Mamphela Ramphele
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VCs: Set a trend for moderate pay
By accepting more modest remuneration packages, varsity vice-chancellors can send a powerful message to bosses in the corporate and parastatal sectors
Mamphela Ramphele’s critique of the state of South Africa
Mamphela Ramphele has emerged from “political wilderness”, to offer a critique of “the nightmare” that is South Africa’s current state of affairs.
Six things you need to know if you still care about Agang
Its founder has done a runner, but the cash-strapped party still wants to stay in the game – assuming it isn’t sunk for good by its factional battles.
‘Mission accomplished’: Ramphele quits politics
The Agang SA leader says she has decided to leave party politics and return to civil society "to pursue the idealism that has driven" her.
Agang’s Ramphele struggles on in the world of politics
Agang SA leader Mamphela Ramphele struggled to draw the crowds or inspire much confidence in the younger residents of Khayelitsha on Youth Day.
Ramphele opens case over Agang’s no-name account
Mamphela Ramphele has opened a case with the police to investigate who opened an account that would receive an IEC refund on behalf of the party.
Elections 2014: Party leaders cause a stir at the polls
From Jacob Zuma attracting large crowds in Nkandla to Helen Zille ditching the DA’s colours, here’s what happened when party presidents voted.
‘Stop this culture of impunity’ – Ramphele on Zuma, Tlakula
As part of a group of parties calling on Pansy Tlakula to resign, Agang SA’s leader has criticised the IEC chairperson as well as Jacob Zuma.
TIA chair seeks Hawks probe into Ramphele’s trust
A trust founded by Agang SA head Mamphela Ramphele is at the centre of an investigation into corruption at the Technology Innovation Agency.
Agang SA releases elections candidate list
Agang SA has made public its list of party candidates for upcoming polls, with leader Mamphele Ramphele listed as the party’s presidential candidate.