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Kasrils says he warned ANC about factions using spooks

Article Sarah Evans - 11 Mar 2019

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

Ramaphosa announces special SIU tribunal to fast-track recovery of state funds

Article Sarah Evans - 24 Feb 2019

President Ramaphosa has established a Special Investigating Unit Special Tribunal, in an effort to fast track the recovery of funds lost to the state

City of CT to act against security company, #ReclaimClifton protesters

Article Sarah Evans - 30 Dec 2018

Beach-goers were told to leave Clifton beach by PPA guards last Sunday, two days before Christmas

Elections set for May, final registration weekend in January — IEC

Article Sarah Evans - 7 Nov 2018

The 2019 elections will take place in May 8, 15, 22, or 29 while the final voter registration weekend is set for the end of January, the IEC says

EFF denies AfriForum asset forfeiture claims

Article Sarah Evans - 6 Nov 2018

On Sunday, AfriForum said it had obtained a warrant from the high court to seize the moveable assets of EFF CIC Julius Malema and his party

Gigaba says tape of ‘sexual nature’ used in blackmail attempts against him

Article Sarah Evans - 28 Oct 2018

The minister has apologised to his family and the South African public for the 'pain and embarrassment' that the circulation of the video will cause

M&G interviews David van Rooyen’s Twitter imposter

Article Sarah Evans - 17 Dec 2015

Van Rooyen’s only act as finance minister was to have a go at his imposter on social media. Sarah Evans chats to "David".

Van Rooyen: No deals signed while I was finance chief

Article Sarah Evans - 15 Dec 2015

David van Rooyen has dismissed cynical speculation that he approved any deals, particularly with regards to SAA, while serving as finance minister.

Pravin Gordhan: We will win the trust of South Africans

Article Sarah Evans - 14 Dec 2015

In his first press conference since being reappointed finance minister, Gordhan has pledged to ensure "sound fiscal management".

‘You can’t pin silicosis on all of us’

Article Sarah Evans - 22 Oct 2015

This week it was the mining companies' turn to tell the court why they can't be held responsible for the suffering of thousands of former mineworkers.

A permanent job is hard to find

Article Sarah Evans - 1 Oct 2015

Precarious work is becoming the norm as bosses increase their levels of exploitation.

Sources of party funding to remain private – court rules

Article Sarah Evans - 30 Sep 2015

But a minority judgment would have granted My Vote Counts's wish to see Parliament pass legislation giving citizens fair access to party funding info.

Government to meet steel industry players

Article Sarah Evans - 8 Sep 2015

A task team formed to curb job losses in the steel industry is expected to meet with government in the next two weeks.

Public sector unions on a carousel

Article Sarah Evans - 3 Sep 2015

Two splinter groups have parted ways with the South African Municipal Workers' Union, claiming abuse of funds.

Mudukuti vs the world’s war criminals

Article Sarah Evans - 28 Aug 2015

Taking on Al-Bashir drew fire from political quarters unfazed by his human rights abuses

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