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Chief Justice Raymond Zondo chats with the media after receiving the lists of members of Parliament and Provincial Legislatures at the Constitutional Court on June 06, 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by OJ Koloti/Gallo Images via Getty Images)

KHAYA KOKO: Raymond Zondo, the ‘attention-seeking Barry White’

The Chief Justice preaches about the ills of corruption, yet hasn’t named media houses and journalists who benefitted from the SSA’s Project Wave

Questions: Zondo commission evidence leader advocate Paul Pretorius. (Deaan Vivier, Netwerk24/Gallo Images)

Zondo fails to name captured journalists

A covert undertaking, Operation Wave, paid out R48-million to journalists and media houses from state security funds

Spin doctor: Iqbal Survé’s African News Agency was contracted to the SSA to provide training, a spokesperson explained. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy

Khaya Koko: The theatre that is our journalism

Journalists’ voices should be the very loudest in calling for the culling of the corrupt among us

Arthur Fraser, as director general of the State Security Agency (SSA), personally signed off on payments of R20-million to the African News Agency (ANA) as part of a covert operation code-named “Project Wave” to co-opt the media during the last years of the Zuma era. (Jaco Marais/Netwerk24/Gallo)

Zondo commission: Fraser personally signed off on SSA payments to ANA

Journalists who received payments from the state security agency will be named only once the Zondo commission has notified them in writing

Public Enterprises’ Pravin Gordhan says there will also soon be changes to Eskom’s management team, as the ailing power utility undergoes restructuring

Presidency slams Gordhan arrest rumours

The Sunday Times reported on the ‘imminent arrest’ of Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan in relation to the SARS ‘rogue unit’.

Our May 6 front page of the Mail & Guardian.

DA vows to challenge Deputy Speaker’s ruling in court

Deputy Speaker Lechesa Tsenoli ruled that DA leader Mmusi Maimane’s calling President Jacob Zuma an “accused criminal” in Parliament was out of order.

President Jacob Zuma.

Cabinet calls on South Africans not to pressure NPA on spy tapes ruling

The Cabinet has asked South Africans to refrain from pressuring the NPA while it evaluated whether to proceed with corruption charges against Zuma.

Judge Mabel Jansen caused outrage on social media after her Facebook remarks saying that rape was part of black people’s culture went viral this week.

Justice Minister Masutha approves special leave for Judge Jansen

Judge Mabel Jansen caused outrage on social media after her Facebook remarks saying that rape was part of black people’s culture went viral this week.

Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan.

Denel sticks to its guns in dispute with Gordhan

Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan has described the company as “arrogant and belligerent” regarding its joint venture with VR Laser Asia.

Glynnis Breytenbach (David Harrison/M&G)

DA refers alleged racist remarks by Judge Mabel Jansen to JSC

The Democratic Alliance wants the Judicial Services Commission to determine whether an investigation into Jansen’s comments on Facebook is in order.

The EFF objected to the bill and the DA supported its adoption

DA wants human rights commission to probe EFF MP’s use of k-word in Parliament

During a heated exchange in Parliament on Tuesday, EFF MP Nazier Paulsen referred to DA MP Yusuf Cassim as a “Zionist sell-out kaffir”.

The banks did not disclose their reasons for cutting ties with the Guptas in 2016, citing the confidential client-bank relationship. (Gallo)

Denel ‘sets the record straight’ following media reports

Over the past months, Denel has been “under tremendous media attack and scrutiny”, the board said in a statement released on Saturday.

Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan.

Treasury warns Denel of disciplinary action over Gupta deal

Recent reports have suggested that arms manufacturer Denel have not followed the correct legal procedures in their dealings with the Gupta family.

ANC National Spokesperson Zizi Kodwa talks about  the purpose and progress of the national policy conference.

ANC discourages members from ‘speaking out’ ahead of manifesto launch

The ANC discouraged members from speaking out against Zuma and the party on Wednesday, and said it was harming the party.

President Jacob Zuma appears at a SACP event.

Zuma must stay – ANC leagues in Gauteng

The ANC Women’s League, Youth League and Mkonto we Sizwe Military Veterans in Gauteng said on Wednesday that they stand by Zuma.

Business confidence makes a suprise jump in March

Business confidence makes a suprise jump in March

The Business Confidence Index in March surged forward almost 13 points.

Defence and Military Veterans Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula called for Sandu’s Pikkie Greef to be criminally charged over the union’s controversial statement.

SANDF slams union for calling for Zuma to step down

The SA National Defence Force also warned against using its members to advance or pursue political ambition, saying it would not be tolerated.

Food is served at Nando’s

Takeaways and technology keep South Africans happy

According to a report analysing customer satisfaction, fast food chains and a technology company rank in the top five brands for 2015.

(Theana Calitz

SA’s most wanted bank robber arrested

Lucky Vusi Dube is linked to bank robberies, in large part, across Johannesburg in 2014.

A file photograph of President Jacob Zuma with SAA chairperson Dudu Myeni.

SAA boss chided over ‘glib’ answers in Parliament

SAA chairperson Dudu Myeni faced hostile questions from MPs on Wednesday as woes at the national carrier show no sign of abating.