had lied.

By Phillip De Wet
Another Mandela vigil, minus hysteria
Article
/ 14 December 2012

Another Mandela vigil, minus hysteria

In January 2011 there were candlelit vigils, multiple and viral rumours of death, preparations by the far right and recriminations all around.

By Phillip De Wet
Muted beginning to Cosatu’s e-tolls protest
Article
/ 6 December 2012

Muted beginning to Cosatu’s e-tolls protest

There has been a lacklustre start to Cosatu’s e-tolling demonstration as only a handful of protesters gathered to take part in the planned drive-slow.

By Nickolaus Bauer and Phillip De Wet
Good job, boss: SACP shows its loyalty ahead of Mangaung
Article
/ 3 December 2012

Good job, boss: SACP shows its loyalty ahead of Mangaung

Despite reports of violence and missed deadlines, the SACP has congratulated the ANC for "commendable work" in the run-up to Mangaung.

By Phillip De Wet
Nkandlagate: Apartheid law protects Zuma
Article
/ 30 November 2012

Nkandlagate: Apartheid law protects Zuma

A piece of legislation dating from the apartheid security state stands in the way of the public finding out how much they are paying for Nkandla.

By Phillip De Wet
Cosatu to intensify toll protests
Article
/ 30 November 2012

Cosatu to intensify toll protests

As the fight against urban tolling moves out of the courts and on to the streets

By Phillip De Wet
Nkandla: Profligate and presidential
Article
/ 23 November 2012

Nkandla: Profligate and presidential

The country’s most extravagant presidency has overseen millions spent on an estate without a formal lease, writes Phillip de Wet.

By Phillip De Wet
All we hear is Radio Dirco, says state
Article
/ 23 November 2012

All we hear is Radio Dirco, says state

A new station will broadcast policy, but will not be a propaganda platform, insists the department of international relations and co-operation.

By Phillip De Wet
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