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Here are the ANC’s picks for metro mayors
/ 10 November 2021

Here are the ANC’s picks for metro mayors

The ruling party is scheduled to start interviewing prospective metro mayors this weekend with some usual suspects on the list

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Eskom audit controls too poor to prove that irregular expenditure was capped at R11-billion
/ 10 November 2021

Eskom audit controls too poor to prove that irregular expenditure was capped at R11-billion

The power utility’s external auditors said record-keeping was so inadequate that it would have to be resolved before management could devise a realistic plan to curb waste and fraud

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Calls‌ ‌for‌ ‌Mthethwa‌ ‌to‌ ‌resign‌ ‌amid‌ ‌probe‌ ‌into‌ ‌mismanagement‌ ‌of‌ Covid funds‌
/ 10 November 2021

Calls‌ ‌for‌ ‌Mthethwa‌ ‌to‌ ‌resign‌ ‌amid‌ ‌probe‌ ‌into‌ ‌mismanagement‌ ‌of‌ Covid funds‌

Right2Know says it is supporting artists’ right to protest after police intervened in a demonstration outside the ministry

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Diversified Royal Bafokeng keeps its platinum roots
/ 9 November 2021

Diversified Royal Bafokeng keeps its platinum roots

The investment company has insulated its shareholders against the resource’s price swings while looking towards a more sustainable future

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What the EFF wants in coalition talks
/ 8 November 2021

What the EFF wants in coalition talks

The EFF is said to have indicated that it will be happy to give the ANC Johannesburg for Ekurhuleni and Scopa during preliminary negotiations

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Magashule’s former personal assistant ‘intimidated’ by Hawks and FBI investigators
/ 7 November 2021

Magashule’s former personal assistant ‘intimidated’ by Hawks and FBI investigators

Moroadi Cholota, the woman at the heart of the state’s case against Ace Magashule, claims that the Hawks with the assistance of the FBI attempted to coerce and coach a statement out of her unrelated to her testimony at the Zondo commission.

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Petrol, power price hikes hit South Africa hard
/ 7 November 2021

Petrol, power price hikes hit South Africa hard

Households are reeling after the fuel price hike, as electricity is set to go up by 15.06% in 2022

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The case against Ace Magashule
/ 6 November 2021

The case against Ace Magashule

The suspended ANC secretary general’s assistant, who is not prepared to testify against him, may be extradited from the US

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Cryptic Crossword 305 – November 5, 2021
/ 5 November 2021

Cryptic Crossword 305 – November 5, 2021

16D Help my abs improve? That’s sacrilege (9)

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The future is coalitions as parties battle it out for your municipality
/ 4 November 2021

The future is coalitions as parties battle it out for your municipality

After a dismal showing at the polls, all the major parties – with some smaller kingmakers – will now begin the horse-trading to run your municipality

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Mabuyane hints at possible coalition with DA in Nelson Mandela Bay
/ 4 November 2021

Mabuyane hints at possible coalition with DA in Nelson Mandela Bay

Oscar Mabuyane tested waters with the ANC provincial executive committee regarding a possible coalition with the DA during a special meeting on Thursday

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Poll snippets you may have missed
/ 4 November 2021

Poll snippets you may have missed

The M&G Political Team reminds you of how the voters showed that there are many surprises in any election

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Despondency was the only outright winner in these local elections
/ 4 November 2021

Despondency was the only outright winner in these local elections

Politicians benefit from ignorant citizens ‘because then they can fool the people’, says community activist

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Bokang Mosala: ‘I am an entrepreneur at heart’
/ 4 November 2021

Bokang Mosala: ‘I am an entrepreneur at heart’

Businessman Bokang Mosala has, from a young age, chased financial independence. In high school, he sold sweets and at university he embarked on various business ventures that failed. This led him to a career in the banking sector

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Magashule’s PA will become co-accused after refusing to turn state witness
/ 3 November 2021

Magashule’s PA will become co-accused after refusing to turn state witness

The prosecution in Magashule’s corruption trial said Moroadi Cholota refused to cooperate with detectives sent to the US to interview her and she now faces extradition

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Is the ANC’s corrective action too little too late?
/ 3 November 2021

Is the ANC’s corrective action too little too late?

Although the ANC believes it has done okay in these elections, the numbers tell a different tale

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Local elections: Has the EFF hit its growth ceiling?
/ 2 November 2021

Local elections: Has the EFF hit its growth ceiling?

The party is struggling to get its base out to vote, despite having a strong presence online and at rallies

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So far so good, IEC says on elections
/ 1 November 2021

So far so good, IEC says on elections

Electoral body says this year’s local government vote got off to a fairly good start

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A vote in remembrance of Durban’s ‘Marchbishop’
/ 1 November 2021

A vote in remembrance of Durban’s ‘Marchbishop’

The Denis Hurley Centre has helped restore the franchise to 250 homeless people living in Durban’s ward 28

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Homeless but not voteless in ward 28
/ 1 November 2021

Homeless but not voteless in ward 28

Durban’s Denis Hurley centre is assisting homeless people to register and to vote

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Steenhuisen under pressure as DA gets buyer’s remorse
/ 1 November 2021

Steenhuisen under pressure as DA gets buyer’s remorse

A poor election result, on top of concerns over his leadership style, may see John Steenhuisen follow in Mmusi Maimane’s footsteps

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ANC top brass reluctant to work with the EFF
/ 1 November 2021

ANC top brass reluctant to work with the EFF

The ANC has reportedly received assurances from smaller parties about continuing existing coalitions, but its top leaders are hesitant to work with Julius Malema

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Mossel Bay municipality is a success story, but more attention needs to be paid to the poor
/ 1 November 2021

Mossel Bay municipality is a success story, but more attention needs to be paid to the poor

Creating an investor sales pitch for Mossel Bay is not a difficult task

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ANC faces toughest poll test of the democratic era
/ 31 October 2021

ANC faces toughest poll test of the democratic era

It’s the economy, stupid — but also service delivery and corruption. The ANC asks voters to forgive past sins, while the EFF tries to consolidate itself with wild promises of a socialist utopia

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Absolutely No Current on Thabo Mbeki Restoration Tour
/ 29 October 2021

Absolutely No Current on Thabo Mbeki Restoration Tour

Zizi, who was made a pariah in the ANC, is now on the party’s campaign trail to try to woo back voters it has lost

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Cryptic Crossword 304 – October 29
/ 29 October 2021

Cryptic Crossword 304 – October 29

2D Provide support for goggatjie (11)

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Eskom: Light will shine on election
/ 28 October 2021

Eskom: Light will shine on election

Earlier this week, the ailing utility’s chief operating officer assured the public it would try to avoid load-shedding as voters head to the polls on Monday

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Elections 2021: Where will fed-up voters make their mark?
/ 28 October 2021

Elections 2021: Where will fed-up voters make their mark?

Trust in big political parties is dwindling but that’s not necessarily a win for everybody else

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The bins get emptied ahead of voting day, but will Pravin and Andre keep the light on?
/ 28 October 2021

The bins get emptied ahead of voting day, but will Pravin and Andre keep the light on?

The Tembisa 10 may be a figment of somebody’s imagination, but Eskom’s Misery Twins are not

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Local government elections: Port Edwards’ residents rely on ‘holy’ water from a church
/ 28 October 2021

Local government elections: Port Edwards’ residents rely on ‘holy’ water from a church

The Ugu district municipality has, for years, failed to provide a constant source of clean water and parties are pitching their elections campaigns around the crisis

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Eskom to take ‘extraordinary measures’ to avoid load-shedding for elections
/ 27 October 2021

Eskom to take ‘extraordinary measures’ to avoid load-shedding for elections

Stage four load-shedding rolled out to ensure the polls on Monday 1 November are energy secure

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Khaya Koko: John Steenhuisen, please take a knee
/ 27 October 2021

Khaya Koko: John Steenhuisen, please take a knee

The Democratic Alliance leader rebuking cricketer Quinton de Kock would be this election season’s greatest triumph

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