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Thabo Mbeki

30 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY: SA’s economy neither Gear nor there
Analysis
/ 26 April 2024

30 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY: SA’s economy neither Gear nor there

Amid directionless policy after 30 years of democracy, the country’s prospects continue to be driven by the whims of miners and their financiers

By Sarah Smit
Mbeki on ANC campaign trail for first time since Zuma became party president
Politics
/ 26 April 2024

Mbeki on ANC campaign trail for first time since Zuma became party president

The former president said people would be seeing a lot of him from now on, even though he not put aside his concerns about the ANC

By Lunga Mzangwe
I can out-debate most people with doctorates when it comes to politics — Steenhuisen
Politics
/ 28 March 2024

I can out-debate most people with doctorates when it comes to politics — Steenhuisen

The Democratic Alliance leader said he respected people for getting a degree but university could not have taught him what he knows after 23 years in politics

By Lizeka Tandwa
Unlike the government, we must practise what we preach
Opinion
/ 21 March 2024

Unlike the government, we must practise what we preach

Unlike ANC governments, we must practise consistent, inclusive solidarity and internationalism

By Dale McKinley
Thabo Mbeki a flip flopper over ANC campaigning, says Malema
Politics
/ 15 March 2024

Thabo Mbeki a flip flopper over ANC campaigning, says Malema

The EFF leader said there was nothing wrong with Jacob Zuma forming the MK party because Thabo Mbeki had backed the formation of Cope

By Lunga Mzangwe
Mbeki confirms he will campaign for ANC
Politics
/ 14 March 2024

Mbeki confirms he will campaign for ANC

The former president said the Democratic Alliance’s call to have the West send election observers showed where its trust lay

By Lunga Mzangwe
UPDATED: Mbeki provisionally okays inclusion of corruption-accused in ANC elections list, to meet IEC deadline
Politics
/ 8 March 2024

UPDATED: Mbeki provisionally okays inclusion of corruption-accused in ANC elections list, to meet IEC deadline

Cyril Ramaphosa and Gwede Mantashe had to leave the national executive committee meeting where only five NEC members supported the adoption of the integrity commission report

By Lizeka Tandwa
Treasury puts the brakes on a left turn
Analysis
/ 5 March 2024

Treasury puts the brakes on a left turn

Some consider the decision to tap the forex reserve as a sign that the state can be swayed by the left. But the ANC-led government knows exactly how to neutralise progressive forces

By Sarah Smit
Mbeki takes aim at Motsoaledi’s white paper on migration
National
/ 4 March 2024

Mbeki takes aim at Motsoaledi’s white paper on migration

The former president pointed to several inconsistencies in the paper, and called for it to be improved

By Lizeka Tandwa
Ramaphosa’s ANC: bubblegum or iconic pop?
Opinion
/ 27 February 2024

Ramaphosa’s ANC: bubblegum or iconic pop?

The ANC needs to come up with serious plans to tackle unemployment, poverty and inequality, not just catchy phrases

By Donovan E Williams
ANC internal polls show Cyril Ramaphosa still more popular than party
Politics
/ 19 February 2024

ANC internal polls show Cyril Ramaphosa still more popular than party

ANC head of elections Mdumiseni Ntuli believes the president’s approval rating provides an advantageous platform for campaigning

By Lizeka Tandwa
15th Unisa International Piano Competition
Partner Content
/ 16 February 2024

15th Unisa International Piano Competition

Competitors from across the globe took part

By Marion Smith
ANC wants Mbeki in Western Cape to help bring DA below 50%
Politics
/ 16 February 2024

ANC wants Mbeki in Western Cape to help bring DA below 50%

The ANC is hoping to use the former president’s popularity among coloured voters to destabilise the Democratic Alliance

By Lizeka Tandwa, Lunga Mzangwe and Mandisa Nyathi
The Arms Deal, a gateway to state capture
Politics
/ 28 December 2023

The Arms Deal, a gateway to state capture

The players in the weapons scandal involving bribes of about $300 million escaped justice

By Emsie Ferreira
The 30 years of ANC rule: From euphoria and fortification to demolition and desperate revival
Politics
/ 27 December 2023

The 30 years of ANC rule: From euphoria and fortification to demolition and desperate revival

We take a look at presidents Mandela, Mbeki, Zuma and Ramaphosa and their contribution – or lack thereof – to a democratic South Africa

By Paddy Harper and Lizeka Tandwa
Is there merit to Mbeki nostalgia?
Opinion
/ 27 December 2023

Is there merit to Mbeki nostalgia?

Zuma’s ‘wasted years’ and SA’s continuing economic decline have left many daydreaming about the time that was

By Duma Gqubule
Broke, troubled, but full of hope
Politics
/ 26 December 2023

Broke, troubled, but full of hope

Three decades later Mzansi – and the author – are somewhat the worse for wear

By Paddy Harper
ANC’s 30th anniversary: Learning from National Party’s lessons
Politics
/ 26 December 2023

ANC’s 30th anniversary: Learning from National Party’s lessons

Thirty years into its rule, the NP faced the reality of its demise. The ANC faces a similar reality

By Ron Derby
Department of Public Enterprises
Cabinet Report Cards 2023
/ 22 December 2023

Department of Public Enterprises

State capture is often cited as the the reason for the department’s ongoing failures, but its problems run far deeper

By Sarah Smit
Department of Finance
Cabinet Report Cards 2023
/ 22 December 2023

Department of Finance

The journey to full-blown austerity is marked by changes to an economy presided over by a government adrift

By Sarah Smit
Department of Justice and Constitutional Development
Cabinet Report Cards 2023
/ 22 December 2023

Department of Justice and Constitutional Development

The initial commitment, informed by the constitutional dream of the struggle, has been trundled underfoot by ministers and presidents

By Emsie Ferreira
Zuma’s cold shoulder panics ANC
Politics
/ 8 December 2023

Zuma’s cold shoulder panics ANC

The ANC secretary general says they are aware of rumours the former president is forming a new party

By Lizeka Tandwa
Ramaphosa’s economy and Mandela-era nostalgia
Opinion
/ 28 November 2023

Ramaphosa’s economy and Mandela-era nostalgia

Instead of prompting us to recapture our past, our current economic plight suggests we should break from it

By Sarah Smit
ANC cuts its state capture rogues list
Politics
/ 24 November 2023

ANC cuts its state capture rogues list

The ruling party has reduced the number of implicated members, meaning two-thirds get off scot-free

By Lizeka Tandwa
Name changes: The long road to a national identity
National
/ 4 November 2023

Name changes: The long road to a national identity

The change of street and place names rouses the country’s attention unlike anything else and that’s unlikely to change anytime soon

By Luke Feltham
Africa fails to grasp the moment
Politics
/ 3 November 2023

Africa fails to grasp the moment

A lack of cohesion and common vision means the continent has lost clout on the world stage

By Paddy Harper
Chikane: State capture implicated members must also step aside
Politics
/ 27 October 2023

Chikane: State capture implicated members must also step aside

The integrity committee chairperson has said that ruling party leaders implicated in state capture have failed to appear before the disciplinary committee

By Lizeka Tandwa
In integrity there is justice
Opinion
/ 16 October 2023

In integrity there is justice

Duma Nokwe is the ideal example of the calibre of leader the world is crying out for today

By Ronald Lamola
Aziz Pahad, an architect of the anti-apartheid movement, has died
Politics
/ 28 September 2023

Aziz Pahad, an architect of the anti-apartheid movement, has died

The former deputy international affairs minister helped develop South Africa’s foreign policy in the post apartheid era

By Paddy Harper
Buthelezi helped ‘avoid disaster’ during South Africa’s transition: Ramaphosa
Politics
/ 16 September 2023

Buthelezi helped ‘avoid disaster’ during South Africa’s transition: Ramaphosa

Ramaphosa said that the IFP leader had helped end the violence which had gripped the country ahead of the 1994 polls.

By Paddy Harper
The Fiscal Cliff | Eskom: The fiscal monster the treasury can’t vanquish
Business
/ 27 August 2023

The Fiscal Cliff | Eskom: The fiscal monster the treasury can’t vanquish

Among state-owned entities, the beleaguered power utility is far and away the biggest risk to the public purse

By Sarah Smit
Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Argentina to become permanent members of Brics
Politics
/ 24 August 2023

Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Argentina to become permanent members of Brics

Iran, which was favoured by the Russians, is said to have also received the nod from the Brazilians, but various sanctions are likely to be its stumbling block 

By Lizeka Tandwa
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