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The late Pravin Gordhan. (Oupa Nkosi)

Gordhan’s interdict against public protector remedial action successful

The high court granted the public enterprises minister the urgent interdict he sought against the remedial action recommended by the public protector

In a statement released on Sunday, Mkhwebane emphasised that “any review proceedings must be coupled with an interdict to stay the implementation of remedial action.” (Madelene Cronje)

‘Ramaphosa must take a leave of absence during court review of PP report’ — EFF

The EFF, in a statement released on Sunday evening, described Ramaphosa as ‘conflicted’ and said he should go on leave ‘until his name is cleared’

South Africa’s ambassador to the Netherlands, Bruce Koloane. (Gallo Images/Sowetan/Thapelo Morebudi)

Gupta Waterkloof landing approval was ‘pure misunderstanding’ — Koloane

Former chief of state protocol tells state capture inquiry that the landing, for which he was suspended, wasn’t part of any agenda

Former Dirco director general, Jerry Matjila. (Masi Losi/M&G)

Gupta Waterkloof landing back in the spotlight

The Zondo commission is currently focused on the infamous 2013 Waterkloof landing by Jet Airways for a Gupta family in Sun City

The resignation has been welcomed by unions which considered Adam’s appointment as irregular and illegal. Unions also saw Adam as being at the forefront of the plans to lay off workers. (Freddy Mavunda/Business Day)

Necsa chairperson bows out

Rob Adam, the chairperson of the Nuclear Energy Corporation of South Africa, handed in his resignation last week

Former Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe.
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Hlophe tribunal: Another year of uncertainty?

The tribunal against Judge John Hlophe was postponed exactly a year ago and the next step remains unclear

?Linda Twala buries people and creates safe spaces for learning, helping to make him an invaluable part of the community. (Hiram Alejandro Durán/M&G)

Linda Twala — the father of the nation of Alex

​Linda Twala was born to one of the original residents of Alexandra. He is now known as the father of Alex, a title he takes very seriously

Former Steinhoff CEO Markus Jooste. (David Harrison/M&G)

Pay back the money: Markus Jooste, Steinhoff edition

The former Steinhoff chief executive could be ordered to pay back R870-million to the global general household retailer

Makwetu also raised concerns about the challenges that auditing teams face when they conduct their work. (David Harrison/M&G)

Financial state of municipalities has worsened — AG

Although irregular expenditure has decreased slightly in municipalities, most of them were unable to achieve a clean audit

Denel is the producer of military and aerospace equipment. (AFP)

Just in time: Denel will be able to pay June salaries

The SOE had announced on Tuesday that it was not going to be able to pay full salaries for the month but a lender has come to the rescue

“At no stage has the DA distanced itself from this investigation or the contents thereof,” Maimane said in a statement on Monday. (David Harrison/M&G)

‘DA did not distance itself from Ramaphosa money laundering claims’ — Maimane

In a confusing turn of events, the DA has come out to set the record straight on money laundering allegations regarding a CR17 Bosasa donation

Legal counsel for the Economic Freedom Fighters on Tuesday told the high court in Pretoria that President Cyril Ramaphosa could not divorce his campaign to become president of the ANC from electoral law. (Oupa Nkosi/M&G)

Former CR17 campaign manager refutes money laundering claims

Bejani Chauke has hit back at allegations campaign donations were not all above board

Alex is a ticking bomb especially when it comes to illegal occupations in hazardous areas. (Oupa Nkosi/M&G)

Alex is a ‘disaster-in-waiting’ – Gauteng settlements MEC

Dikgang Uhuru Moiloa said lawlessness and disorder is a result of different stakeholders in the community not agreeing on how Alex should be developed

Unlike many of the smaller parties, the FF+ has not been losing votes over the past four elections. (David Harrison/M&G)

FF+ joins list of most searched parties on Google

The other two political parties that are most searched for are the ANC and the Economic Freedom Fighters

Newzroom Afrika will be available by streaming on smartphone, tablet or desktop. (Twitter)

Newzroom Afrika promises ‘fresh take on news coverage’

The new channel, founded by Thabile Ngwato and Thokozani Nkosi, is a 24-hours channel that will be launched by the MultiChoice Group on Thursday

Family album: Mashadi Kekana with her father Lesiba Kekana. She felt that after his death much of the responsibility of keeping the family together fell on to her shoulders.

Memories exiled to a room

We recall some details so sharply and others hide away — like those of people we loved

(Tiro Ramatlhatse/Sowetan/Gallo Images)

Coligny ‘sunflower’ killers sentenced

Pieter Doorewaard and Phillip Schutte will spend 18 and 23 years in jail for murdering a teenager who they claimed stole sunflowers from their farm

The SABC8 is a group of journalists who were suspended in 2016 for speaking out about censorship at the public broadcaster. They were suspended by then chief operating officer Hlaudi Motsoeneng. (Oupa Nkosi/M&G)

Deloitte: SABC8 did not receive any donation from Bosasa

Sanef commissioned Deloitte to conduct a forensic investigation following allegations that Bosasa paid out R100 000 to the SABC8’s funding campaign

Nceba Tshizana (Delwyn Verasamy)

Slice of life: Looking for life in Jozi

‘I just didn’t want the sun to set each day because I’d have to find somewhere new to sleep’

(Madelene Cronje)

Make it uniform: Schools agree to scrap anti-competitive behaviour

Several schools have signed an agreement with the Competition Commission to prevent the monopoly of uniform suppliers while cutting costs for parents