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Auditor general Tsakani Maluleke
AUDITOR GENERAL

Auditor general: Only 34 of 257 municipalities achieved clean audits in 2022-23

Tsakani Maluleke’s latest report shows the pace of improvement in the financial management of municipalities has been slow, hurting service delivery

  • Mandisa Makgakga
3 min read
Matimba coal-powered station in Lephalale. (Paul Botes/AFP)
COAL FIRED POWER STATIONS

Eskom at risk of stage 13 load-shedding if it doesn’t shape up, says new report

‘Prudent operation and maintenance practices’ could prevent up to six stages of load-shedding, according to the report from the VGBE

  • Mandisa Makgakga
4 min read
Turnaround strategy: Koena Ramotlou was elected as Samwu’s general secretary in April and is working on a process of ‘rebuilding, renewal and unity’ at the union. (Paul Botes/ M&G)
COSATU

Samwu extends an olive branch

The municipal workers union has reached out to splinter unions, but they do not seem to be biting

  • Sarah Smit
6 min read
ABSA BANK

Ten financial truths you should know

On International Consumer Rights Day, Tshiwela Mhlantla, managing executive of Absa Personal Loans, shares some vital financial management tips.

  • Fiona Zerbst
3 min read
It’s back to hospital for Selebi
ADRIAAN BASSON AUTHOR

Selebi’s financial affairs under scrutiny in court

A document compiled by Jackie Selebi’s wife has become the focal point of the former police chief’s cross-examination in the South Gauteng High Court.

  • Adriaan Basson
2 min read