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Ronnie Kasrils

Secret alliance: Israel and apartheid South Africa’s nuclear collaboration
Opinion
/ 12 December 2024

Secret alliance: Israel and apartheid South Africa’s nuclear collaboration

With both countries intent on keeping in check the ‘barbarians at the gate’, South Africa used its uranium reserves and Israeli technical support to develop its nuclear programme

By Sõzarn Barday
A very strange world …
Friday
/ 23 May 2024

A very strange world …

Sparse, powerfully acted play brings the lives of anti-apartheid activist couple to the stage

By Charles Leonard
Apartheid doccie is a blast
Friday
/ 29 February 2024

Apartheid doccie is a blast

London Recruits is a film that tells of young foreigners who were recruited by the ANC

By Charles Leonard
Andile Zulu: Sisulu obfuscates the true nature of power in South Africa
Opinion
/ 25 January 2022

Andile Zulu: Sisulu obfuscates the true nature of power in South Africa

Power in post-apartheid South Africa lies with the party, the state and capital. The tourism minister masks her complicity with bad governance, and being part of the economic and political elite.

By Andile Zulu
Part I: ‘Afropessimism’ and the rituals of anti-black violence
Article
/ 24 June 2020

Part I: ‘Afropessimism’ and the rituals of anti-black violence

Frank B Wilderson discusses ‘Afropessimism’, his memoir that analyses structural violence

By Zamansele Nsele
Denis Goldberg: Man of integrity, freedom fighter and true mensch
Opinion
/ 7 May 2020

Denis Goldberg: Man of integrity, freedom fighter and true mensch

One of the truest tests of integrity is its blunt refusal to be compromised. — Chinua Achebe

By Ronnie Kasrils
Gee-gee gambling on the Sabbath
Article
/ 3 January 2020

Gee-gee gambling on the Sabbath

Former minister Ronnie Kasrils writes in his memoir about what turns a boychick from the Jo’burg suburb of Yeoville into an ANC underground operative

By Ronnie Kasrils 1
Zuma spins a dangerous narrative
Article
/ 19 July 2019

Zuma spins a dangerous narrative

The former president’s claims about ANC spies is a political game of smoke and mirrors

By Natasha Marrian
Kasrils says he warned ANC about factions using spooks
Article
/ 11 March 2019

Kasrils says he warned ANC about factions using spooks

The report, released on Saturday by President Cyril Ramaphosa, details how the intelligence services were used to advance Jacob Zuma’s interests

By Sarah Evans
SA economist whose work went global wrote with a deep idealism
Article
/ 23 February 2018

SA economist whose work went global wrote with a deep idealism

‘Terreblanche wrote with a deep idealism in a country frequently with the highest levels of inequality’

By Patrick Bond
This soldier will fight for JZ till the end
Article
/ 17 November 2017

This soldier will fight for JZ till the end

Kebby Maphatsoe, wary of Western ‘agents’, derides Ramaphosa as the white people’s darling

By Niren Tolsi
DA guns for SSA boss Arthur Fraser
Article
/ 14 November 2017

DA guns for SSA boss Arthur Fraser

​The DA has threatened to take legal action if the police or the NPA refuse to prosecute State Security Agency director-general, Arthur Fraser.

By Staff Reporter
Former Intelligence Minister asked Mbeki to stand for a third term to stop Zuma
Article
/ 8 November 2017

Former Intelligence Minister asked Mbeki to stand for a third term to stop Zuma

At his book launch, Ronnie Kasrils said he asked former president Thabo Mbeki to contest for the role of ANC president.

By Tshidi Madia
Who’s keeping an eye on South Africa’s spies? Nobody, and that’s the problem
Article
/ 26 September 2017

Who’s keeping an eye on South Africa’s spies? Nobody, and that’s the problem

South Africa’s intelligence services operate secretly and with minimal oversight. So citizens will probably never know exactly what they are up to.

By Laurie Nathan
ANC lives in its own bubble – Kasrils
Article
/ 24 August 2017

ANC lives in its own bubble – Kasrils

The ruling party is not honouring the confidentiality of the no confidence vote against Pres Zuma, former minister for intelligence services.

By Jeanette Chabalala
ANC veterans tell President Zuma to step down
Article
/ 6 April 2016

ANC veterans tell President Zuma to step down

ANC veterans and civil society members met at the steps of the Concourt on Wednesday and demanded that President Jacob Zuma resign.

By Staff Reporter
Press Council orders Sunday Times to apologise to Kasrils
Article
/ 24 March 2015

Press Council orders Sunday Times to apologise to Kasrils

Press Council appeals panel has ordered the Sunday Times to apologise to Ronnie Kasrils over a misleading poster and story.

By Sarah Evans
Kasrils sues after claim he set up Zuma for rape charge
Article
/ 22 February 2015

Kasrils sues after claim he set up Zuma for rape charge

The former intelligence minister has filed summons claiming R1-million from Deputy Defence Minister Kebby Maphatsoe for his "false" statements.

By Sapa and Jenni Evans
Zuma Trust Founder awarded millions in navy contracts
Article
/ 14 December 2014

Zuma Trust Founder awarded millions in navy contracts

The awarding of R406-million in contracts to Zuma Trust Founder Don Mkhwanazi raises more questions around the secrecy in the Zuma presidency.

By Sapa
Chippy Shaik brings renewed interest to arms deal
Article
/ 10 November 2014

Chippy Shaik brings renewed interest to arms deal

Evidence given at the inquiry by government’s head of acquisitions during the arms deal might contain at least one controversy previously introduced.

By Sarah Evans
Kasrils demands apology from Maphatsoe
Article
/ 16 September 2014

Kasrils demands apology from Maphatsoe

Ronnie Kasrils has asked for an apology from beleaguered Kebby Maphatsoe for comments he made about Kasril’s involvement in Zuma’s 2006 rape charges.

By Jenni Evans
‘No political interference’ with spy tapes, says Kasrils
Article
/ 14 September 2014

‘No political interference’ with spy tapes, says Kasrils

Former intelligence minister Ronnie Kasrils has defended his involvement in the decision not to charge Jacob Zuma.

By Sapa
Lekota rejects claim that ANC benefited from arms deal
Article
/ 11 June 2014

Lekota rejects claim that ANC benefited from arms deal

Giving evidence at the Seriti commission, the former defence minister has dismissed a question relating to the ANC benefiting from the arms deal.

By Sarah Evans
Chippy Shaik’s minutes: Why did we buy Hawk jets?
Article
/ 10 June 2014

Chippy Shaik’s minutes: Why did we buy Hawk jets?

Contradictory sets of minutes from an August 1998 meeting cast doubt on government’s decision to buy the more expensive jets.

By Sarah Evans
The arms deal affordability report: What did the ministers know?
Article
/ 10 June 2014

The arms deal affordability report: What did the ministers know?

Ministers due to testify at the arms commission will not answer fraud and corruption allegations but could be asked about a mysterious report.

By Sarah Evans
Kasrils refuses to answer for Modise’s arms deal decisions
Article
/ 7 June 2014

Kasrils refuses to answer for Modise’s arms deal decisions

Former minister Ronnie Kasrils’ usefulness as a witness at the arms deal inquiry has been called into question.

By Sarah Evans
Arms deal commission unlikely to shed further light
Article
/ 2 June 2014

Arms deal commission unlikely to shed further light

The commission has made little progress in answering corruption claims. As former ministers testify, these details are unlikely to become clearer.

By Sarah Evans
Arms deal commission postponed
Article
/ 1 June 2014

Arms deal commission postponed

The commission of inquiry into the multibillion-rand arms deal in Pretoria has been postponed once again.

By Sapa
We are very grateful winners, says ANC’s Gigaba
Article
/ 11 May 2014

We are very grateful winners, says ANC’s Gigaba

Ruling party member Malusi Gigaba says the ANC would be "ungrateful winners" for questioning how it lost 38% of the votes in this year’s elections.

By Sapa and Staff Reporter
Fat cats fall out: Sisulu vs Kasrils
Article
/ 8 May 2014

Fat cats fall out: Sisulu vs Kasrils

Minister Lindiwe Sisulu takes on Ronnie Kasrils and allows us insight into the truth of what it means to be an ANC politician, writes Chris Roper.

By Chris Roper
Kasrils: ‘Vote No!’ supports ANC’s founding principles
Article
/ 30 April 2014

Kasrils: ‘Vote No!’ supports ANC’s founding principles

Former minister Ronnie Kasrils says voting against the ruling party in the upcoming elections is a way to "support the ideals of the ANC".

By Meggan Saville
ANC Youth League marks Madiba speech with call to vote
Article
/ 20 April 2014

ANC Youth League marks Madiba speech with call to vote

The ANCYL has used the 50th anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s Rivonia Trial speech to say that not voting in coming elections would be blasphemous.

By Sapa
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