Barbara Hogan claims the former president was adamant that no one but Siyabonga Gama would do as a chief executive
The finance minister has opened the door to decisions that may have serious ramifications for state businesses
It’s not often that Bible verses and Dickens are quoted in the same speech, especially when the speech is to outline the medium-term budget
An upgrade would be possible through the implementation of structural reforms to raise growth
Cosatu general secretary Bheki Ntshalintshali says the federation will not be open to any solution involving privatisation
New proposals will give the stock exchange greater oversight and introduce more transparency
Complex factors influence the prices of electricity, petrol and water, but the state still has wiggle room
If he is forced out, some fear he may reveal how ANC politicians benefited unduly
Unnecessary outsourcing and inflated fees may have contributed to the giant bill the state paid
One estimate suggests about R60-billion is needed to kickstart the economy, but the fiscus is already overstretched
President Ramaphosa was in the hot seat in Parliament where he replied to MP’s questions on a variety of topics
Ramaphosa’s “thuma mina” speech brought hope to many despondent citizens
In a reply sent to MPs last week, Minister Pravin Gordhan says an increase in fuel prices above budgeted levels impacted most state-owned entities
But Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan is ‘confident’ talks with the SOE’s lenders will end well
The labour federation says it will not vote for the ANC in 2019 if government goes ahead with public sector job cuts and privatisation of SOEs
Ministers will be stripped of their powers to hire and fire DGs because that function will be taken over by the presidency
Corruption Watch’s biannual report looks at the trends in the 2 469 corruption cases that is has received since January this year
The state has agreed to sell off burdensome assets and encourage private equity
‘All the problems of unemployment and inequality are all getting worse since President Ramaphosa took over’
The ANC treasurer general says the messaging of the land debate is becoming distorted
The audits will take place using existing mechanisms and will be used to hold those who have unduly benefited from state resources accountable
BLSA’s CEO said the decision to lift Eskom’s suspension was taken in recognition of the progress made by the power utility’s new board
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s performance in the first months since assuming office will come under the spotlight during the budget vote debate
‘Given the vast scale of the depredations suffered by the SOEs, it’s clear that restoration will be a huge job’
The move is part of Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan’s overhaul of state-owned enterprises
‘If… we find that there are people who aren’t committed to carrying out the mandate of the organisation… they will be dealt with’
Even though South Africa has got off to a positive start this year, it is too early to tell that the country is on a new growth trajectory
The National Treasury is not ‘paying lip service’ when it comes to the fight against corruption
The deputy president will be asked questions about sanctions on SOEs, ministers attendance at the National Assembly and the economy in Parliament
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If investors take a proactive oversight role, capital can be allocated to well-run entities
Nene and Gordhan face major tasks that demand urgent and tough decisions