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Tolashe faces second wave of criminal complaints as DA enters SUV probe

The move comes amid mounting political pressure and follows ActionSA’s earlier criminal complaint, which it says the Hawks are investigating

There has been nothing remarkable about the government of national unity’s first year in office, but the steadying of the ship has been invaluable. Photo: GCIS

DA not ‘walking away’ after talks with ANC to rescue coalition

The parties remain divided over an increase in VAT, which the DA says South Africans cannot afford

The government of national unity. Photo: @Presidency/ZA/X

ANC, DA confirm meeting to try and save coalition, but offer little detail

The stand-off between the two parties dates back to 19 February when DA leader John Steenhuisen made clear the party would not support a national budget that proposed a two…

President Cyril Ramaphosa

Ramaphosa to announce cabinet at 9pm on Sunday

The president has made plain his impatience to lock down a deal and name his new executive

Good Leader Patricia De Lille said she stands by her comments that her party will cooperate with government when it is performing well, and not just oppose government for the sake of it. (David Harrison/M&G)

GOOD welcomes Minister De Lille

Former Cape Town mayor Patricia De Lille was announced as President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Public Works Minister in Pretoria on Wednesday.

Mthuli Ncube is an Oxford University professor and former vice president of the African Development Bank. (Matthew Jordaan/World Economic Forum)

Zimbabwe president names new finance minister to revive economy

Ncube has the tough task of reviving an economy wrecked under Robert Mugabe, who was ousted last year

“In the matter of composition of the cabinet

There’s no rush to reshuffle, Ramaphosa tells Parly

​President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on opposition party members of parliament to be patient regarding calls for a cabinet reshuffle

Legacy: Renamo leader Afonso Dhlakama built a rebel movement

Zuma to party with his Cabinet one last time

The gathering is being described in Parliament’s corridors as Ramaphosa’s attempt to show Zuma that there are no hard feelings

Ramaphosa said the direct discussions with Zuma would lay the basis for a speedy resolution

Zuma puts on brave face at Cape Town cabinet meeting

Zuma continued with “business as usual” on Wednesday, meeting ministers for cabinet committee meetings for most of the day

Will her head roll? Communications Minister Faith Muthambi was lambasted by the Supreme Court of Appeal for failing to consult stakeholders such as e.tv on her digital migration policy changes.

[Archives] State capture: The eight big cheeses who must be grilled

Compelling evidence of corruption by ministers and parastatal higher-ups can no longer be ignored

President Jacob Zuma announcing his new Cabinet.

Editorial: Deliver the jobs SA needs

Jacob Zuma is a competent job creator – he conjured up six new ministerial positions in a single press conference. But SA needs private-sector jobs.

Unless Zuma focuses on repairing the civil service

Civil servants matter more than ministers

South Africa needs an excellent delivery-driven public service that is free of political patronage.

Minister of Finance Nhlanhla Nene must take up where Pravin Gordhan left off.

Question marks over the JZ shuffle

President Jacob Zuma’s appointments have drawn both howls of protest and cautious optimism amid a decline in GDP.

Seven of the best #TwitterCabinet tweets

Following the announcement of Jacob Zuma’s latest Cabinet, social media followers took to Twitter to share their own lists of presidency helpers.

President Jacob Zuma has chosen his new executive, complete with promotions, demotions and sackings. Delwyn Verasamy, M&G

Executive decision: Zuma’s new cabinet

President Jacob Zuma has chosen his new executive, complete with promotions, demotions and sackings.

President Jacob Zuma.

Zuma announces new executive

President Jacob Zuma announced his new executive, with a few surprises.

Cabinet on Zim election: Successful? Yes. Free and fair? Meh

Journalists have been left puzzled as Zuma’s Cabinet lauded Zimbabwe for a "successful, harmonised election" – without calling it free and fair.

We chat to newly appointed Human Settlements Minister Connie September about her life in politics and her task ahead.

Meet the woman replacing Tokyo Sexwale

We chat to newly appointed Human Settlements Minister Connie September about her life in politics and her task ahead.

Floyd Shivambu finds it insulting that ministers such as Trevor Manuel trust ANC members to vote them into office.

National plan is almost good to go

The message from the national development plan, officially launched on Wednesday, is a simple one for such a complex, expansive document.

The plan’s proposal for a postponement of the Mthombo refinery is unlikely to be popular.

Vision 2030 faces Cabinet uphill

Researchers say ministerial disregard for policies does not bode well for the plan. Lynley Donnelly reports.