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‘Agents’ put paid to Zuma’s Zondo zinger

Article Paddy Harper & Sarah Smit - 19 Jul 2019

Siphiwe Nyanda and Ngoako Ramatlhodi say the former president’s claims are a diversionary tactic

Warring MK veterans vie for endorsement

Article Dineo Bendile - 6 Oct 2017

The ANC is in a double bind since Zuma presided at a conference that elected the MKMVA’s leadership

Political clout might put Telkom right

Article Lloyd Gedye - 21 Oct 2011

I never thought I would say this but perhaps it's time to bring General Siphiwe Nyanda back into the communications fold, says Lloyd Gedye.

Sentech crosses signals

Article Lloyd Gedye - 15 Apr 2011

Sentech is ignoring previous failings and will once again play in the wireless broadband space at the taxpayer's expense.

That’s the way the cookie crumbles

Article Staff Reporter - 23 Dec 2010

Stefaans Brümmer and Ilham Rawoot report on the cronies who were discovered this year with their hands in the public cookie jar.

Secrets, lies and phony deals

Article Thought Leader 1 - 3 Dec 2010

For years we have chased hints and allegations, now the M&G has obtained clear evidence of financial benefits from the arms deal.

The house the arms deal bought

Article Sam Sole Author & Sam Sole - 3 Dec 2010

Arms-deal middleman Fana Hlongwane financed a R4-million home for General Siphiwe Nyanda when Nyanda prepared to step down as defence force chief.

In this week’s M&G

Article Staff Reporter - 2 Dec 2010

From Nyanda's arms-deal home to Mugabe's WikiLeaks godsend, read our teaser of what you can expect in Friday's Mail & Guardian newspaper.

SABC set to axe 13 senior managers

Article Staff Reporter - 26 Nov 2010

Senior managers at the SABC have been targeted for retrenchment as the public broadcaster sets about pruning its R78-million annual salary bill.

President of realpolitik

Article Rapule Tabane - 5 Nov 2010

Questionable Cabinet moves show that improved service delivery was the last thing on Zuma's mind.

Padayachie looks to the private sector

Article Staff Reporter - 2 Nov 2010

New Minister of Communications Roy Padayachie wants to foster a partnership with the private sector and create a spirit of working together.

Icasa aware of dodgy deal

Article Lloyd Gedye - 29 Oct 2010

Documents show that the communications authority knew as early as 2007 about the 'illegal' Sentech spectrum deal, but did not act.

Salary review of SOE board members: Nyanda

Article Staff Reporter - 17 Oct 2010

The salaries of state-owned enterprise board members, like the SABC, is to be reviewed, Communications Minister Siphiwe Nyanda has said.

Nyanda fumes at allegations over corruption

Article Staff Reporter - 17 Oct 2010

Siphiwe Nyanda on Sunday said his former director general Mamodupi Mohlala had "crossed the line" following a Sunday Independent report.

‘Failed processes, but honest man’

Article Staff Reporter - 15 Oct 2010

Not guilty, yet guilty verdict for SABC's Robin Nicholson.

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