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Although many might be eager to see Eskom go away, there are valid reasons for questioning how effective government reforms to the energy sector will actually be. Photo: Waldo Swiegers/Getty Images
CLIMATE CHANGE

Communities vital to Mpumalanga’s energy transition — premier

Mtsweni-Tsipane stresses the importance of getting communities’ buy-in and says that no one must be left behind

  • Sheree Bega
8 min read
The past weekend’s ANC conferences proved a major boost for Ramaphosa presidency of the party
CHRIS HANI REGION

Mandla Ndlovu has no ambitions to ascend to Mpumalanga premier’s office just yet

The past weekend’s ANC conferences proved a major boost for Ramaphosa presidency of the party

  • Lizeka Tandwa
5 min read
Murder-accused ANC leader Mandla Msibi. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)
AGRICULTURE

Murder-accused MEC Mandla Msibi asked to step aside

During a media briefing on Tuesday, Mpumalanga Premier Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane told journalists that she had fired MEC Mandla Msibi with immediate effect

  • Lizeka Tandwa
3 min read
AFRICAN NATIONAL CONGRESS

Mpumalanga premier removes Mabuza loyalists from her cabinet

Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane’s bold reshuffle is sure to ruffle feathers when the party heads to its elective conference this year

  • Lizeka Tandwa
4 min read
CLEMENT MANYATHELA

Manyathela’s interview technique leaves much to be desired

Bias and unfairness work against media freedom do not qualify to be called ethical or objective journalism

  • Bheki Nyathikazi
5 min read
Murder-accused ANC leader Mandla Msibi. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)
DAANTJIE

Farmers and politician at odds over proposed R7.8-bn city

A Mpumalanga MEC and his close business associate have pushed for the development of a new city, but a local farmers’ association is fighting back

  • Sarah Smit
8 min read