In 2013 a fund for the victims of apartheid will have more cash than it did when it was created as it continues to accumulate interest.
Phillip de Wet looks at some of the puzzling anomalies that cast doubt on the veracity of the figures released this month by Statistics South Africa.
President Jacob Zuma has told Parliament that he would not know how much the public works department had spent on his Nkandla home.
President Jacob Zuma managed to duck an impromptu debate on his fitness to hold office, but came out fighting on his Nkandla residence.
Ungovernable, fearless and disrespectful, a small group of young black intellectuals is riling the ANC and they’re unapologetic about it.
If referring to President Jacob Zuma’s Nkandla homestead as a "compound" is racist, then all three arms of government are racist too.
The census results mean a huge shift in the amount of money disbursed, which will have a major effect on some regions, writes Phillip de Wet.
The census is solid, Statistics South Africa says. But its critics are still not agreeing.
If the trends of the last decade hold true, the average black family can expect to start earning the same as the average white family after 2061.
She’s not doing badly – especially if she’s not ambitious – but she’s not rolling in cash either. This is the average South African, Census 2011 says.
Census 2011 paints a rosy picture of a country better off than it was 10 years ago by every measure – except for the number of vulnerable children.
The outrage over Eskom’s request to raise tariffs may be better directed at wasteful municipalities, writes Phillip de Wet.
Eskom has called on regulators to help it cancel or adjust a sweetheart deal with BHP Billiton, which could earn it an extra R5.17-billion per year.
Eskom says its average price for electricity will need to increase by 16% every year until 2018 – and that is if everything goes right.
The Film and Publications Board cannot ban online images, an appeal tribunal told it this week.
The claim to records based on public interest is outweighed by the need to fight corruption, says the National Prosecuting Authority.
The Labour Court is due to rule on Friday morning whether 42000 Satawu members at two Transnet divisions may legally go on strike next week.
Julius Malema and friends – and a number of state employees – now face prosecution, disciplinary action, and their property being seized.
A provisional report by the public protector bodes ill for Julius Malema and the defence raised by his business partner has only made it worse.
The ConCourt had hard words for the City of Tshwane, as it ordered that plans be made to restore former residents of Schubart Park to their homes.
With the public protector investigating and questions being asked in Parliament, spending on government VIPs is causing trouble for public works.
A press conference about funding for President Jacob Zuma’s Nkandla homestead has left everyone with more questions than answers.
Petrol pumps around Gauteng and other provinces have begun to run out of fuel, and things could get worse if the transport strike is not resolved.
ANALYSIS: Despite assurances by his allies, there wasn’t a big turnout for Malema in Limpopo. And, as Mbeki learnt, it is the real numbers that count.
Phillip de Wet spoke to Malema supporters outside the Nirvana Hall in Polokwane, where 600 people gathered on Tuesday night to await his appearance.
But the crowd that showed up to offer support during Julius Malema’s court appearance was as disappointing as the numbers at Tuesday night’s vigil.
Lonmin’s striking workers accepted a compromise pay deal based on fear of the mine’s closure and of a threatening police presence.
Julius Malema was denied entry on Monday to an event where North West miners were to be briefed on developments about their wage demands.
Voters who think Parliament is drab can use their cross to inject a bit of ubuntu or dagga into it.
With talks at Marikana at an impasse, and concerns about violence mounting, even unions are puzzled about the cause of a new strike at Gold Fields.
Mine security forces say they will be relying less on police than they would have before Marikana and be more ready to use deadly force themselves.
Police members who stand accused of abusing arrested Marikana strikers may be pointed out by their accusers this week.