Crib Notes
latest news & developments
Crib notes: This is why Eskom’s got beef with treasury
The power utility’s contract with the Gupta-owned Tegeta company is at the centre of a spat that has heightened factionalism in the ANC.
Crib notes: Mamphela Ramphele
Read our guide to Agang SA leader Dr Mamphela Ramphele and her wealth – or is it super-wealth?
Crib notes: Who is Cezanne Visser?
Read our quick guide to understand the sexual offence case that rocked the country and why people are outraged over Cezanne Visser’s early release.
Crib notes: The arms deal commission
Here’s a guide for the attention deficient news consumer on which parts of the arms deal commission would be worth following.
Arms deal: A citizen’s guide to coughing up for con men
The commission of inquiry under Judge Willie Seriti is expected finally to get down to business on Monday. Will it succeed in uncovering corruption?
The beginners’ guide to the Guptas
Industrialists. Newspaper owners. And friends with the president and his family. Read our dummy’s guide to the famous family.
Cosatu cheat sheet: All you need to know
Tuned out of the endless coverage of Cosatu’s conference this week? No matter, here’s everything you need to know in five snarky points.
A dummy’s guide: Making sense of COP17
COP17 has come and gone, leaving many South Africans still scratching their heads about what it all meant. You have questions, we have answers.
FAQ: Chief Justice Sandile Ncgobo
Confused by the judicial crisis gripping South Africa? Not quite sure why Chief Justice Sandile Ngcobo is stepping down? We have the answers.
The Guptas: A dummy’s guide
Industrialists. Newspaper owners. And friends with the president and his family. Read our dummy’s guide to the famous family.