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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?

Cezanne Visser

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.

With Thulani Serero injured

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?

Public servants say state inertia is a sign that it doesn’t have the money for their pay raise.

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 general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi and Cosatu president Sdumo Dlamini.

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

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

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.