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The President’s Keepers: State capture, white vindication
What stood out at the Johannesburg launch of Jacques Pauw’s ‘The President’s Keepers’ was how incredibly white the audience at the book launch was.
Senzo Mchunu still has his job … for now
New ANC KZN chairperson Sihle Zikalala has said that he will not recall his political rival as premier, but the decision may not be his to make.
‘Kingmaker’ Zikalala calls for ANC unity
Zuma-backed Sihle Zikalala has called for unity in the ANC in KwaZulu-Natal after being elected to the "kingmaker" post of provincial party chair.
DA to deal with Kohler Barnard after PW Botha post
Mmusi Maimane insists Dianne Kohler Barnard will be dealt with by a disciplinary hearing after she shared a Facebook post praising PW Botha.
Hitachi and Chancellor House: How the events unfolded
From suspicion to charges, a timeline of Hitachi’s relationship with the ANC-funding front, Chancellor House.
Zuma: Blood of refugee crisis is on Nato’s hands
President Jacob Zuma has placed the blame for the African refugee crisis firmly on the intervention policies of Nato and the European Union.
ICC demands SA explain al-Bashir exit
The ICC wants an explanation, by no later than October 5, as to why the government did not arrest al-Bashir when he visited the country.
Ramaphosa: Choose a leader that will measure up to Madiba
Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa has implored the ANC Youth League to think long and hard about the type of people that should lead the league.
Phiyega can’t count on pals in high places
Police chief Riah Phiyega finds herself with fewer friends as SAPS top brass are forced to hang her out to dry.
ANC squirms over voter discontent
The ruling party has admitted it failed to follow its own advice – but now there’s a real sense of urgency as people’s patience wears thin.
Prasa CEO Montana run out of town on a rail
Passenger Rail Agency of SA CEO Lucky Montana has been dismissed — apparently for his statements attacking the board.
Delegates show strength in numbers at Cosatu congress
In an ultimate test of numbers, those loyal to Vavi and Numsa have been defeated in round one of the Cosatu congress.
Time will judge prosecutions boss
The new head of the NPA, Shaun Abrahams, will have to prove that he is his ‘own man’ and not to be messed with.
‘Rude’ MPs rile Thuli Madonsela
The public protector wants the same respect from Parliament that is afforded Cabinet ministers.
ANC factionalism tears at eThekwini in fight for top seat
"Post-1994 some people are joining [the ANC] because of material [things], love for positions and basking in glory," worries KZN premier Senzo Mchunu.